0511 - Level II: CBT for GAD, OCD and Panic Disorder
Course Description
Hours: 12
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is the gold standard for treating anxiety disorders and symptoms. This two-day advanced course will focus on assessment, treatment planning and key short-term, brief CBT interventions for anxiety disorders. Specific topics include:
- Introduction to the CBT model of anxiety.
- Brief review of symptoms, screening and assessment tools for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
- Five core interventions to treat anxiety:
- five factor model of anxiety
- monitoring/thought records
- review of the role of relaxation techniques and CBT best practice
- exposure response prevention (for each disorder)
- cognitive distortions of anxiety (anxiety predictions) and how to refute these
Notes
For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:
Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-4967 (B)
Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.
Website: wlu.ca/fswpd
Prerequisites
To be eligible for CBT Level II, you must have completed Level I: Fundamentals of CBT or Level I: CBT for Chronic Illness and Diabetes Management (or an approved equivalent).
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Certificate : Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
This course has already taken place for the current academic year (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025).
The 2025/2026 Faculty of Social Work Professional Development course dates will be posted on this website on July 3, 2025.