Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Psychosis
Course Description:
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental illness affecting roughly 26 million people, equating to 1% of the global population. Psychosis is experienced within schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders in addition to several other disorders, often framed as being 'psychotic features.' Since the majority of mental health services in the US are delivered by social workers, it is important for clinicians to be prepared for work with clients including the need for interventions tailored to the experience of psychosis. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for psychosis is a cognitive and behavioral approach tailored for individuals experiencing psychosis and is an effective and valuable evidence-based intervention to use in practice. This webinar will discuss an overview of psychosis and its prevalence, a brief overview of CBT theory and basics, a central focus on intervention using CBT for psychosis, and the use of 2 clinical cases
Course Type: Online-Self Paced
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Sponsor Name: University of Michigan School of Social Work
Course Registration Link: http://www.ssw.umich.edu/r/CE-catalog
CE Value (credits): 2
CE Type: Standard
Contact Information:
Alia Wesala
724-763-5723
mailto:ssw.conted@umich.edu