Donald Meichenbaum, Ph. D, is Distinguished Professor Emeritus, from the University of Waterloo, Ontario from which he took early retirement 25 years ago. Since then he has been the Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and the Treatment of Victims of Violence in Miami. www.melissainstitute.org
Dr. Meichenbaum is one of the founders of Cognitive behavior therapy and in a survey of clinicians, he was voted "one of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the 20th century." He has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Clinical Division of the American Psychological Association. He was the Honorary President of the Canadian Psychological Association. He has presented in all of the Canadian Provinces, in all 50 U.S. states, and internationally.
His latest book "Treating individuals with addiction disorders: A strengths-based workbook for patients and clinicians" is being published by Routledge Press. He celebrated his 80th birthday publishing "The evolution of cognitive behavior therapy: A personal and professional journey with Don Meichenbaum" (Routledge Press).
Treatment of Individuals with Addictive & Co-occurring Disorders: A Strengths-based Approach
The Covid 19 pandemic has contributed to an increase in substance abuse of alcohol and opiate overdoses. Dr. Meichenbaum will present strengths- and evidence-based treatment approaches that contribute to long-lasting behavioral changes. A Case Conceptualization Model of risk and protective factors that informs assessment and treatment decision-making will be discussed. In addition, Dr. Meichenbaum will discuss how the core tasks of integrated psychotherapy can be conducted on both an individual and group basis, focusing on co-occurring disorders such as PTSD and Prolong and Complicated Grief...Read more. He will also consider ways to bolster resilience in clients and on ways to spot HYPE in the field of psychotherapy. A detailed handout, including TO DO tasks for attendees will be included. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Explain how to use a Case Conceptualization Model that informs both assessment and treatment decision-making
- Utilize evidenced-base integrative treatment interventions with patients with co-occurring addictive disorders
- Describe a strengths-based treatment approach that bolsters resilience in patients with addictive disorders
Learning Levels
- Intermediate to advanced
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Live Interactive Webinar
11:00 AM EDT - 02:15 PM EDT
EARN 3 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
Donald Meichenbaum, PhD
Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention, Miami
CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours
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