Exposure has emerged in the anxiety literature as the most active and empirically supported component of CBT for anxiety disorders in youth and adults, yet research also documents that many clinicians have concerns about using it, especially in their work with children. Via multiple case examples, Dr. Dahlsgaard will describe the what, where, why, and how of planning and deploying clinically sensitive, developmentally appropriate, and effective exposures for youth presenting to treatment for a variety of anxiety disorders.

Workshop Objectives
At the end of this activity, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss the current empirical evidence supporting the preference for exposure in the context of CBT for anxious youth.
• Summarize the rationale and clinical applications of exposure for youth presenting with anxiety disorders.
• Describe the rationale and clinical considerations for the inhibitory learning approach to enhancing the effectiveness of exposures when treating youth with anxiety disorders

Presented by Katherine K. Dahlsgaard, Ph.D., ABPP, Founder and Director of Brave is Better, LLC and Founder/former Clinical Director of the Anxiety Behaviors Clinic in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Continuing Education Credits
Three continuing education credits will be offered for PA Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, NBCC Counselors, and educators under Act 48. Registrants will receive detailed instructions on how to receive CE credits.

NBCC: Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is an NBCC-approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.

Psychologists: Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education to psychologists. FCP maintains responsibility for this program and content.

PA Social Workers: PA State Board accepts APA and NBCC approval for SW, MFT, and LPC.

Educators: Application has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for three Act 48 Continuing Education Credits.

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• Three days or less prior to event - no refunds available. Sorry, there are no exceptions. Yes! You can substitute another person if you cannot attend. Please let us know 24 hours in advance. 

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