Training In CBT & Other Evidence-Based Psychological Therapies
Introduction
Guided Internet-delivered CBT (ICBT) has been tested in well over 400 randomized controlled trials and comparisons with face-to-face CBT indicate that the two treatment formats can perform equally well. It is clear from the literature that pure self-help treatments without guidance are less effective, but on the other hand these treatments may serve as a first step in a stepped care process. However, guided Internet-delivered CBT can be suitable not only as a first step but as an alternative to individual or group-based CBT. It can also be blended with face-to-face meetings. Among the advantages of guided Internet-delivered CBT are cost-effectiveness, convenience, and that it saves therapist time.
The event will be equivalent to 2 hrs of CPD.
Content
In this workshop I will describe how ICBT is conducted and will also give examples of programs for a range of conditions and target groups. I will also explain how we develop new internet treatments for condition like loneliness and low self-esteem. Further, the role of ICBT when culturally adapting CBT will be covered.
Learning Objectives
Understanding the varieties of Internet treatments and their differential effects
Getting to know what is needed to set up a service using the Internet (the basics)
Learning what is required to obtain good outcomes with guided Internet treatment
Knowing what is required in terms of therapist training and skills.
Training Modalities
Making decisions regarding the structure of a self-help treatment presented via the Internet (based on own practice/experience).
Practice on handling therapist contact online, e.g., how to provide feedback to foster adherence.
Problem solving excersise on how to handle difficult cases (e.g., suicidal ideation, poor adherence).
Key References
Andersson, G., Titov, N., Dear, B. F., Rozental, A., & Carlbring, P. (2019). Internet-delivered psychological treatments: from innovation to implementation. World Psychiatry, 18, 20-28.
Andersson, G. (2018). Internet interventions: past, present and future. Internet Interventions, 12, 181-188.
Andersson, G., & Berger, T. (2021). Internet approaches to psychotherapy: Empirical findings and future directions. In M. Barkham, W. Lutz, & L. G. Castonguay (Eds.), Bergin and Garfield's Handbook of Psychotherapy and Behavior Change (50th anniversary edition ed., pp. 749-772): Wiley.
About the presenter
Gerhard Andersson is professor in clinical psychology and has developed evidence-based Internet treatments for various conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders for more than 25 years (www.gerhardandersson.se). He is also trained as CBT-therapist and supervisor.
Who should attend
Clinicians who in any way come in contact with modern information technology in their clinical work and who has an interest in self-help treatments as a complement to regular face-to-face services.