Join Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center on May 2nd from 9am – 12pm CDT online for a continuing education presentation on how to address health anxiety in session. This presentation will explore the application of Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to multiple presentations of this common clinical concern. It is intended for therapists with a intermediate level of knowledge of/experience with treating anxiety disorders with CBT-based treatments. Certificates of completion for 3.0 CE credits emailed within 3 business days to all participants who attended the entirety of the presentation. Registration will close one hour prior to the event. Please register by purchasing a ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sick-of-worrying-treating-health-anxiety-with-erp-act-tickets-1319375560819?aff=oddtdtcreator
For questions or concerns, you can contact Dr. Judy Mier Pichette at judy@ocdnashville.com
Schedule
9:00-9:45: What is Health Anxiety? Diagnostic Classifications, Common Presentations, prevalence
9:45-10:00: Assessment of Health Anxiety
10:00-10:30: Treatment of Health Anxiety: Exposure and Response Prevention
10:30-10:40 Break
10:40-11:15: Treatment of Health Anxiety: ERP continued, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attention training
11:15-12:00: Incorporating contextual factors, special considerations, and limitations to treatment
Presenter bios
Ben Craft, MS, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Head of Education & Training at the Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center. He has worked in the mental health field for about 15 years with diverse populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness and persistent mental illness, rural clients, families, adolescents, and college students. Ben has also served as a university psychology instructor and counselor at his alma mater in Sewanee, TN. At the NOATC, Ben works with adolescents and adults affected by OCD, anxiety, and related disorders.
Dr. Judy Mier Pichette is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Operations at NOATC. She has specialized in anxiety disorders and OCD for close to 10 years and has successfully treated many cases of health anxiety. She works with individuals of all ages and has worked in diverse settings including in primary care, refugee mental health, and community mental health. In addition to her work at NOATC, she also serves on the nominating committee for the International OCD Foundation’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Action Council.
Cancellation/refund policy
A participant may withdraw their registration with a full refund, provided they give 48-hour notice prior to the program start date. If a participant cancels within 48 hours of the start time, they may receive up to a 50% refund determined at the discretion of the continuing education administrative team. No shows for registered participants will not be refunded.
In the event of a program cancellation or postponement by the NOATC, registered participants will be given the option of a full refund or a waived fee for the rescheduled program.
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