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Jeff Riggenbach – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Jeff Riggenbach - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Jeff Riggenbach – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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In this 6-week intensive certificate course, you’ll master the skills and competencies of CBT, fully preparing you to apply CBT with a wide variety of clinical populations.CBT expert and author Jeff Riggenbach, Ph.D., LPC, who trained at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy, will guide you step-by-step through the following in-depth modules:

Week 1 Introductory Concepts of CBTGet started with the fundamental, core concepts of CBT. You’ll join Jeff as he examines and reveals the power of Aaron Beck’s original CBT model. He’ll then walk you through effective strategies for socializing your clients to the cognitive model and three levels of cognition.
Foundations in CBT Rationale for Techniques & Approach Neurobiological Findings Outcome Studies	Treatment Concepts Socialization to the CBT Treatment Model Three Levels of Cognition Eliciting & Labeling Distortions Identify & Evaluate Automatic Thoughts

Week 2
Cognitive ConceptualizationDive deep into cognitive conceptualization, the cornerstone of CBT that drives treatment planning, and gain a truly integrative understanding through a series of case studies and role plays. Jeff shares insight on effective CBT clinical application, including session structure and phases of treatment, before looking at some current adaptations of the cognitive model including DBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy. End the week’s training with a section on apps and technology in CBT.

Cognitive Conceptualization
Case Formulation
Collaborative Empiricism
Symptom Driven Treatment Planning

Application in Clinical Practice
Case Studies/Role Plays
The Therapeutic Relationship
Session Structure
Phases of Treatment

Offshoot Models
Third Wave Approaches
DBT
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Schema Therapy
Technology in CBT
Smart Phone Apps
Text Dialogues

Week 3
CBT for Bipolar, Depressive and Substance Use DisordersDuring week 3, you’ll move into the application of CBT to specific problems and symptom sets you see in the clinical setting, and this week will focus on bipolar and depressive related disorders as well as addiction and substance use disorders. There’s also a brief section on suicide risk assessment, documentation and cognitive components of treating suicidality.

Bipolar and Depressive Related Disorders
Cognitive Model of Depression
Behavioral Activation
Sleep Hygiene
Activity Monitoring & Scheduling
Modify Negative Cognitions
Gratitude & Meaning
Nutritional Interventions
Bipolar Disorder

Substance Use Disorders
Impulse Control Models
Monitor cravings & Resist Urges
Relapse Prevention
Suicidal Clients
Risk Assessments
Reasons for Living Inventories

Week 4
CBT for Anger, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD & OCDFurther building upon the application of CBT for specific clinical conditions, this section moves into anger management, multiple anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, PTSD and OCD. Case studies will demonstrate and reinforce the application of CBT for these conditions.

Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety
Cognitive Model of Anxiety
”Worry Cure”
Phobias
Hierarchy Work
Desensitization
Panic Disorder
Cognitive Model of Panic
Interoceptive Strategies

Anger
Cognitive Model of Anger
Role of Values & “Moral Resistance”
Symptom Management

OCD
Intrusive Thoughts
Metacognitive Strategies
Exposure & Response Prevention
PTSD
Prolonged Exposure
Nightmare Re-scripting
Trauma Narratives

Week 5
Cluster B Personality Disorder Diagnosis and TreatmentLearn about making a personality disorder diagnosis, and examine the unique characteristics and corresponding assessment strategies. You’ll then move into application of CBT for non-borderline cluster B personality disorders including histrionic and antisocial personality disorders. Additional information on DBT and schema focused therapy will be covered.

Personality Disorder Treatment
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Schema Focused Therapy

Personality Disorder Diagnosis
Characteristics
Assessment Techniques

Cluster B Personality Disorders
- Antisocial
- Psychopathy
- Behavior Management
- Histrionic
- Schema Modification
- Constructive Alternatives for “Getting Noticed”

Week 6 Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis and TreatmentContinue with treatment ideas for additional cluster B personality disorders including narcissistic and borderline personality disorders. The course will conclude with additional case studies and advanced CBT strategies.
Cluster B Personality Disorders Narcissistic Subtypes of Narcissism Schema Mode Work Borderline DBT Based Strategies Emotion Regulation Skills Distress Tolerance Skills Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills Believe Reconstruction	Advanced Strategies Modify Deep Seeded Beliefs Continuum Work Construct New Beliefs Internalization Exercises Build Resilience Cognitive Behavioral Chain Analysis Schema Mode Work

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About Author

Jeff Riggenbach

Jeff Riggenbach, PhD is a best selling/award winning author and an international speaker on the topic of cognitive therapy, personality functioning, and dealing with "difficult" people. He has spoken in all 50 United States, and is on faculty of educational institutes in Canada, Australia, the UK, and South Africa. In total he has trained over 15,000 people world wide.

Dr. Riggenbach has devoted the first 20 years of his career to helping people change their thinking and behavior, with specific expertise in Cognitive Therapy and Personality functioning.

In addition to developing and directing treatment programs in psychiatric hospitals and outpatient clinics for people with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and personality disorders, his trainings are second to none. Jeff has a gift for taking evidence-based concepts and conveying them in a way that have application for a wide range of audiences facing a wide range of challenges. His current project, The Counseling and Coaching Card Deck, represents an outside the box way for practitioners of all kinds to introduce these concepts to their clients. Individuals can also use these on their own at home and don’t need a professional present in the room to benefit!