Prolonged Exposure Therapy Training
This course is designed to increase participant knowledge about accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of PTSD. PTSD is a common mental health diagnosis among veterans; however, utilization of evidence-based interventions in the treatment of the disorder is relatively low. By attending this training, participants will acquire knowledge about factors that confer risk for PTSD and learn to identify mechanisms of change in effective trauma-focused treatments. This course will detail the components of Prolonged Exposure Therapy and assist participants in identifying individuals who would benefit from this intervention in reducing PTSD symptoms. In addition, participants will acquire necessary skills for implementation of Prolonged Exposure Therapy as a treatment for PTSD.
Please note: a $3.00 processing fee will be assessed for all registrations.
There is a $25 cancellation fee.
Target Audience
The target audience includes social workers who work with veterans and wish to learn more about Prolonged Exposure Therapy for the treatment of PTSD.
Learning Objectives
- Accurately Assess symptoms of PTSD
- Identify individuals appropriate for treatment via Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Understand research supporting the efficacy of Prolonged Exposure Therapy in the treatment of PTSD
- Accurately identify the primary mechanisms of change that are targets of Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Discuss the rationale for treatment via Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Develop a hierarchy of target behaviors for in vivo exposure
- Identify an index traumatic event to target in imaginal exposure
- Effectively assess symptom change and treatment outcomes
Mandy Kumpula, PhD
Staff Psychologist
Milo C. Huempfner VA Health Care Center
Green Bay, WI
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Available Credit
- 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 8.00 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.