Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety is a well-researched intervention for the treatment of anxiety disorders, which includes generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and other specific phobias. In this seminar, we will discuss the core skills of CBT for anxiety, such as examining maladaptive thought patterns or exposure therapy techniques. In this seminar, we will consider how these skills are applied to each type of disorder which has unique cognitive and behavioral challenges. We will use case studies and discussions about strategies to process how we utilize CBT strategies and what other resources are available to treatment providers who might want to deepen their knowledge and understanding of CBT and anxiety disorders.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify the core tenets of CBT, such as discussing the cognitive model of CBT, examining core beliefs, and identifying automatic thoughts.
• Apply these core tenets in treatment by using cognitive and behavioral interventions like exposure exercises, cost-benefit analysis, and review of experiences.
• Analyze how to understand each disorder’s unique cognitive and behavioral issues and how that may inform treatment strategies.