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Optimizing Exposure Therapy

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Optimizing Exposure Therapy webinar
Monday, May 22, 2023 2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm ET
Level
Introductory

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In 2014, Craske, Treanor et. al. published “Maximizing exposure therapy: An inhibitory learning approach”1, a widely-cited paper. In May of 2022, the same research group published a major paper updating their model: “Optimizing exposure therapy with an inhibitory retrieval approach and the OptEx Nexus.”2
 

In this 2-hour webinar, Dr. Treanor presents the updated model for optimizing exposure therapy in the context of associative learning. In the updated model, the term “inhibitory learning” is replaced with “inhibitory retrieval.”

The webinar includes:

  • empirical evidence supporting the model
  • limitations of the current evidence
  • current theories regarding associative change
  • the importance of identifying the unconditional stimulus
  • the importance of identifying conditional stimuli and "occasion setters"
  • the importance of expectancy violation
  • associative learning theories for feared outcomes that occur far in the future
  • the impact of safety signals on extinction learning
  • several examples of exposures for disorders such as panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, OCD, and PTSD.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Attendees will be able to identify the principles of associative learning models of exposure therapy (e.g., expectancy violation).
  2. Attendees will be able to discuss the importance of correctly identifying the unconditional stimulus and principal conditional stimulus. 
  3. Attendees will demonstrate a foundational knowledge of application of associative learning models to anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD.
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Presenter(s) Biography

Michael Treanor, PhD

Michael Treanor, PhD

Michael Treanor, PhD is an Assistant Project Scientist with the UCLA Anxiety and Depression Research Center and staff psychologist with the UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Program. 

Dr. Treanor completed his doctorate at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, his APA-approved internship at the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Behavioral Science Division, and a NIMH T32 postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA. 

His research focuses on elucidating associative learning processes (e.g., extinction learning) as principal mechanisms of exposure therapy. In addition to his research and direct patient care, he actively supervises and trains others in exposure therapy and CBT for anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD.

Dr. Treanor is also the owner of the California Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress, a group practice focused on providing high-quality exposure therapy and CBT for anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, as well as consultation to mental health providers focused on associative learning models of exposure therapy.

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Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA).  Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation

Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Psychologists (APA) Credit Designation

This course is co-sponsored by Amedco and Anxiety and Depression Association of America.  Amedco is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  Amedco maintains responsibility for this program and its content.  2.0 hours.

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Counselors: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY
MI: No CE requirements.
*OK: Accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses.
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY
AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted.
MA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (held outside NY ONLY), OK*, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY

Social Workers (ASWB) Credit Designation

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Amedco is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Amedco maintains responsibility for this course. Social Workers completing this course receive 2.0 GENERAL continuing education credits.

The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Social Workers: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE,  NH, NM, NV, OH, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV*, WY
*OK: Accepts ASWB ACE for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses.
*WV: Accepts ASWB ACE unless activity is held live in West Virginia.
The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Counselors: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MO, ND, NE, NM, NH, NV, OK*, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY
AL: Activities without NBCC approval may be approved upon receipt of documentation prior to the activity BEFORE the event.  No approvals afterward by the board.
MI: No CE requirement
The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY
AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted.
MA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.
MI: No CE requirement.
The following state boards accept ASWB ACE credit for Addictions Professionals: AK, CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MO, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SC, WA, WI, WV, WY

 

New York Board for Social Workers (NY SW)

Amedco SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0115. 2.0 hour.

New York Board for Psychology (NY PSY)

Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0031. 2.0 hour.

NBCC

The Anxiety and Depression Association of American (ADAA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6872. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ADAA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

CAMFT

The CAMFT board accepts credits from providers approved by the American Psychological Association (APA).

ADAA Continuing Education Credits for Live and On-Demand Programming

Learners complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. You must participate in the entire activity as partial credit is not available.  If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed below, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

Some ADAA professional webinars focused on diversity or cultural competency subject matter are eligible for the Cross-Culture Competency Diversity Credit. If a webinar is eligible for this credit, it will be reflected on your credit certificate.

All continuing education credits are provided through Amedco, LLC. Learn more about the CE/CME accreditation information here.