Classroom Course » Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Childhood Anxiety Disorders

Dates & Times:
March 11, Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Hosted By:
DBH Training Institute

Registration is Closed

Description:
The workshop will provide participants with a clear understanding of the cognitive-behavioral treatment of childhood anxiety disorders. The three parts of anxiety will be discussed in detail:physiological (body), cognitive (thoughts), and behavioral, and the treatment of each component will be discussed in detail. Participants will learn specific techniques, including relaxation strategies, positive self-talk, conquer worry techniques and worry tapes, uncertainty training, challenging cognitive distortions, metacognitive therapy, and how to address the typical avoidance behavior seen in children with anxiety.
Objective:
1.       Describe the application of the cognitive-behavioral therapy model to the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents.
2.       Explain the three parts of anxiety according to the cognitive-behavioral approach, and how to address each.
3.       Utilize five cognitive-behavioral techniques or strategies when treating children and adolescents with anxiety and OCD.
4.       Apply knowledge of family and school systems in the treatment of childhood anxiety disorders and OCD.
5.       Design hierarchy of anxiety-provoking situations to systematically desensitize anxious children to their feared and/or avoided situations.
Intended Audience:
Youth Service Staff
Session Notes:
This event begins promptly at 8:30am. Please arrive prior to start time.
Venue:
DBH 64 New York Avenue
Training Room (285E)
64 New York Avenue, NE
2nd Floor - East
Washington, District of Columbia 20002
(202) 671-0343
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Driving Directions:
64 New York Avenue is located at the intersection of Florida, New York and First Streets, NE. Metro: Take the red line to the Noma/Gallaudet University (previously called New York Avenue) metro stop. Walk west on N Street and turn right at 1st Street NE. Cross over New York Avenue. You will see a large clock tower with the number 64. Enter through the gate and walk toward the first entrance of the building.
Parking:
There are three parking lots for attendees that charge between $9-12, regardless of duration. The two outside lots only accept cash payment. There is also street parking in the blocks adjacent to 64 NY Avenue, but be mindful of posted restrictions.
Certificates:
APA CE Certificate details
DBH Training Institute Certificate details
NAADAC CEH Certificate details
Social Work/Counseling CEU Certificate details
Presenters:
 Bonnie Zucker, PsyD 
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