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5Towns/Queens/West Hempstead | Calming Concern:
Mastering Anxiety in Clients and Ourselves

Sunday, September 15, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT
$75.00 Member Price:  $55.00 Student/Early Professional Rate: $25 (Early Professional: Graduated in 2022 or later) Use Coupon Code: StudentEP (Save $30)

 

Special Discount for New Members: Join today & email secretary@NEFESH.org to request a coupon code & receive a deep discount for this program!

Program includes:

  • Norman Blumenthal, PhD State of Mental Health in the Orthodox community
  • Elan Javanfard, MA, LMFT Calming Concern: Mastering Anxiety in Clients and Ourselves
  • Rabbi Yussie Zakutinsky, Divrei Chizuk
  • Breakfast buffet sponsored by Transcend
  • Lunch and Networking sponsored by Ohel

Abstract: Calming Concern: Mastering Anxiety in Clients and Ourselves

 In the fast-paced world of therapy, managing anxiety—both in our clients and ourselves—has become a critical skill. "Calming Concern: Mastering Anxiety in Clients and Ourselves" is a comprehensive 2.5-hour presentation designed to equip mental health professionals with practical tools and strategies for addressing anxiety. This course will delve into recognizing the multifaceted symptoms of anxiety, employing evidence-based treatments, and fostering self-awareness to enhance personal and professional well-being. Participants will explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to effectively manage anxiety while also addressing the importance of therapist self-care to mitigate burnout and maintain professional efficacy. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and practical skills to improve their practice and personal resilience.

About the Presenter

Classically Trained DBT therapist Associate Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University

These workshops offer 2.5 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

5Towns/Queens/West Hempstead | Calming Concern:
Mastering Anxiety in Clients and Ourselves

Sunday, September 15, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT

Presenter: Student/Early Professional Rate: $25 (Early Professional: Graduated in 2022 or later) Use Coupon Code: StudentEP (Save $30)

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Learning Objectives:

  1. Recognize Symptoms of Anxiety: Understand the various presentations of anxiety in clients and therapists, including cognitive, emotional, and physical symptoms.
  2. Apply Evidence-Based Treatments and Measurements: Learn and practice techniques and measurements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for tracking & managing anxiety in clients.
  3. Enhance Self-Awareness: Develop skills for identifying personal anxiety triggers and implementing strategies to manage them effectively.
  4. Promote Therapist Self-Care: Explore self-care practices that therapists can use to reduce anxiety, prevent burnout, and maintain professional effectiveness.

These workshops offer 2.5 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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Special Discount for New Members: Join today & email secretary@NEFESH.org to request a coupon code & receive a deep discount for this program!

Program includes:

  • Norman Blumenthal, PhD State of Mental Health in the Orthodox community
  • Elan Javanfard, MA, LMFT Calming Concern: Mastering Anxiety in Clients and Ourselves
  • Rabbi Yussie Zakutinsky, Divrei Chizuk
  • Breakfast buffet sponsored by Transcend
  • Lunch and Networking sponsored by Ohel

Abstract: Calming Concern: Mastering Anxiety in Clients and Ourselves

 In the fast-paced world of therapy, managing anxiety—both in our clients and ourselves—has become a critical skill. "Calming Concern: Mastering Anxiety in Clients and Ourselves" is a comprehensive 2.5-hour presentation designed to equip mental health professionals with practical tools and strategies for addressing anxiety. This course will delve into recognizing the multifaceted symptoms of anxiety, employing evidence-based treatments, and fostering self-awareness to enhance personal and professional well-being. Participants will explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to effectively manage anxiety while also addressing the importance of therapist self-care to mitigate burnout and maintain professional efficacy. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and practical skills to improve their practice and personal resilience.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Recognize Symptoms of Anxiety: Understand the various presentations of anxiety in clients and therapists, including cognitive, emotional, and physical symptoms.
  2. Apply Evidence-Based Treatments and Measurements: Learn and practice techniques and measurements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for tracking & managing anxiety in clients.
  3. Enhance Self-Awareness: Develop skills for identifying personal anxiety triggers and implementing strategies to manage them effectively.
  4. Promote Therapist Self-Care: Explore self-care practices that therapists can use to reduce anxiety, prevent burnout, and maintain professional effectiveness.

Agenda:

Introduction and Overview (15 minutes)
Welcome and Objectives
Importance of Addressing Anxiety in Therapy

Recognizing Symptoms of Anxiety (30 minutes)
Cognitive, Emotional, and Physical Symptoms
Case Studies and Interactive Discussion

Evidence-Based Treatments and Measurements (45 minutes)
Overview of CBT, DBT, and ACT
Practical Techniques for Managing Anxiety
Interactive Exercises and Skill Practice

Enhancing Self-Awareness and Personal Management (30 minutes)
Identifying Personal Anxiety Triggers
Strategies for Effective Self-Management
Reflective Activities and Group Discussion

Promoting Therapist Self-Care (30 minutes)
Importance of Self-Care in Preventing Burnout
Practical Self-Care Practices
Creating a Self-Care Plan
 Q&A and Wrap-Up (15 minutes)

Open Discussion and Final Questions
Summary of Key Takeaways
This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0048.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
  • NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.
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