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An Overview of Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)

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Stephanie Woodrow, LCPC, NCC
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Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LCPC, LPC, LIMHP
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Theresa Chiu, MSSW, LICSW
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I-CBT OCD Treatment Webinar for Professionals
Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 pm
- 2:00 pm ET
Level
Intermediate
CE/CME Credit
2.00

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 An Overview of Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT): An Evidence-Based Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) is providing a treatment option to clients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. With over 80 peer reviewed scientific publications, 3 randomized controlled and a current open trial, I-CBT is a lesser known evidence based treatment for OCD that targets the initial doubt and how it was created. Treatment is based on the central idea that obsessions are abnormal doubts or inferences about what could be. 

According to this approach, obsessional inferences of doubt arise as the result of inferential confusion which involves an over-reliance on the imagination and a distrust of the senses. I-CBT aims to bring resolution to obsessional doubts by showing the sufferer that obsessional doubts arise as the result of a distorted obsessional narrative.

Learning Objectives

  1. Participants will be able to identify the obsessional doubt sequence.
  2. Participants will be able to recognize common reasoning categories behind obsessional doubt.
  3. Participants will be able to define inferential confusion.
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Presenter(s) Biography

Stephanie Woodrow, LCPC, NCC

Stephanie Woodrow, LCPC, NCC

Member Since 2016

Stephanie Woodrow, LPC, LCPC, NCC is the owner and clinical director of the National Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center in Washington, DC. She specializes in the treatment of young adults, college students, and professionals with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and related disorders from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Stephanie serves various roles within ADAA, including chair of the OCD SIG, chair of the Membership Committee, member of the 2023 Conference Committee, and lead of the State-of-the-Art Clinicians sessions at the 2023 Conference. 

Stephanie and ADAA

“When I decided to become a therapist, I knew I wanted to specialize in treating anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder.  My work in graduate school reflected these interests and joining the ADAA community as I transitioned to a trainee was a natural fit. At my first ADAA conference, I participated in the CDLP Program and was matched with Ruth Lippin, LCSW, JD as my mentor, Ruth was not only supportive but excited for me and she introduced me to Elizabeth DuPont Spencer, LCSW-C and Kimberly Morrow, LCSW. This trio quickly became my “Three Wise Women,” and their passion for training clinicians, and specifically masters-level clinicians, excited me and inspired me to become more involved with ADAA. I applied for a position on the Early Career Professionals and Students SIG and was selected first as co-vice chair and then chair. I recently joined the ADAA’s Membership and Marketing Committee, where I connect my work from the Early Career SIG to the greater ADAA community. My Three Wise Women continue to support me, offering advice, suggestions, and encouragement, and I know when I see them at ADAA conferences I’ll get an injection of passion, energy, and excitement. I look forward to exploring how my involvement with ADAA expands and changes, and to continuing to collaborate with other professionals passionate about treating people with anxiety and depression.”

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Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LCPC, LPC, LIMHP

Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LCPC, LPC, LIMHP

Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LCPC, LPC, LIMHP specializes in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders, including OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding, Trichotillomania and Excoriation. Amanda is the creator of the OCD Exposure Coloring Books and is on the board for OCD Kansas, an affiliate of the IOCDF (International OCD Foundation). She has completed the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute through the IOCDF and the Professional Training Institute through the TLC Foundation for BFRBs (Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors). Amanda currently provides Teletherapy to the states of Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan, Maine, Arizona, and Florida!

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Theresa Chiu, MSSW, LICSW

Theresa Chiu, MSSW, LICSW

Theresa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in both Washington state and Pennsylvania. In addition to her advanced clinical practice coursework and training while attending Columbia University, Theresa has provided high intensity, evidence-based interventions to individuals since 2012. She founded Olympic OCD Services, a practice dedicated to helping OCD sufferers find relief and recovery. She also co-founded the OCD Lived Experience Collective. Theresa played an important role in the dissemination of I-CBT in the United States by creating one of the first and largest known weekly I-CBT support groups for clinical professionals and researchers. She has introduced ERP and I-CBT to dozens of clinicians and recognizes the importance of intersectionality and identity in her interactions with colleagues and clients. Theresa has received I-CBT training from Fred Aardema and is a BTTI graduate for both adults and pediatrics, and SPACE provider. She brings her expertise, energy, and enthusiasm to support clinicians treating OCD through individual training and consultation. Her lived experience and recovery from OCD offer a valued perspective."

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