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Digital Seminar

Calming the Anxious Brain

Average Rating:
   1758
Speaker:
Catherine Pittman, PhD, HSPP
Duration:
4 Hours 01 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
22 Mar, 2019
Product Code:
NOS096007
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
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Description

The past decade has brought new understanding about the neuroscience behind anxiety and fear. But how many of us can communicate this knowledge to clients in a clear, engaging way that actually enhances effective treatment?

You don’t need to be a brain scientist to tap into the power of neuroplasticity and revolutionize your approach to treating anxiety. This workshop recording will explore brain-based techniques to stop the symptoms of anxiety, including panic attacks, rumination, and nausea.

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Handouts

File type File name Number of pages
PDF Manual - Calming the Anxious Brain (3.1 MB) 34 Pages Available after Purchase

Speaker

Catherine Pittman, PhD, HSPP's Profile

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Saint Mary's College

Catherine Pittman, PhD, HSPP, is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychology professor at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, who’s spent over 30 years treating anxiety and brain injuries. She’s the author of Taming Your Amygdala, and trains therapists in neurologically informed CBT.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Catherine Pittman has employment relationships with Saint Mary's College and Renew Counseling. She receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Pittman receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Catherine Pittman is a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

Objectives

  1. Use examples to illustrate how the anxious brain functions and how to use that information in session to improve treatment outcomes. 
  2. Describe the role of the amygdala and cortex in maintaining anxiety disorders s for purposes of client psychoeducation. 
  3. Explain how learning about the neuroscience of anxiety can improve client engagement. 
  4. Use neurologically informed CBT techniques to help clients reduce anxious responding by making changes in both the cortex and the amygdala. 

Outline

Introduction

  • Disclosures
  • Limitations
  • Scope of Practice
  • Learning Objectives

Using Neuroscience in the Treatment of Anxiety

  • Neuroscience & Anxiety
  • Neuroscience & Therapists
  • Using Neuroscience to Enhance Client Engagement
  • Treatment Goal Selection
  • Neuropsychologically Informed CBT
  • Neuroplasticity
  • Reconsolidation
  • Two Pathways to Anxiety

Understanding Anxiety in the Brain: The Amygdala Pathway

  • Fight, Flight, Freeze
  • Language of the Amygdala 
  • Triggers Created in the Amygdala
  • Neuroplasticity in the Amygdala
  • Amygdala-Focused Interventions

Understanding Anxiety in the Brain: The Cortex Pathway

  • Relationship between the Cortex & Amygdala
  • Neuroplasticity in the Cortex
  • Cortex-Based Interventions

Target Audience

  • Psychologists
  • Physicians
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Other Behavioral Health Professionals

Reviews

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Overall:      4.8

Total Reviews: 1758

Comments

Mary E

"I now understand things clearly that I thought I already understood, in a way that is more likely to be remembered. SO many things make so much more sense now! Tips are instantly useful both personally and professionally. Her energy and humor and insight and caring manner are MUCH appreciated. Watching a video of small group processing all at once could be bypassed."

Brenda V

"Great presentation!"

Laura S

"Excellent course, loved Dr. Pittman's examples and humor."

Vicki P

"Rewiring the Anxious Brain was extremely interesting and helpful."

Susan B

"very understandable and useful"

Laura W

"The information was really helpful"

Dorcas A

"Great"

Karen F

"Fantastic! Explained concepts in a very understandable manner, great sense of humor that she incorporated into her teaching. Exceptional knowledge. Excellent pace. Definitely held my interest."

Babette W

"Excellent presentation by Ms. Pittman. She knows her subject and her enthusiasm is contagious."

Cheryl S

"Excellent class"

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