CBT Case Conceptualization: An Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Case
Presented by Andrea Umbach, Psy.D., ABPP
1 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
BASE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. BASE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
DESCRIPTION
CBT is the most researched form of psychotherapy and is considered the gold standard psychological treatment (David et al., 2018). This training covers the important concept of case conceptualization in cognitive behavioral therapy (Beck & Beck, 2020). Case conceptualization provides a rationale and framework to develop and prioritize treatment goals (Tolin, 2024; Wright et al., 2017) to help improve treatment outcomes (Easden & Fletcher, 2020). A case is presented to consider and utilize case conceptualization worksheets as a way to solidify learning. Evidence-based strategies are discussed particular to obsessive-compulsive disorder (Clark, 2020; Winston & Seif, 2017).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Based on the content of this workshop, you will be able to…
Identify the main parts of CBT case conceptualization
Utilize a specific template to help guide CBT case conceptualization in daily practice
Connect case conceptualization to treatment planning and strategy use unique to each individual client
Apply CBT case conceptualization to a case of a client with OCD
AUDIENCE
This program is appropriate for licensed psychologists and other mental health practitioners who used cognitive-behavioral therapy and would like to hone their case conceptualization skills. Training is at an introductory level, and assumes a basic understanding of terminology related to cognitive-behavioral therapy.
RESOURCES
Beck, J. S., & Beck, A. T. (2020). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Basics and Beyond (3rd ed.). The Guilford Press.
Clark, D. A. (2020). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for OCD and its subtypes (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.
David, D., Cristea, I., & Hofmann, S. G. (2018). Why cognitive behavioral therapy is the current gold standard of psychotherapy. Front Psychiatry, 9(40). doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00004
Easden, M. H., & Fletcher, R. B. (2020). Therapist competence in case conceptualization and outcome in CBT for depression. Psychotherapy Research, 30(2), 151-169.
Goodman, W. K., Price, L. H., Rasmussen, S. A., Mazure, C., Fleischmann, R. L., Hill, C. L., Heninger, G. R., & Charney, D. S. (1989). The Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale: I. Development, use, and reliability. Archives of General Psychiatry, 46(11), 1006–1011. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpsyc.1989.01810110048007
Sookman, D., Abramowitz, J. S., Calamari, J. E., Wilhelm, S., & McKay, D. (2005). Subtypes of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Implications for specialized cognitive behavior therapy. Behavior Therapy, 36, 393-400.
Tolin, D. F. (2024). Doing CBT: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Behaviors, Thoughts, and Emotions (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.
Winston, S. M., & Seif, M. N. (2017). Overcoming unwanted intrusive thoughts: A CBT-based guide to getting over frightening, obsessive, or disturbing thoughts. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Wright, J.H., Michael, E., Thase, M.T. and Basco, M.R. (2017). Learning Cognitive-Behavior Therapy: An Illustrated Guide (2nd ed.). American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc., Washington DC.
PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES
There is no commercial support for this CE program, instructor, content of instruction, or any other relationship that could be construed as a conflict of interest. There is no endorsement of products.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations will be accepted and payments refunded in full up to two (2) weeks prior to any training event. Following two weeks prior to the event, a credit for future trainings matching the amount already paid for that event’s registration will be given to registrants who cancel their registration, for whatever reason, up to two (2) days prior to the event date. This credit can only be applied to one future training, regardless of its cost. If the cost of the future training is less than the amount paid, the difference will be lost. If the cost of the future training is greater than the credit, then the balance will become due at registration time. If a registrant cancels or no-shows within two days of the event date, a refund will not be given.
LOCATION
This CE will be in-person. The in-person location is at 1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 580, Charlotte, NC 28209.
ACCESSIBILITY
BASE strives to ensure that each CE program is accessible to all participants. If you would like any accommodations, please contact us at 704-910-8381.
QUESTIONS
Please contact us at info@findyourbase.com or 704-910-8381 if you have any questions or grievances about the program.
WAITLIST
If this program is full, please email us at info@findyourbase.com to indicate your interest. If someone cancels we will contact you.