ID: 5481WEBAn estimated 40 million adults in the U.S. reportedly suffer from one of the anxiety disorders in a given year. The causes may be quite variable, ranging from reactions to life events to personality factors to neurobiology. Although normal anxiety is an adaptive emotional reaction, excessive anxiety if left untreated can create havoc with daily life. The anxiety disorders that bring clients to our offices often contribute to considerable life dysfunction, yet they are highly treatable. The primary focus of this webinar is to identify clinical manifestations of each disorder, and to thoroughly review the most effective treatment strategies for each.Fee: $60.00 Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical
Webinar ObjectivesAt the conclusion of the webinar, participants will be able to:
Identify cognitive and behavioral manifestations of each disorder
Explore considerations for treatment, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, group therapy, and medications
Recognize considerations for differential diagnosis
Identify support resources Webinar Outline1:00 pm Welcome/Introduction
1:05 pm Presentation Part I
Review of prevalence factors
Discussion of possible causes
Comorbid conditions
Definition of the anxiety disorders: Panic disorder, GAD, phobias (specific and social)
Anxiety Disorders and COVID
Stress questionnaire
Case examples
Video Segments
2:30 pm Presentation Part II
Begin discussion of treatment
Medications
Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Case examples
Video Segments
Cognitive-Behavioral treatment of panic disorder, PTSD, GAD, and phobias (specific and social)
In-class exercises
Interoceptive strategies with in-class demonstrations
3:45 pm Conclusion/Q&A
Target AudienceSocial Workers and Allied Health ProfessionalsContent LevelBeginner - AdvancedWebinar Completion RequirementsTo earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
System Requirements
Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.
About the InstructorScott Granet, LCSW specializes in the treatment of OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, and anxiety disorders and has presented at numerous conferences worldwide.
He has taught continuing education classes at universities and other institutions throughout the U.S., including the Rutgers University School of Social Work, the UC Berkeley Extension, the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration and the NYU Silver School of Social Work.
In 2008, he opened the OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California in Redwood City. Mr. Granet is the author of The Complete OCD Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Free Yourself from Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors and Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Mine and Yours: A Personal and Clinical Perspective.
