Calming the Anxious Brain
- Speaker:
- Catherine Pittman, PhD, HSPP
- Duration:
- 4 Hours 01 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
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Mar 22, 2019
- Product Code:
- NOS096007
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
The past decade has brought new understanding about the neuroscience behind anxiety and fear. But how many of us can communicate this knowledge to clients in a clear, engaging way that actually enhances effective treatment?
You don’t need to be a brain scientist to tap into the power of neuroplasticity and revolutionize your approach to treating anxiety. This workshop recording will explore brain-based techniques to stop the symptoms of anxiety, including panic attacks, rumination, and nausea.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Calming the Anxious Brain (3.1 MB) | 34 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Catherine Pittman, PhD, HSPP Related seminars and products
Saint Mary's College
Catherine Pittman, PhD, HSPP, is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychology professor at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, who’s spent over 30 years treating anxiety and brain injuries. She’s the author of Taming Your Amygdala, and trains therapists in neurologically informed CBT.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Catherine Pittman has employment relationships with Saint Mary's College and Renew Counseling. She receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Pittman receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Catherine Pittman is a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
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Objectives
- Use examples to illustrate how the anxious brain functions and how to use that information in session to improve treatment outcomes.
- Describe the role of the amygdala and cortex in maintaining anxiety disorders s for purposes of client psychoeducation.
- Explain how learning about the neuroscience of anxiety can improve client engagement.
- Use neurologically informed CBT techniques to help clients reduce anxious responding by making changes in both the cortex and the amygdala.
Outline
Introduction
- Disclosures
- Limitations
- Scope of Practice
- Learning Objectives
Using Neuroscience in the Treatment of Anxiety
- Neuroscience & Anxiety
- Neuroscience & Therapists
- Using Neuroscience to Enhance Client Engagement
- Treatment Goal Selection
- Neuropsychologically Informed CBT
- Neuroplasticity
- Reconsolidation
- Two Pathways to Anxiety
Understanding Anxiety in the Brain: The Amygdala Pathway
- Fight, Flight, Freeze
- Language of the Amygdala
- Triggers Created in the Amygdala
- Neuroplasticity in the Amygdala
- Amygdala-Focused Interventions
Understanding Anxiety in the Brain: The Cortex Pathway
- Relationship between the Cortex & Amygdala
- Neuroplasticity in the Cortex
- Cortex-Based Interventions
Target Audience
- Psychologists
- Physicians
- Addiction Counselors
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Nurses
- Other Behavioral Health Professionals
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