| Date: |
Friday, March 26, 2010 |
| Time: |
9:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| Program No: |
PTSD |
| CE Credits: |
6 CE Credits |
| Tuition: |
$135.00 |
| Instructor: |
Terence M. Keane, Ph.D. |
| Location: |
MSPP |
| Description: |
Recent advances in the psychological treatment of PTSD, with veterans and the broader population, indicate that there are now multiple treatments available with great promise and demonstrated efficacy. In particular, there are more than a dozen clinical trials examining the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral treatments for PTSD. Impressively, these treatments appear to be successful in treating PTSD secondary to a wide variety of traumatic life events. The purpose of this conference is to provide a systematic overview of the theoretical conceptualization underlying many of the proven treatments, a review the extant literature on treatment efficacy, and to critique the methodological approaches employed to date in studying treatment outcome. A second objective of this lecture is to identify critical gaps in the treatment literature that need to be addressed. Particularly important is the relative paucity of data addressing issues of effectiveness outside research laboratories. As well, few studies to date address systematically the outcomes associated with group treatments for PTSD, internet self help approaches, and studies of the interaction of pharmacotherapy and CBT. Strategies will also be suggested to improve and enhance the acceptance and adaptation of empirically supported psychosocial treatments for PTSD in clinical settings. |
| Objective: |
- To learn the prevalence of exposure to traumatic events and the eventual development of PTSD.
- To understand the conceptual models currently employed to understand the development of PTSD & to guide treatment.
- To understand the treatment methods known to promote improvement for individuals with PTSD.
- To equip oneself with treatment strategies and techniques to employ with PTSD patients.
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| Pre-Requisite: |
N/A |
| To Register: |
PDF Registration Form; How to Register |
