Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety

To register: https://ctsaupenn.securepayments.cardpointe.com/

What is Group Consultation?
Group consultation consists of 6 weekly 90-minute Zoom meetings with up to 10 clinicians who are seeking case consultation on exposure cases. Participants will present information about cases and appropriateness for exposure as well as present individual cases through case discussion and/or video review of sessions.

Who may attend?
Exposure group consultation is open to licensed clinicians. Unlicensed individuals are also able to participate provided they are practicing under a supervisor’s license. Participants may be beginners or more advanced practitioners of exposure therapy.

When will Group EX/RP Consultation take place?
Tuesdays from 2:00-3:30pm EST virtually

Six group sessions are included in this package. Dates of group consultation include:

May 14, 2024 to June 18, 2024

Who will facilitate Group EX/RP Consultation?
Elizabeth Turk-Karan, Ph.D. is the Director of Practicum and Internship Training at the CTSA. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and her M.S. and Ph.D. from Rutgers University in 1993. After several years in private practice, she returned to the CTSA in order to be more involved in disseminating empirically-supported anxiety treatments. Dr. Turk-Karan has worked as an assessor and therapist on research studies of Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at the University of Pennsylvania, the Medical College of Pennsylvania/EPPI, and the University of Pittsburgh. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who has a variety of clinical experiences with patient populations ranging from children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Turk-Karan specializes in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD, Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP) for OCD, and cognitive-behavioral treatment for social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety.

How much will Group EX/RP Consultation cost?
$300 USD per person for the package of 6 consultation groups

CEs are available. Check out our website for more info: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/6_week_Online_Group_Consultation_for_Exposure_Therapy.html?preview=true

To register: https://ctsaupenn.securepayments.cardpointe.com/

Say hello to our newest cohort of soon to be certified PE Trainers! A great group of intelligent, caring, and hardworking people from Belgium, Canada, Germany, Japan, and the U.S.!

We are so excited to continue to fulfill the mission of disseminating Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD across the globe. 🌏

Are you a Philadelphia area clinician interested in receiving FREE training and consultation to treat individuals impacted by community violence?

Would you also like to get paid for achieving training goals?

If so, click to find out more about the PEACE Project (Prolonged Exposure to Address Community ViolencE) through the University of Pennsylvania today! https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/The_PEACE_Project.html

Our goal is to create a sustainable coalition of mental health providers to provide treatment to individuals in Philadelphia who have experienced gun or community violence.

Participation will include workshop trainings in Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD (PE), individual and group PE consultation leading to certification as a PE therapist, and potential to become certified as a PE Consultant. PE is an evidence-based gold-standard treatment for PTSD.

Stipends of up to $4,200 can be paid if training goals are met.

To apply or learn more, visit https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/The_PEACE_Project.html


FAQ’s

Q: Do I have to live in Philadelphia to be eligible to participate in the PEACE Project?

A: No, you do not have to live in Philadelphia to participate, but you do need to regularly provide treatment to individuals who live in Philadelphia who have been impacted by community violence.

Q: Do I need to be licensed in order to participate in the PEACE Project?

A: No, licensure is not required, but unlicensed clinicians must be working under a licensed supervisor in order to be considered.

Feel free to pass along this info to any Philadelphia area clinicians who might be interested in this opportunity.

If you have any questions about the PEACE Project, please contact the project director, Dr. Sandy Capaldi at [email protected].

ONLINE GROUP CONSULTATION FOR EXPOSURE THERAPY

Sign up for 12 Weekly 90-minute Group Consultations here: https://ctsaupenn.securepayments.cardpointe.com/

(Thursdays - January 11, 2024 to March 28, 2024 from 2:30-4pm EST)

Join a group of other clinicians to present cases and receive expert feedback, consultation, and support from an exposure expert!

What is Group Consultation?
Group consultation consists of 12 weekly 90-minute Zoom meetings with up to 10 clinicians who are seeking case consultation on exposure cases. Participants will present information about cases and appropriateness for exposure as well as present individual cases through case discussion and/or video review of sessions.

Who may attend?
Exposure group consultation is open to licensed clinicians. Unlicensed individuals are also able to participate provided they are practicing under a supervisor’s license. Participants may be beginners or more advanced practitioners of exposure therapy.

