Training In CBT & Other Evidence-Based Psychological Therapies
Introduction
Panic Disorder can be characterised as repeated, intense attacks of anxiety, in conjunction with a fear of further attacks occurring. Symptoms can be instant, without an identifiable trigger, or can be combined with an intense fear of busy places and/or outside spaces (Agoraphobia). The NICE Guidance for common mental health disorders suggests “individual facilitated self-help” as one of the recommended treatments for mild to moderate Panic Disorder.
The event will be equivalent to 2.3/4 hrs of CPD.
Content
This workshop will consider the elements that make up effective treatment at low intensity CBT level for Panic Disorder, with or without Agoraphobia. It will discuss how to identify Panic Disorder, and how symptoms may differ when Agoraphobia is or isn't present.
The webinar will include an overview of the research into Low Intensity Interventions for Panic Disorder. We will discuss making the most of your low intensity tool kit, and when to use which interventions to support recovery, including an overview of Exposure and Habituation, Cognitive Reconstructing, and Behavioural Experiments. Finally, the workshop will include tips and support for creating an effective hierarchy that is collaborative, and will consider cultural and social aspects when treating Panic Disorder.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the workshop attendees should be able to:
• Identify the symptoms of Panic Disorder, and how these can differ when presenting with/without Agoraphobia
• Provide a rationale for working with Panic at Low Intensity level
• Understand the tools in the Low Intensity Tool Kit that can be used for Panic Disorder
• Create an effective and achievable hierarchy for Exposure and Habituation work, or Behavioural Experiments
Training Modalities
This training will include didactic content, polls, Q&A and reflective exercises.
Key References
Grist, S (2020). Cognitive Interventions: A Thought is Just a Thought Health in Farrand, P. (ed). 2020. Low-Intensity CBT Skills and Interventions. Sage.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2020). Generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder in adults: management. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg113/chapter/Recommendations
Papola, D., Ostuzzi, G., Tedeschi, F., Gastaldon, C., Purgato, M., Del Giovane, C., . . . Barbui, C. (2023). CBT treatment delivery formats for panic disorder: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Psychological Medicine, 53(3), 614-624. doi:10.1017/S0033291722003683
Papworth, M (2020). Graded Exposure Therapy: Climbing Ladders to Health in Farrand, P. (ed). 2020. Low-Intensity CBT Skills and Interventions. Sage.
Ruth, E., & Spiers, J. (2023). A Pragmatic Guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy: Care in High Volume. Academic Press.
About the presenter
Sam Torney is a Registered Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with ten years' experience in the role. She has previously worked in a Senior PWP role and now is a Team Lead for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Talking Therapies. Sam qualified from a MSc in Health and Wellbeing in 2023, completing a systematic review of Low Intensity interventions for Panic Disorder as her dissertation. Sam is also the Co-Chair of the BABCP's Low Intensity Special Interest Group (LI-SIG), focusing on making sure Wellbeing Practitioner roles have a voice within the organisation, and building a network around Low Intensity research.
Who should attend
This event is suitable for Low Intensity Practitioners working with individuals who present with symptoms of Panic Disorder, and/or Agoraphobia.