Description:

The Cognitive Model of anxiety as applied to acute and chronic anxiety, post-traumatic disorders, agoraphobias, panic disorders and simple phobias will be presented. Cognitive-behavioral strategies include identification and evaulation of dysfunctional cognition, induced imagery, induced panic attacks, and cognitive monitoring of exposure treatment. A videotaped demonstration of the treatment of panic disorders will be shown.

Educational Objectives:

1. To be able to differentiate the cognitive components of the various types of anxiety and phobic disorders
2. To specify four strategies for each disorder

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*