When will Group EX/RP Consultation take place?
Thursdays from 2:30-4pm EST virtually

Twelve group sessions are included in this package. Dates of group consultation include:

January 11, 2024 to March 28, 2024

Who will facilitate Group EX/RP Consultation?
Elizabeth Turk-Karan, Ph.D. is the Director of Practicum and Internship Training at the CTSA. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and her M.S. and Ph.D. from Rutgers University in 1993. After several years in private practice, she returned to the CTSA in order to be more involved in disseminating empirically-supported anxiety treatments. Dr. Turk-Karan has worked as an assessor and therapist on research studies of Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at the University of Pennsylvania, the Medical College of Pennsylvania/EPPI, and the University of Pittsburgh. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who has a variety of clinical experiences with patient populations ranging from children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Turk-Karan specializes in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD, Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP) for OCD, and cognitive-behavioral treatment for social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety.

How much will Group EX/RP Consultation cost?
$600 USD per person for the package of 12 consultation groups

CE Learning Objectives
At the end of the 12 weekly consultation sessions (1.5 hours each), participants should be able to:

Present the rationale for an exposure to a patient
Create a thorough and specific hierarchy of fears
Teach a patient how to monitor their safety behaviors
Design an in vivo exposure with a patient
Implement an in vivo exposure with a patient
Design an imaginal exposure with a patient
Implement an imaginal exposure with a patient
*Much of these goals should be demonstrated through shared video recordings during the consultation sessions.

Continuing Education
Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists*. Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

This program provides nine (9) hours of CE credits for Part I (the first 6 groups) and for Part 2 (the last 6 groups). Those who attend all sessions in their entirety receive eighteen (18) CE credits for the 12 sessions in addition to two and a half (2.5) hours of CE credits for the orientation

PBTA is also an authorized provider of CE credits for Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Clinical Social Workers licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. Licensed providers outside of PA please confirm in advance with your respective licensing boards that this training meets criteria for CE for your licensing board.

Full attendance with video display is required to obtain CE credit for this program. APA guidelines do not permit PBTA to issue partial CE credits. No refunds are provided for CE programs. No exceptions allowed.

Instructions for Registration
Registrations are due one week in advance and must be completed in full.

To register, complete the online registration.

If you need to withdraw your application for any reason, please email Dr. Sandy Capaldi. Note that workshop fees are non-refundable after the application due date (one week before the start of the workshop).


Tips for getting the most out of the group consultation experience
Group consultation is only as good as the cases that are being presented. So finding a case that is appropriate for exposure therapy is of paramount importance. We suggest that you begin thinking about potential cases as soon as you register for group consultation.

If you are unsure about the fit for exposure therapy for an individual, we can discuss any questions, concerns, or reservations you may have about your potential case in the first consultation group. It is therefore generally expected that everyone will have at least one or two individuals to present to the group as potential exposure therapy candidates.

Have we got the "perfect" training for you!

Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
Cost: $150 USD per person
Location: Zoom

To register, go to https://ctsaupenn.securepayments.cardpointe.com/

Workshop Description:
Excessive perfectionism in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom has shown a steady increase in prevalence over the past five years and is related to negative health outcomes. Specifically, excessive striving for perfection is associated with feelings of failure, guilt, indecisiveness, procrastination, shame, low self-esteem, and deficits in emotion regulation. In treatment settings maladaptive perfectionism can be observed in patients seeking treatment for generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Given the deleterious effects of perfectionism, researchers have continued to explore the role this transdiagnostic and multifaceted trait plays in the phenomenology of psychopathology. In this webinar, Dr. Jeremy Tyler will discuss the assessment of maladaptive perfectionism and how it may contribute to the presentation of common anxiety and related disorders. Additionally, Dr. Tyler will provide suggestions for addressing excessive perfectionism within the context of providing CBT for anxiety and related disorders.

CEs are available. Go to our website for more information: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/Addressing_Perfectionism_in_CBT_for_Anxiety_Disorders.html?preview=true

Join Dr. Jessica Bodie for two full days of instruction in Ex/RP specifically tailored for youth and hone your exposure therapy skills!

Dates: August 17-18, 2023

Times: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Cost: $750.00 per person

Workshop Location: Zoom

For more information and to register, go to: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/workshops_pediatric_ocd.html

Are you a Philadelphia area clinician interested in receiving FREE training and consultation to treat individuals impacted by community violence?

Would you also like to get paid for achieving training goals?

If so, apply to join the PEACE Project (Prolonged Exposure to Address Community ViolencE) through the University of Pennsylvania today!

Our goal is to create a sustainable coalition of mental health providers to provide treatment to individuals in Philadelphia who have experienced gun or community violence.

Participation will include workshop trainings in Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD (PE), individual and group PE consultation leading to certification as a PE therapist, and potential to become certified as a PE Consultant. PE is an evidence-based gold-standard treatment for PTSD.

