COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY: THEORY, TECHNIQUES, AND APPLICATIONS, 3RD EDITION 135 [3 CE hours] This course is an introduction to the cognitive model of psychology and provides the background necessary for understanding the application of techniques associated with first, second, and third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapies. This basic- level course discusses critical components of cognitive therapy, including assessment, case formulation, intervention techniques, and applications, and addresses potential challenges associated with using cognitive therapy and its methods. This course is written for social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists, providing a foundational understanding of cognitive theory and techniques that can be used either within manualized Cognitive Therapies or to bolster therapeutic skills within other treatment frameworks. DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE 167 [15 CE hours] Depression is a common, debilitating mood disorder. Depression is highly prevalent in medically ill populations, and many persons with depression are either unaware they need professional help or are reluctant to seek it. Although contact with the primary care setting represents a potential opportunity for timely identification and intervention, abundant evidence indicates that many patients with depression are inadequately diagnosed by nonpsychiatrist physicians, with one study showing inadequate assessment and diagnosis even after training. In addition to depression being underdiagnosed in the primary care setting, even when a valid diagnosis is made, treatment is often inconsistent with current practice guidelines. Provider competence and confidence related to the diagnosis and treatment of depression is one factor; other factors that influence patient outcomes have been identified. One of these factors is treatment adherence, and studies have shown that treatment adherence can be positively influenced by the degree of treatment preference for the prescribed treatment modality and by the process of shared decision- making between physician and patient. These widespread shortcomings in the proper diagnosis, treatment, and implementation of treatment adherence strategies among primary care physicians and other primary care professionals represent an ideal educational target.
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