March 14, 2025

MOCT - CBT for Psychosis Advanced Workshop (2024)

Overview:

Tailored to clinicians seeking to deepen their skills, this virtual 8-hour workshop will introduce participants to using CBT to treat individuals with psychosis. Content will include an overview of how to use case conceptualizations to formulate treatment plans for clients with complex comorbidities, using evidence-based measures for initial assessment and monitoring of treatment progress, adapting CBT for the treatment of psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, paranoia and referential ideation, using CBT and related techniques to cope with mental illness stigma and an overview of recent advances in treatment, such as the interventionist-causal approach to treating paranoia.

Learning Objectives:

1. To learn the basics of how to apply CBT to treat the symptoms of psychosis.

2. To understand the importance of case conceptualization in treating clients with complex comorbidities.

3. To learn about evidence-based measures used in CBTp.

4. To understand the role that mental illness stigma plays in the lives of people with psychosis and to learn about therapeutic techniques to mitigate its effects.

5. To learn about the interventionist-causal approach to treating psychotic symptoms.

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

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Harm Reduction (Substance Use)

Insomnia

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Psychosis

Serious Medical Illness

Supporting the Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) Community

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)

For quick answers to common queries, please review our FAQ Section!

Location

Online event

Registration period

September 14, 2024 - 12:00 AM until March 9, 2025 - 11:59 PM

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact CBTinfo@mcmaster.ca .

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