Stipends of up to $3,500 can be paid if training goals are met.

To apply or learn more, visit https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/The_PEACE_Project.html

FAQ’s

• Q: Do I have to live in Philadelphia to be eligible to participate in the PEACE Project?

A: No, you do not have to live in Philadelphia to participate, but you do need to regularly provide treatment to individuals who live in Philadelphia who have been impacted by community violence.

• Q: Do I need to be licensed in order to participate in the PEACE Project?

A: No, licensure is not required, but unlicensed clinicians must be working under a licensed supervisor in order to be considered.

Dear Colleagues,

We are interested in learning about mental health providers’ experiences and beliefs about using exposure therapy to treat OCD in pregnancy. We would be grateful if you would share your perspective in a brief online survey.

You are eligible and invited to participate if:
• You are a mental health clinician (includes trainees)
And,
• You have treated OCD or work regularly with perinatal populations

The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. Upon completion, all participants will be entered into a raffle to win one of four $50 Amazon gift cards.

Please click on this link to start the survey: https://redcap.med.upenn.edu/surveys/?s=A37DKDFMXDF4RCRW

This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Pennsylvania. The Principal Investigators are Drs. Erica Weitz and Rachel Schwartz, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Psychiatry. Please contact Dr. Weitz at [email protected] with any study related questions.

We appreciate your time and value your perspective.

Erica Weitz, PhD & Rachel Schwartz, PhD

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For more info on the trainings listed below: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/training_opportunities.html

April 24, 2023 — Choking, Swallowing, and Vomit Phobias

June 23, 2023 — Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder Series: Cognitive Approaches

July 10-13, 2023 - Intensive Workshop in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD

July 21, 2023 - Basics of Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Disorders

July 24-27, 2023 - Intensive Workshop in Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD

July 28, 2023 — Special Topics in PE: The Assessment Phase of Treatment

August 4, 2023 - Special Topics in PE: Processing

August 30, 2023 - November 15, 2023 - Ex/RP Group Consultations via Zoom

Join a group of other EX/RP clinicians to present OCD cases and receive expert feedback, consultation, and support from an EX/RP expert!

For more info: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/EX/RP_Group_Consultations_via_Zoom.html

CTSA’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a clinical service for adult patients with moderate to severe OCD seeking a higher level of outpatient care delivered in a condensed timeframe. Our IOP centers around the delivery of Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP), originally developed at the CTSA and the gold-standard treatment approach for OCD. The IOP is a daily treatment program delivered in a fully virtual format that consists of approximately 4 hours per day of treatment 5 days per week for 6 weeks. Treatment includes daily individual sessions with a licensed psychologist, exposure therapy with an individual therapist, and group therapy. For more info: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/IOP_for_OCD.html

The next round of our IOP is scheduled to start January 30, 2023.

Festschrift in Honor of
Dr. Edna B. Foa

Good news! Our first round of our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for OCD at the CTSA was a success, so we are launching another cycle, slated to begin October 31, 2022. Here's some info about the program:

· The IOP for OCD is for adults with OCD only

· The program runs 5 days per week for 6 weeks, during which we provide daily individual EX/RP, groups, and assisted exposures. Patients MUST be able to commit 4 hours a day (between 9am and 5pm) to the IOP for the duration of the program.

· The IOP for OCD is offered via telehealth only at this time.

· All potential participants MUST live in Pennsylvania or New Jersey (or must be willing to be physically present in Pennsylvania for the duration of the program).

· Our program is offered in-network for Quest insurance.

· For individuals with any other kind of insurance, the cost for treatment is entirely out-of-pocket. For those paying out-of-pocket, the cost for the IOP is $1,000 per day, which means the full cost of the treatment program will be $30,000.

· For those paying out-of-pocket who wish to seek reimbursement from their insurance carrier, they will be required to seek a pre-authorization before starting the treatment program.

· CTSA will be happy to work with patients to provide the necessary information the insurance company requires for pre-authorization. However, reimbursement for services is not guaranteed by CTSA as this decision is ultimately up to the insurance carrier.

If you are interested in our new program or just want more information, please contact our clinic assistant, Danielle Wylie at [email protected] and Assistant Professor and Director of IOP for OCD, Dr. Danielle Cooper at [email protected].

To sign up or refer a patient, simply have them complete our New Patient Questionnaire at: https://redcap.med.upenn.edu/surveys/?s=JTFWJK49XE

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You won't want to miss this special topic in Prolonged Exposure therapy for PTSD!

