Live Webinar: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Autism
Event Details
Live Webinar: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Autism
Thursday December 5th, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM
3 General/Strength-Based CEs
(3 Hours of NBCC Continuing Education Credit)
This workshop focuses on adapting cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to the unique needs of adults with autism. We will review key features of autism, diagnostic and referral considerations, core elements of effective CBT, and specific areas of focus to enhance your work with adults with autism. We will discuss diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorder and key areas of impairment. We will also discuss the core aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including theoretical and research foundations. We will discuss the importance of a collaborative, validating approach, enhancing motivation and rapport, developing an effective case conceptualization for each client, and when/why to collaborate with other providers and community resources.
Objectives include:
1. Participants will understand essential features of adult autism and how it presents in clinical settings.
2. Participants will identify key diagnostic considerations for adults with autism, including referring for additional evaluation and services.
3. Participants will summarize the defining aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
4. Participants will develop effective cognitive and behavioral interventions for their work with adults with autism.
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This course meets criteria for 3 hours of general continuing education by the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health for Oklahoma LPC and LMFT license holders, by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers (provider #20240088) for Oklahoma LCSW license holders, by the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselors (certificate #20250018) for LADC and CADC license holders, and for Oklahoma case managers (3 hours strength-based CEs).
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No Prerequisites Required for This Course.
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Dr. Kerrie Smedley
Dr. Smedley is the founder and owner of Annville Psychological Services. She is a licensed psychologist specializing in helping children, teens, and adults with anxiety, stress, OCD, and autism. Her clinical education and experience have involved extensive training in cognitive behavior therapy, a powerful evidence-based treatment demonstrated to lead to significant improvement for a wide range of problems. Her professional work has been wide ranging, and includes providing therapy, psychological evaluations, college teaching, training other therapists, and publishing research in psychology. She is a Beck Institute CBT Certified Clinician, a faculty member at Beck Institute, and provides training and consultation in cognitive behavior therapy.