Description
Speakers: Dean McKay, PhD, ABPP; Texas LPC CEU: Angela Coreil, PhD, LP, BCBA, LBA, LPC-S #93174
CEU(s) Available: 1.0 ACE Event BACB CEUs ENSO Group OP-24-10952; 1.0 Texas LPC CEUs PC-S #93174
Duration: 1 – 60 minute sessions
Modality: On-demand, online, video course.
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Abstract: In this captivating session, join esteemed psychologist Dean McKay, PhD, ABPP, on a profound journey into the therapeutic process within exposure-based treatments. With a wealth of expertise in anxiety disorders and evidence-based interventions, Dr. McKay illuminates the nuanced dynamics that unfold as individuals navigate the transformative terrain of exposure therapy.
The presentation delves into the intricacies of exposure-based treatments, elucidating the underlying principles that drive therapeutic change. Dr. McKay offers a comprehensive exploration of how exposure, a cornerstone of cognitive-behavioral therapies, can be tailored to individual needs, fostering resilience and empowering clients to confront and overcome their fears.
Participants can anticipate gaining insights into the therapeutic nuances that influence treatment outcomes, as Dr. McKay discusses the collaborative alliance between therapist and client. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the therapeutic alchemy that occurs during exposure-based treatments, armed with practical strategies to enhance the effectiveness of these evidence-based interventions in clinical practice.
1. Analyze the fundamental principles and underlying dynamics of exposure-based treatments presented.
2. State a practical strategy to use in clinical practice based on the presentation.
Dean McKay, PhD, ABPP is Professor, Department of Psychology, Fordham University, is Past President (2018) of the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology (SSCP), and Past-President (2013-2014) of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). He serves as a member of the Advisory Board for Better Living Center for Behavioral Health, which specializes in the treatment of anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders. Dr. McKay is licensed in New York and Connecticut, a member of the National Registry of Healthcare Psychologists, and board certified from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in both Cognitive-Behavioral and Clinical Psychology. He has edited or co-edited 22 books, published over 350 journal articles and book chapters, and given over 300 presentations at scientific organizations. In addition to his work on the Advisory Board of Better Living, he is also on the Scientific Advisory Board of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF). Further, he is also a member of the Psychology of Pandemics Workgroup, an international consortium of researchers examining stress-related psychopathology associated with pandemics that was formed in February 2020. Dr. McKay is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Association for Psychological Science, and Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. His research has been primarily obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, anxiety disorders, the role of disgust in psychopathology, and misophonia (selective sound sensitivity), as well as professional issues in the delivery of evidence-based interventions. He has also provided professional consultation and treatment internationally.