To register: https://ctsaupenn.securepayments.cardpointe.com/

Date: Friday, June 3, 2022

Time: 12:30pm — 4:30pm EST

Cost: $250.00 per person

Location: Zoom webinar

Workshop Description:
Rates of intimate partner violence spiked by as much as 30 - 60% during the early stages of the COVID-19 lockdown orders. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in new challenges for survivors of intimate partner violence as their options for leaving the home may be more limited compared to pre-pandemic resources. The increased reports of domestic violence coupled with increased rates of mental health diagnoses, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), necessitate consideration of strategies to optimize therapy for survivors of domestic violence who meet criteria for PTSD.

In this workshop, we discuss barriers to care among survivors of intimate partner violence. We will review guidelines for determining appropriateness for care for survivors of domestic violence. We will present core trauma-related cognitions that are often disrupted among survivors of domestic violence. In addition, we will discuss strategies to attempt to elicit such cognitions in processing to reduce PTSD symptoms. Special considerations around in vivo exposure practice will be discussed in detail, especially in relation to contact with the perpetrator of violence. Examples include a need to be in contact with the perpetrator because of shared custody arrangements or future court appearances. Lastly, we will discuss common points of intersection with the legal system when conducting psychotherapy with a survivor of intimate partner violence.

CEs are available. View more information at: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/Special_Topics_in_PE_Using_Prolonged_Exposure_Therapy_Among_Survivors_of_Intimate_Partner_Violence.html?preview=true

SUMMER DATES ADDED! To register: ctsaupenn.securepayments.cardpointe.com/

Licensed mental health professionals or those working under a licensed mental health professional are invited to join us for this extraordinary workshop that will teach you all of the practical aspects of delivering PE.

Dates: Monday August 1, 2022 - Thursday, August 4, 2022

Times: 9:00am to 5:00pm EST Monday-Wednesday
9:00am to 4:00pm EST Thursday

Cost: $1500.00 USD per person. This fee covers the cost of workshop and supporting materials, which will include all slide handouts and assessment materials to be emailed to you prior to the workshop

Workshop Location: Zoom video conferencing platform (you will be sent an invitation with instructions prior to the workshop)

Workshop Description: Select CTSA faculty will provide intensive instruction in the use of Prolonged Exposure Therapy for survivors of trauma, covering the basics of all components of PE and how to modify PE procedures in order to tailor the treatment to the client’s response to exposure. Maintaining focus on treatment of PTSD while maintaining flexibility in following the manual will be emphasized. Lecture, discussion, videotaped therapy sessions, and participant role plays with feedback from faculty trainers are used to accomplish the goals of the workshop.

CEs are available. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/workshops_ptsd.html?preview=true

Neglecting to adapt Prolonged Exposure (PE) components to take cultural differences and discrimination-related traumas into account may decrease treatment success for clients belonging to marginalized groups. PE is a cognitive behavioral treatment for PTSD that has more empirical support and the most representative racial samples of any evidence-based treatment for PTSD. Yet, little attention has been paid to making culturally-informed adaptations of PE. In this workshop, Dr. Sandy Capaldi will review the basic components of PE and provide tips and insights on incorporating cultural considerations into every aspect of PE, from assessment through termination.

Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Time: 1:00 — 4:00pm EST
Cost: $250.00 USD per person
Location: Zoom
To apply: https://redcap.med.upenn.edu/surveys/?s=MRN3N3KPK4Y3PHF8

TARGET AUDIENCE
This presentation is intended for mental health professionals, researchers, and graduate students. The instructional level of this presentation is intermediate and some familiarity with cognitive behavioral treatment principles for social anxiety disorder is helpful.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
THE PHILADELPHIA BEHAVIOR THERAPY ASSOCIATION (PBTA) IS APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION TO SPONSOR CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS. PBTA MAINTAINS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM AND ITS CONTENT. THIS PRESENTATION PROVIDES THREE (3) HOURS OF CE CREDITS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS.

PBTA IS ALSO AN AUTHORIZED PROVIDER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS LICENSED IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES THREE (3) HOURS OF CE CREDITS.

* PBTA does not currently offer CE to practitioners licensed in the state of New York.

In order to receive continuing education credits, participants must:
attend each hour of the workshop (no late arrivals or early departures)
complete a course evaluation
If both of these requirements are met, you will receive a continuing education certificate after the conclusion of the workshop.

We have exciting news to share! The CTSA is launching a NEW Intensive Outpatient program (IOP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder!

The program will run 5 days per week for 6 weeks, during which we provide daily individual and group exposure and response prevention (EX/RP) for OCD.

At this time, the IOP will be offered via telehealth only.

