Overview:

We all have anxiety. How often do we worry about deadlines, a loved one, getting things accomplished? Anxiety to a certain degree is normal. However, anxiety easily crosses a threshold and then it becomes detrimental and interferes in our ability to be productive.

Children become too fearful, adults cannot concentrate, teenagers becoming more angry. It is crucial to be able to identify when anxiety has become a problem and needs to be addressed. However, because we all experience anxiety, recognizing when it has become a problem is often overlooked. It is so important for clinicians to be well trained in properly diagnosing the different anxiety disorders and treating them. This webinar will teach attendees the keys to thoroughly and effectively differentiating between not only the different anxiety disorders but other disorders that may present with similar symptoms.

This will also include how to recognize the difference between normal and appropriate anxiety versus anxiety that has not become a problem. Attendees will also learn many key treatment approaches in order to assist clients in ending their suffering. This webinar will equip those who attend with concrete and ready to use therapeutic techniques in order to immediately start assisting clients in taking control of their anxiety and be on the road to recovery.

Why should you Attend: Correctly diagnose Anxiety Disorders including effectively differentiating between all anxiety disorder diagnoses.

Treat individuals of all ages using various techniques including play, group, individual and couple/family therapies. This will include the importance of using homework to set your clients up for success Learn the importance of Education - clients need to know and understand what is happening and the things with which they are struggling.

This will include the physiological and psychological aspects/causes of anxiety. Address the importance of collaborating with other professionals including psychiatrists, medical doctors, teachers and any other professionals involved.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Assessment
• Differential Diagnosis and changes from the DSM IV to 5:
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • PTSD
  • OCD
  • Panic Disorder - with and without Agoraphobia
  • Phobias
  • Social Anxiety
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Other Disorders and similarities
• How do you know when a children is anxious?
  • Rates of anxiety in children
  • Separation anxiety
  • Tips for parents
• Treatment
  • Purpose and Goals - understanding the causes in order to truly alleviate the problems
  • Specific Techniques and novel approaches
    • Assessment and Diagnostic
    • Therapeutic Benefits
      • Cognitive
        • Core Beliefs
        • Anticipatory Thinking
      • Behavioral
        • Deep Breathing
        • Deep muscle relaxing (experiential piece here - we will do an exercise)
        • OCD in children
        • OCD in teens
        • Mindfulness
      • CBT
        • The importance of homework
        • Exposure therapy
          • Trouble shooting
        • Social Skills Training for Social Anxiety
          • Non-verbal communication
        • Flashbacks
        • Nightmares
          • Children and adults
          • Pharmaceutical
          • Other treatment approaches
            • Natural remedies
• Areas of Caution
  • Working with abuse victims and veterans
  • Working with children and their families
  • Pacing your work - Don't do too much too fast

• Behavioral Health Professional
• Case Managers
• Nurses
• Social Workers
• Any other Concerned or Interested Persons such as Teachers and Parents