Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Schizophrenia

A Recovery-Oriented Model [Specialty Workshop]

Under the direction of Judith S. Beck, Ph.D., this experiential workshop will cover the theory, empirical-basis, strategies, and interventions of cognitive behavior therapy for patients with schizophrenia (both those who are higher functioning and those who are lower functioning). Topics covered will also include how to engage patients, how to develop a conceptualization based upon the cognitive model; how to plan treatment based upon goal setting, goal attainment, and tracking goal progress; how to address positive, negative, and disorganized symptoms; how to get patients behaviorally activated (including constructive and pleasurable activities and increased socializing with others), and how to work with patients who have cognitive impairments, low insight, and/or low motivation for treatment. The workshop will be a mix of information, video clips, and interactive exercises. A special feature is a question and answer and roleplay session with Dr. Aaron Beck.  [This training is geared towards certification in CBT and includes 18 CE/CME credits]  Click here to see recent video from Beck Institute workshops.

Please note this workshop will be held immediately prior to the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting scheduled for May 5-9, 2012 in Philadelphia.

Applicant Prerequisite:

Doctorate or master's degree in a mental health, medical or related field

Workshop Duration:

3 Days.  Wed, Thu: 9 - 4. Fri: 9 - 4:30.

Workshop Location:

Beck Institute | Directions

Faculty:

Beck Institute Faculty

Tuition:

$1200

CE/CME:

18 credits

Workshop Curriculum:

Day 1: Cognitive Therapy for Schizophrenia

•  Introduction and overview of CT

•  Cognitive model of negative symptoms (low motivation, asociality, flat affect, alogia)

•  Cognitive model of positive symptoms (Hallucinations, Paranoid Delusions, Persecutory Delusions, Control Delusions, Grandiose Delusions, Thought Disorder)

•  Conceptualizing individual clients with schizophrenia

•  Adjusting therapy for neurocognitive deficits

•  Talking with clients about Delusions and Hallucinations

•  Adjusting therapy for low clinical insight

•  Experiential exercises, case presentations

 

Day 2: CT for Schizophrenia: Engagement and Behavioral Activation Phases

•  Engagement of clients with schizophrenia

•  Goal setting, achievement, and progress monitoring

•  Activity monitoring and scheduling

•  Graded task assignment

•  Coping strategies

•  Incorporating cognitive remediation and social skills training

•  Behavioral experiments

 

Day 3: CT for Schizophrenia: Cognitive Change, Maintenance, and Treatment Course

•  Strategy and techniques for changing key beliefs in schizophrenia

•  Maintenance phase: consolidation of skills learning and relapse prevention

•  Structure of the session

•  Adapting to shorter sessions

•  Course of treatment

•  Action plans

•  Starting CT for schizophrenia

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Upcoming Dates

Space is limited. Your payment, due upon acceptance, guarantees your space.

  • Sep 16–Sep 18 2013 Apply