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Intensive Training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
In this workshop, Edna Foa, PhD and faculty from the Center for the Treatment & Study of Anxiety will provide intensive instruction in the use of Prolonged Exposure Therapy for survivors of trauma.
This intensive workshop on how to implement Prolonged Exposure Therapy will begin with instruction in the basics of all components of PE. The second half of the workshop will focus on how to modify therapy procedures in order to tailor the treatment to the client's response to exposure. Maintaining focus on treatment of PTSD while maintaining flexibility in following the manual will be emphasized.
Participants will:
- Learn about the diagnosis and psychopathology of PTSD
- Learn about empirically-supported, psychotherapeutic treatments for chronic PTSD and about the comparative efficacy of these treatment approaches
- Learn how clients can be helped to emotionally engage in and process traumatic memories, with the aim of reducing trauma-related symptoms and difficulties
- Learn how to implement all of the treatment components of Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD: psychoeducation, breathing training, in-vivo exposure to safe but avoided trauma reminders, and imaginal exposure to memories of traumatic events
- Be presented detailed case vignettes that illustrate use of PE in the treatment of trauma survivors with chronic PTSD
- See segments of videotaped therapy sessions conducted by experts that illustrate all PE therapy components
- Practice PE procedures (e.g., presentation of therapy rationale to clients, building of in-vivo exposure hierarchy) with other attendees with feedback from faculty trainers
- Receive detailed treatment manuals and supporting materials used in providing the therapy
At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to know how to facilitate effective emotional engagement during imaginal exposure, how to conduct PE with patients suffering from all types of trauma, and how to modify standard procedures in order to titrate emotional responses. Participants will also be able to construct an in-vivo exposure hierarchy that includes a range of situations that safely and effectively promote learning while expanding the client's world.
Who should attend
Licensed mental heath professionals or those working under license. Because of the advanced nature of this workshop and the limited enrollment, we prefer that participants have prior experience treating trauma survivors.
We are in the process of organizing Continuing Education (CE) credits for this conference. Please inquire about CEs if interested.
Dates
April 14-17, 2009
Times
9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
Cost
$950.00 per person for 4 days. Fee covers cost of workshop, handouts and supporting materials, and refreshments during breaks.
Where to Stay
There are several options for local housing. For more information click here.
Training faculty
Edna Foa, PhD
Shawn Cahill, PhD
Kelly Chrestman, PhD
Elizabeth Hembree, PhD
Elna Yadin, PhD
Agenda
Click here to see a full agenda for the workshop
To Register
To request registration forms and additional information, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Hembree at the mailing address listed below, or by email at hembree@mail.med.upenn.edu.
Elizabeth Hembree, Ph.D., Director of Training
Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3535 Market Street, Suite 600 North
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309
Additional Resources
Click for more information about Prolonged Exposure Therapy