MOCT - CBT for Chronic Pain Advanced Workshop (2025)

Overview:

Tailored to clinicians seeking to deepen their skills, this virtual 8-hour workshop will teach participants core CBT skills for working with clients with chronic pain. These skills include case formulation, psychoeducation about the role of psychological factors in pain, behavioural strategies (e.g., time-based pacing, goal setting, relaxation strategies, problem solving), pain-related fear and exposure to feared movements and situations, cognitive strategies (e.g., identifying and countering negative automatic thoughts, intermediate beliefs, and core beliefs), and managing pain flares and relapse prevention.

Learning Objectives:

1. To learn and apply the CBT model to chronic pain.

2. To learn how to describe the role of psychological factors in chronic pain management.

3. To learn how to apply behavioural strategies, including time-based pacing and exposure to feared movements and situations.

4. To learn how to apply cognitive strategies, including addressing pain catastrophizing

Hone Your Expertise: Advanced CBT Workshop Series

Explore our diverse selection of advanced workshop topics below, and choose one that best suits your learning needs!

Upcoming Workshops:

Chronic Pain

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) 1 full-day format (June 2025)

Insomnia

Past workshops:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) (registration closed)

Depression (registration closed)

 Enhancing Parent Engagement in CBT for Childhood Anxiety (new dates to be announced)

Harm Reduction (Substance Use) (registration closed)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (registration closed)

 Psychosis (registration closed)

 Serious Medical Illness (new dates to be announced)

 Supporting the Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) Community (new dates to be announced)

Key Highlights

Advanced Tracks: Virtual 8-hour workshops, offering flexible exploration of specific problems, treatment approaches, or working with diverse populations

Expert Faculty: Learn from seasoned experts who will provide practical insights and applicable advice to tackle real-world challenges in CBT.

Interactive Learning: Immerse yourself in interactive elements, including role-playing scenarios and in-class practice, to reinforce your understanding and boost your confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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