All potential participants MUST live in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware (or must be willing to be physically present in Pennsylvania for the duration of the program).

If you are interested in our new program or just want more information, please contact our IOP director, Dr. Danielle Cooper at [email protected], or our clinic assistant, Amelia Herz at [email protected].

Check out 3 upcoming PE training activities at the CTSA! To register: https://redcap.med.upenn.edu/surveys/?s=MRN3N3KPK4Y3PHF8.

April 4-7, 2022 — Intensive Workshop in Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD - https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/workshops_ptsd.html

April 13, 2022 - Cultural Considerations in Providing Prolonged Exposure Therapy - https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/Cultural_Considerations_in_Providing_Prolonged_Exposure_Therapy.html

April 25, 2022 - July 18, 2022 - PE Group Consultations via Zoom - https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/PE_Group_Consultations.html

EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT FOR PANIC DISORDER

Date: Friday, March 4, 2022

Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm EST

Cost: $450.00 per person

Location: Zoom (you will be sent an invitation with instructions prior to the workshop)

Workshop Description:
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy has been empirically shown to be the recommended therapy for Panic Disorder. Meta-analyses have found very large effect sizes with 50-70% of clients within normative functioning and 70-80% panic-free. Yet few clients receive this robust treatment.

This workshop will focus on the practical application of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Panic Disorder. In this webinar, attendees will learn to diagnose and assess panic disorder as well as the techniques that are effective in reducing (and even eliminating) the symptoms.

CE Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

Compare Panic Disorder vs. panic attacks from other disorders
Describe the Fight or Flight Response and its relationship to Panic Disorder
Explain how to monitor panic disorder symptoms to clients
Demonstrate how to counter Probability Overestimation
Demonstrate how to counter Catastrophizing
Design Interoceptive Exposures for Panic Disorder
Design In Vivo Exposures for Panic Disorder

About the Presenter
Elizabeth Turk-Karan, Ph.D., is the Director of Practicum and Internship Training at the CTSA. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and her M.S. and Ph.D. from Rutgers University in 1993. After several years in private practice, she returned to the CTSA in order to be more involved in disseminating empirically-supported anxiety treatments. Dr. Turk-Karan has worked as an assessor and therapist on research studies of Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at the University of Pennsylvania, the Medical College of Pennsylvania/EPPI, and the University of Pittsburgh. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who has a variety of clinical experiences with patient populations ranging from children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Turk-Karan specializes in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD, Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP) for OCD, and cognitive-behavioral treatment for social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety.

Target Audience
This presentation is intended for mental health professionals, researchers, and graduate students. The instructional level of this presentation is intermediate.

Continuing Education
THE PHILADELPHIA BEHAVIOR THERAPY ASSOCIATION (PBTA) IS APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION TO SPONSOR CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS. PBTA MAINTAINS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM AND ITS CONTENT. THIS PRESENTATION PROVIDES SIX AND A HALF (6.5) HOURS OF CE CREDITS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS.

PBTA IS ALSO AN AUTHORIZED PROVIDER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS LICENSED IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SIX AND A HALF (6.5) HOURS OF CE CREDITS.

In order to receive continuing education credits, participants must:

attend each hour of the workshop (no late arrivals or early departures)
complete a course evaluation
If both of these requirements are met, you will receive a continuing education certificate after the conclusion of the workshop.

Registration
Please find the online registration form here.

Join the CTSA's Dr. Sandy Capaldi in this half day workshop designed to build on and strengthen your in vivo hierarchy building skills when delivering Prolonged Exposure therapy!

DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST
Cost: $250.00 per person
Location: Zoom

To register: https://redcap.med.upenn.edu/surveys/?s=MRN3N3KPK4Y3PHF8

Workshop Description: While seemingly simple, building a truly effective in vivo hierarchy to address PTSD-related avoidance can be challenging. In this half-day workshop, Dr. Sandy Capaldi will discuss strategies to design more effective in vivo exposures, which will include reviews of emotional processing theory, behaviorism, and inhibitory learning, as well as practical tips for creating in vivo exposure hierarchies that will help to drastically reduce PTSD-related avoidance and fear.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Dr. Sandy Capaldi, joined the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety in 2007, and is currently the Center's Associate Director & Director of Implementation. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who has a variety of clinical experiences with patient populations ranging from children to older adults. She specializes in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD, Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP) for OCD, and cognitive-behavioral treatment for trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This presentation is intended for mental health professionals, researchers, and graduate students. The instructional level of this presentation is intermediate and prior training in Prolonged Exposure therapy is suggested.