Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave behavioral psychotherapy that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, psychosis and chronic pain.

This seminar will provide participants with a basic, yet practical understanding of cognitive and behavioral principles and models that inform CBT treatment. CBT case conceptualizations will be highlighted, along with CBT key features including session structure and agenda setting, guided discovery, cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments, and exposure treatment. Work with clients who have anxiety and depressive disorders will be used to promote integration of CBT treatment tools and strategies.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave behavioral psychotherapy that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, psychosis and chronic pain.

This seminar will provide participants with a basic, yet practical understanding of cognitive and behavioral principles and models that inform CBT treatment. CBT case conceptualizations will be highlighted, along with CBT key features including session structure and agenda setting, guided discovery, cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments, and exposure treatment. Work with clients who have anxiety and depressive disorders will be used to promote integration of CBT treatment tools and strategies.

January 1, 2020 brings changes to mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect in Illinois, including a requirement for triennial training for all mandated reporters. This session will provide an explanation of all new changes to the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act including updated training requirements, clarification of language in the original bill and community education requirements. We will examine mandated reporting fundamentals from an individual and systems perspective as a tool of the child welfare system.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave behavioral psychotherapy that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, psychosis and chronic pain.

This seminar will provide participants with a basic, yet practical understanding of cognitive and behavioral principles and models that inform CBT treatment. CBT case conceptualizations will be highlighted, along with CBT key features including session structure and agenda setting, guided discovery, cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments, and exposure treatment. Work with clients who have anxiety and depressive disorders will be used to promote integration of CBT treatment tools and strategies.

The suicide rate in Illinois, the US and the world continues to grow. The explosion of social media and limits of treatment resources have impacted many aspects of suicidal risk. There is increasing pressure on clinicians to be able to recognize risk and calmly and effectively respond. This training will provide an overview of suicide assessment and the changing cultural landscape in which clients and clinicians function, and an exploration of the science and art of treating clients with suicidal ideation and plans.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave behavioral psychotherapy that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, psychosis and chronic pain.

This seminar will provide participants with a basic, yet practical understanding of cognitive and behavioral principles and models that inform CBT treatment. CBT case conceptualizations will be highlighted, along with CBT key features including session structure and agenda setting, guided discovery, cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments, and exposure treatment. Work with clients who have anxiety and depressive disorders will be used to promote integration of CBT treatment tools and strategies.