Cognitive Behavioral Strategies for SUD & Psychotic Spectrum Disorders, Part 1 of 2 (Session 6: COD/SMI Track)

Instructor: Jeffery Rosskelley, LICSW

When: Friday, October 6th, 1 - 4 pm

Location: Virtual/Zoom

CE Hours: 3

In this session we will focus on understanding the cognitive theory of co-occurring disorders. Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) is an evidence-based talking therapy that explores the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and the relationship of those patterns to our suffering or well-being.? Our experience of distress can be influenced by learned patterns of thinking and behavior that are unhelpful to us. People experiencing psychological distress, no matter the diagnosis, can learn tools to better cope with, and in some cases intentionally engage and transform these unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, relieving layers of distress and allowing them to be more effective in their lives.

*This training is the first session in a two-part module and part of an 8 session series on co-occurring disorders and serious mental illness (COD/SMI) offered by Jeff Roskelley, LICSW. While there is benefit from attending an individual training & each session can stand on its own, each builds upon the previous and participants will gain maximum benefit from attending sessions 1-7 in succession.

Learning Objectives:

After taking part in this training, participants will be able to:

• Summarize the basic structural components of CBT.
• Describe and apply CBT techniques for Substance Use?.
• Describe and apply CBT techniques for Paranoid and Suspicious Thinking.
• Describe and apply CBT techniques for Behavioral Activation.