Lifetime prevalence rates of depression in the US are 8.4% (NIMH, 2020) and 15.6% for an anxiety disorder (CDC, 2019). Estimates show that 60% of those with one of these debilitating issues will also have the other (NAMI, 2018). These numbers have only increased since COVID. Behavioral Activation Therapy (BAT), a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is well known for its efficacy in the treatment of depression and has been shown highly effective in the treatment of anxiety as well. Participants of this webinar will learn all the foundations of BAT and how to apply BAT in the treatment of depression and anxiety. This webinar will teach practical, “hands-on “BAT skills to better help the clients you are working with.
Brief intro and welcome to the training, Training agenda and objectives
Depression brief overview: statistics, symptoms, PHQ-9 scale
Intro to CBT: The Cognitive Triangle (Handout 2), connection between behaviors, thoughts and emotions
BAT for depression - description and overview, Treatment Structure, mood rating and tracking
1. Activity Monitoring - what it is and how to use it (Handout 3)
2. Values - what they are, developing value driven behaviors (Handout
3. Activity Scheduling - Scheduling value driven behaviors
4. Behavioral Rehearsal, Mental Imagery of activities
5. Troubleshooting and problem-solving difficulties with/barriers to activities
● BAT for Anxiety - Brief description of Anxiety
1. Introducing Exposure for Anxiety within BAT
2. Using Activity Scheduling to plan exposures
3. Completing Planned Exposure Activities
4. Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving difficulties with/barriers to planned exposure activities
● Conclusion and wrap-up
● Q&A