Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD (10-11 January 2024)

The Center for Deployment Psychology will be presenting a two-day course in the use of Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD on 21 - 22 June 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Eastern. Registration for the course is $45.

Description:

This intensive 2-day module provides training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, an evidence-based treatment for PTSD described in the manual, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD – Therapist Guide, by Foa et al., 2019 (2nd Edition).  It covers the empirical and theoretical support for PE and reviews the main clinical techniques used in this structured protocol.  Step-by-step instructions for conducting PE therapy sessions, including in vivo and imaginal exposure, along with strategies for working with over- and under-engaged patients and other difficult cases, are shared.  Videotaped examples of PE cases are used to demonstrate therapist skills.  Participants are expected to do role-plays in class to practice PE techniques, and they must attend both days.  

Total Credits: 14

Learning Objectives:

Following the training, attendees will be able to:

1. Formulate a rationale for Prolonged Exposure Therapy that builds rapport, improves client motivation, and increases treatment adherence.

2. Demonstrate an effective method of breathing that reduces client arousal and promotes distress tolerance.

3. Design an individualized avoidance hierarchy designed to systematically confront core fears.

4. Use in vivo exposure to block trauma related avoidance.

5. Apply imaginal exposure exercises to reduce the intensity and frequency of PTSD symptoms.

6. Apply specific skills to manage emotional engagement to increase the effectiveness of imaginal exposure.

7. Develop homework assignments that deepen exposure-based learning and further treatment goals.

8. Distinguish “hot spots” in the trauma memory in order to more efficiently reduce the intensity of associated symptoms.

9. Analyze exposure exercises to facilitate new learning and modify client's unhelpful, trauma-based cognitions.

10. Integrate new strategies to revise unhelpful cognitions that promote avoidance and maintain symptoms.

11. Evaluate Prolonged Exposure Therapy outcomes using standardized procedures and use assessment data to refine treatment planning.

12. Modify exposure techniques in a theoretically consistent manner to improve accessibility and clinical outcomes for specific patients.

Target Audience: For behavioral health providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Instructional Content Level: Intermediate

Agenda:

DAY ONE

1100-1500 (15 minute break)

Assessment

Preparing for PE

1500-1600 LUNCH

1600-1930 (15 minute break)

Introducing Session #1: Overview of Treatment

Rationale for Treatment

Importance of Homework

Introducing Session #2: Common Reactions to Trauma

DAY TWO

1100-1500 (15 minute break)

Continue with Session #2 - In-Vivo Exposure:

Rationale

Use of SUDS

Construction of hierarchy

Assignment of Exposure Exercises

Introduce Session #3 - Imaginal Exposure

Rationale

Imaginal Exposure Procedures

1500-1600 LUNCH

1600-1930 (15 minute break)

Continue with Session #3

Processing Imaginal Exposure

Shaping Engagement

Hotspot procedures

Final session

Extending the reach of PE: Special populations & Modifications

** Regular breaks will be assigned as indicated

One hour for lunch and two 15-minute breaks each day.

*Please note that agenda times are approximate and subject to change, depending on the needs of the workshop.

OUT-OF-TRAINING PRACTICE: Visit “The PTSD Experience” in Second Life, hosted by Center for Deployment Psychology

Course Completion Requirements: Participants are required to attend the entire training. Partial credits cannot  be issued. Attendance is taken through the use of electronic logs, and a post-training evaluation form must be  completed in order to receive social work CE credits. For psychology CE credits, completion of the evaluation is  strongly encouraged. If you do not wish to complete the evaluation but desire to receive psychology CEs please contact  the POC after the training event. 

There is a 30-day time limit post-training to complete all CE requirements. CE Credit Certificates will be available for  download from CE21 within 30 days after all course requirements have been completed. 

Participate:

Online Platform: Zoom

Date: June 21- 22, 2023 

Time: 11:00am – 7:30 pm Eastern

Registration Information: Registration is done through event management system CE21, and the link will be provided to prospective attendees via the CDP website (https://deploymentpsych.ce21.com/item/prolonged-exposure-pe-therapy-ptsd-96742). 

Registration Deadline: Registration for this training closes one week prior to the training date. 

Cancellations/Questions: Please contact aric.bowie.ctr@usuhs.edu if you have any questions or need to cancel  your registration. 

Registration Cost/Refunds: $45

Instructional Format: This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the  presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions.

Required Materials: 

PE Manual: The PE manual is a necessary supplement to this training. 

Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD – Therapist Guide, by Edna Foa, Elizabeth Hembree, and Barbara Olaslov Rothbaum (2007)

ISBN-13: 9780195308501    ISBN-10: 0195308506

System Requirements: 

Zoom:
Internet connection, broadband wired or wireless.
 

Operating System:
Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS X with MacOS 10.9 or higher • Web Browser: Internet Explorer 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+, Safari 7+ • Hardware: 1Ghz processor or higher.
For more specific system requirements, see the Zoom system requirements page here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-Zoom-system-requirements-Windows-macOS-Linux

Please arrive within 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the training to complete all registration forms and sign-in documents.

Special Accommodations: If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Aric Bowie at aric.bowie.ctr@usuhs.edu 4 weeks prior to the training so that we may provide you with appropriate service.

Grievances: For any grievances or concerns with this training including those related to course content, non-receipt of certificate or other occurrences, participants may contact CDP’s Continuing Education Director, Ms. Amanda Milochik, via email at Amanda.milochik.ctr@usuhs.edu.