This two-hour webinar aims to educate mental health professionals on the core principles of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, with a specific focus on its application for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other anxiety disorders. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how in vivo exposure"confronting feared situations in real life"can help clients overcome avoidance behaviors, reduce compulsive rituals, and manage anxiety. The webinar will also address the challenges of implementing ERP in remote settings, offering practical strategies for adapting vivo exposure techniques for telehealth platforms. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to effectively apply ERP in both in-person and virtual therapy, enhancing client outcomes and fostering lasting behavioral change. Examples of powerful in vivo exposure interventions will be used to demonstrate how exposure principles are applied and can transform clients’ lives.
Exposed and Empowered: The power of in vivo ERP for OCD
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Live Interactive Online Webinar
$40.00
Julianna Fisher, LMHC-D, CASAC
To earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
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2.0 Clinical
Objectives
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the types of client concerns that are most suitable for in vivo exposure work
Apply a clear definition of what in vivo exposure is, including the principles upon which it is founded, the supporting evidence for its effectiveness, and how to deliver in vivo exposures in a therapeutic setting.
Practice a clear understanding of common therapeutic pitfalls to this work, as well as common therapeutic benefits.
Audience
Social Workers and Allied Health Professionals