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Workshop Description

When Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy was first published in 1980, most people had never heard of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Now CBT has become the most widely practiced and intensively researched form of therapy in the United States. Although the initial techniques developed in the mid-1970s have been extraordinarily helpful to individuals suffering from depression and low self-esteem, numerous innovations since that time have revolutionized the treatment. The skillful use of these new approaches often results in rapid recovery. In fact, many patients who used to require months of intensive therapy can now be helped in just a handful of sessions, and will sometimes respond in a single session. In this exciting new workshop, Dr. Burns will illustrate treatment innovations that focus on five vitally important areas: assessment, empathy, motivation, technique, and the structure of the treatment itself. He will illustrate how to treat patients with unipolar and bipolar mood disorders and will bring these new methods to life with live demonstrations with audience volunteers.

Most of us occasionally succumb to the same feelings of insecurity, self -criticism and self-doubt that plague our patients, particularly when we're working with challenging, oppositional, or suicidal clients. It's easy to feel anxious, ashamed, inadequate, angry, frustrated, and overwhelmed when treating these individuals. Of course, we all experience conflicts and disappointments from time to time in our relationships with colleagues, family members, and friends as well. Dr. Burns will emphasize the importance of healing yourself if you want to offer truly effective treatment for your patients. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and learn from one of America's most popular workshop leaders.

Workshop Objectives

After attending this workshop, you will be better able to:

• Describe, diagnose, and measure conditions of depression and low self-esteem

• Demonstrate therapeutic empathy and using empathy to deal with resistance

• Discuss high-speed treatment techniques and give specific examples   

• Observe and evaluate live demonstrations of specific clinical interventions

• Demonstrate ways to deal with the differing needs of individuals and special populations

• Describe the importance of spirituality and acceptance in the recovery process

• Demonstrate specific relapse prevention techniques

CE/CME Credit Information

The Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior (IAHB) has been approved to offer 13 hours of continuing education and continuing medical education (except where otherwise noted) by the following:

ALCOHOLISM & DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS: Approved by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Approved Provider Program (NAADAC Approved Education Provider #187) for 13 CEHs.  Provider approved by CAADAC, Provider #4S-86-074-0111 an ICRC member which has reciprocity with most ICRC member states, for 13 CEHs.

CEAPS: This course has been approved by the Employee Assistance Certification Commission (EAPA/EACC) in Domain III for 13 PDHs. EACC Approval #SIAHB0709-N36.

COUNSELORS and MFTs:  IAHB is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™) and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. (NBCC Provider #5216). IAHB is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (Provider #168-000119).  This course meets the qualifications for MFTs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider # PCE 36). IAHB has been approved by the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists to provide CE offerings for MFTs. Provider Number 154. The New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners recognize the NBCC for course approval. The Oregon State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists recognizes the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences approved providers for CE approval. This course has been submitted to the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. Approval Pending.

Nurses: IAHB is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Utah Nurses Association, an accredited Approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  (UNA=13.5 CEHs. Provider Code P09-03). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, (BRN Provider CEP#2672) for 13 CEHs.

PHYSICIANS:  The Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior (IAHB) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  IAHB designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PSYCHOLOGISTS:  IAHB is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  IAHB maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

SOCIAL WORKERS: Co-Sponsor with R. Cassidy Seminars, ACE Provider #1082 approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program. Approval Period: April 15, 2009-April 15, 2012. R. Cassidy Seminars maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers will receive 13 continuing education clinical social work clock hours for participating in this course. IAHB is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (Provider #159-000223) and the State of Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category I continuing education programs. This course meets the qualifications for LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #PCE-36). As an approved continuing education provider for the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, IAHB offers continuing education for Texas licensed social workers in compliance with the rules of the board. License No. 3876; MC 1982, PO Box 149347, Austin, TX 78714, 512.719.3521.

Note: Many state boards accept offerings accredited by national or other state organizations. If your state is not listed, please check with your professional licensing board to determine whether the accreditations listed are accepted.