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Live Webinar: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Autism
Thursday December 5th, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM
3 General/Strength-Based CEs
(3 Hours of NBCC Continuing Education Credit)
This workshop focuses on adapting cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to the unique needs of adults with autism. We will review key features of autism, diagnostic and referral considerations, core elements of effective CBT, and specific areas of focus to enhance your work with adults with autism. We will discuss diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorder and key areas of impairment. We will also discuss the core aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including theoretical and research foundations. We will discuss the importance of a collaborative, validating approach, enhancing motivation and rapport, developing an effective case conceptualization for each client, and when/why to collaborate with other providers and community resources.
Objectives include:
1. Participants will understand essential features of adult autism and how it presents in clinical settings.
2. Participants will identify key diagnostic considerations for adults with autism, including referring for additional evaluation and services.
3. Participants will summarize the defining aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
4. Participants will develop effective cognitive and behavioral interventions for their work with adults with autism.
Non-members pay $50 for access to workshops.
OCI Licensed Professionals pay only $30
OCI Paraprofessionals pay only $20
OCI Retired/Non-Practicing Members, Candidates, and Students pay only $10
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This course meets criteria for 3 hours of general continuing education by the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health for Oklahoma LPC and LMFT license holders, by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers (provider #20240088) for Oklahoma LCSW license holders, by the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselors (certificate #20250018) for LADC and CADC license holders, and for Oklahoma case managers (3 hours strength-based CEs).
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Our CE courses are open to all mental health professionals, but Members of the Oklahoma Counseling Institute™ receive a discount off all in-person workshops, live webinars, and on-demand courses. Join today!
No Prerequisites Required for This Course.
If there are any questions or concerns about your experience with the Oklahoma Counseling Institute or any of its trainings, please contact the Oklahoma Counseling Institute by phone at (405)-440-3034, by email at hello@edmondcounseling.com, by mail at 1320 East 9th Street, Suite 6, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, United States, or by visiting our website at www.counselinginstitute.org. OCI staff carefully considers any feedback or complaints and typically responds within one business day.