National Psychology Training Consortium

Introductory --- Designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. The learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. Although it can be used as a foundation for more advanced learning, a program may simply focus on breadth, enrichment or general knowledge.

Course Description and Target Audience

The CBT Model for the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Treatment Interfering Behaviors, and Treatment Refusal covers how to address 2 common anxiety disorders and treatment, across a range of treatment engagement levels. The presentation begins with an overview of the anxiety and related disorder and the CBT model for conceptualizing anxiety. Panic Disorder treatment is described and resources are provided to support psychoeducation. Social Anxiety Disorder treatment is also described, highlighting the patient's learning through exposure practice. The second half of the presentation discusses one approach to reducing Treatment-Interfering Behaviors with patients and helping families improve their well-being when the identified patient is refusing treatment. Target audience: Mental health professionals who work with clients with anxiety disorders with a range of treatment-engagement behaviors, as well as their families.

CBTs for panic and social anxiety disorder are well-researched. Treatment Readiness Therapy and Family Well-Being Approach to treating treatment-interfering behaviors and families of treatment refusers are supported by 2 small pilot studies. These approaches may best be described as research informed, as each of the individual strategies (i.e., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, and family therapy approaches) have a solid research foundation. There is limited research support for the Treatment Readiness Therapy and Family Well-Being Approach to treating treatment interfering behaviors and families of treatment refusers. (The component parts may have been investigated, but not the package of treatments, beyond small pilot studies.) There are no known risks associated with this training.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to list 2 evidence-based treatments for Panic Disorder.
• Participants will be able to describe the 6 steps to treating social anxiety disorder.
• Participants will be able to describe the Treatment Readiness Therapy approach to managing Treatment-Interfering Behaviors.
• Participants will be able to describe 5 steps to the Family Well-Being Approach.
• Participants will be able to describe the CBT model of anxiety and treatment.

Presenter Information

Melanie VanDyke conducts training and consultation with mental health professionals. She earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Nebraska, where she helped establish the Anxiety Disorders Clinic with Debra Hope. Dr. VanDyke completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship in Intensive Treatment for Individuals with OCD and Related Disorders at the Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute, mentored by Alec Pollard. She has extensive experience in evidence-based treatments for anxiety and related disorders. Dr. VanDyke was recognized as the Missouri Psychologist of the Year and was elected to serve on the American Psychological Association’s Council of Representatives. She also contributes to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s (ADAA) Public Education Committee where she works to make evidence-based treatment information accessible to therapists, patients, and families. Dr. VanDyke and her colleagues published research on Recovery Avoidance: improving treatment outcomes for individuals with treatment refractory symptoms and addressing family well-being when an individual refuses treatment. These projects culminated in the publication of the self-help book: When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment: How to Promote Recovery and Reclaim your Family’s Well-Being. Dr. VanDyke and her colleagues train and consult with clinicians to help these families with the Family Well-Being Approach.

Video Homestudy Format

CE’s for this homestudy training will be earned through completing the following tasks:

• Watch the presentation video and review all provided documents in their entirety.
• Pass the post-test questionnaire with at least 80% correct.

A program evaluation form will be provided to all who registered following the training. Please be sure to complete this form since your feedback helps direct future CE programming from our organization.

Registration Cost

This cost includes video links, materials, and tests required to obtain CE’s. Your CE certificate will be made available to you upon successful completion of the training (80% or higher on exam).

National Psychology Training Consortium (NPTC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NPTC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.