Evidence-Based Treatment of Anxiety & Related Disorders

Presented by Martin M. Antony, Ph.D., ABPP

Monday, April 24, 2017 – Tuesday, April 25, 2017  |  Calgary, ab

Date & Location

This workshop provides training in evidence-based strategies for treating a range of anxiety and related disorders in adults and children. Dr. Antony will emphasize the importance of case formulation and core treatment principles that cut across anxiety based problems, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, health anxiety, and related problems.

You will learn about the diagnostic features of anxiety and related disorders (based on the most recent DSM-5 criteria), effective cognitive behavioural methods (e.g., cognitive strategies, exposure-based techniques, relaxation-based treatments), and emerging psychological treatments (e.g., mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies). Medication treatments will also be reviewed, with an emphasis on how they can be combined with psychological treatments. Strategies for dealing with treatment resistance will be discussed, as will strategies for dealing with complex cases and comorbidity. Techniques will be illustrated using video recorded therapy vignettes and participants will receive a detailed handout.

Who Should Attend

Clinical Professionals: All mental health professionals including, but not limited to Clinical Counsellors, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Hospice and Palliative Care Workers, School Counsellors, Youth Workers, Mental Health Workers, Addiction Specialists, Marital & Family Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants and all professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skills.

Agenda

DAY 1 – MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017

Morning

• The Anxiety Spectrum in DSM-5
• Causes of Anxiety and Related Disorders
• Introduction to Evidence-Based Treatments for Anxiety
• Pharmacological Treatments/Combining CBT with Medications
• Complementary and Alternative Treatments

Afternoon

• Introduction to CBT for Anxiety-Based Problems
• Cognitive Strategies
• Exposure-Based Treatments
• Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Approaches

DAY 2 – TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017

Morning

• Managing Treatment Challenges and Enhancing Motivation
• Case Formulation and Treatment Planning
• Anxiety and the Family
• Managing Realistic Anxiety
• Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
• Social anxiety disorder

Afternoon

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Health Anxiety
• Transdiagnostic Approaches

Learning Objectives

• Diagnostic features of anxiety and related disorders in DSM-5
• Effective cognitive approaches for managing anxiety and related disorders
• Exposure-based techniques
• Mindfulness and acceptance based treatments for anxiety
• Strategies for managing noncompliance
• How to adapt treatment for particular anxiety presentations

Your Presenter

Martin M. Antony, Ph.D., ABPP

Martin Antony, Ph.D., ABPP, is Professor in the Department of Psychology at Ryerson University in Toronto. He was also the founding director of both the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic and the Psychology Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton.  Dr. Antony is a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a past president of the Canadian Psychological Association. He has published 30 books and over 225 scientific articles and book chapters in areas related to cognitive behavior therapy and anxiety-related disorders. He has given more than 300 presentations to professionals across four continents. He has also been interviewed, featured, or quoted more than 450 times in various print, radio, television, and online media outlets, including the CBC, CNN, CTV, the Globe and Mail, National Post, Toronto Star, New York Times, Washington Post, Scientific American Mind, and many others.

 

Testimonials

“I appreciate Dr. Antony offering both experiential and theoretical approaches to his presentation. It was a nice combination. His presentation was practical and easy to follow. I ended this workshop with practical strategies to use with my clients.”
– Calgary, AB | April 24-25, 2017

 

“A very well organized +effectively executed learning on theory + treatment of anxiety conditions. The best I have ever attended. Use of multimedia, stories + discussions as well as humorous anecdotes was very effective. Well done + thank you.”
– Calgary, AB | April 24-25, 2017

 

 “This presentation was outstanding. There was a great balance of statistics, humour, info, video, professional examples and recommended readings.”
– Winnipeg, MB | April 27-28, 2017

 

“A very well organized +effectively executed learning on theory + treatment of anxiety conditions. The best I have ever attended. Use of multimedia, stories + discussions as well as humorous anecdotes was very effective. Well done + thank you.”
– Winnipeg, MB | April 27-28, 2017

 

“Wow… I am coming again. Outstanding and motivating, wanting to expand my knowledge base further. But I would love to have had more time addressing treatment that case formulation of the various disorders.”
– Burnaby, BC | Nov 21-22, 2016

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