Anxiety Disorders: Two-Part Series!

Anxiety disorders are some of the most widely diagnosed disorders in many treatment settings. The use of CBT and E/RP as the seminal treatment choice for many anxiety-based disorders is well documented. However, obtaining the most appropriate evidence-based treatment can be very difficult for some vulnerable or underserved populations. Those in our more rural communities, those with economic hardship, and those who just don't have access to clinical staff trained in evidence-based models are most at risk.

This training will focus on disseminating very clear evidence-based treatments that can be implemented immediately for clients who experience anxiety. Adjunct treatments and innovative treatments when resources are scarce will also be discussed. Evidence supporting evidence-based models, including the significant impact they can have on client outcomes, will also be addressed.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Participants will gain a good understanding of available diagnostic categories related to anxiety as well as the evidence based treatment model associated with the treatment of anxiety disorders.
• Participants will obtain an understanding related to the use of adjunct treatment measures with an evidence based practice for the treatment of anxiety and how these improve outcomes for their clients.
• Participants will be aware of the difficulties associated with implementing evidence based practices for anxiety treatment in a variety of non-specialized settings, particularly in those that serve underserved populations. However, participants will be equipped to provide historically difficult to implement, evidence based practices, with few resources or in settings not traditionally well suited to evidence based practices.
• Participants will gain a beginning understanding of how to implement evidence based protocols with their own client base. This will include innovative means of implementation.

Attendees may use this course to receive 6 diagnostic and treatment CEU hours. K-State University Salina is a pre-approved continuing education provider approved by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Provider number 15-005.

Course Details

Date: March 10, 2025

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CST (one hour break for lunch)

Location: Online live stream through Zoom

Continuing education credits: 6 diagnostic and treatment hours

Anxiety disorders are a very common concern for many individuals in treatment. While the evidence based treatment for anxiety disorders is well understood, the treatment of complicated or more severe anxiety presentations can be quite challenging. This course will help the provider with a basic understanding of CBT with ERP expand their knowledge and skill related to the treatment of more advanced or complicated anxiety presentations. We will also discuss the use of adjunct treatment methods when the presenting anxiety is resistant to standard treatment protocols.

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Expand basic understanding of CBT with ERP to include adjustments for complicated anxiety presentations, such as purely obsessional or otherwise complicated OCD.
• Explore the use of adjunct treatment modalities (added to ERP) to enhance your anxiety treatment protocols.
• Learn early implementation of the Habit Reversal protocol for habit-based disorders such as Trichotillomania, Tourette's, and Excoriation.

Attendees may use this course to meet 6 hours of diagnosis and treatment. Kansas State University is a pre-approved continuing education provider approved by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Provider number 15-005.

Course Details

Dates: April 21, 2025

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CST (one hour break for lunch)

Location: Online live stream through Zoom

Continuing education credits: 6 diagnostic and treatment hours