Course Code: REL-IDD-0-USBTPIDD
Hours: 1.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 11/30/2023
Learning Objectives:
Explain the benefits of using CBT to treat individuals with co-occurring IDD and behavioral health disorders.
Identify methods of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning when using CBT for individuals with IDD.
Explain how to assess if CBT is an appropriate treatment for an individual with IDD.
Identify two strategies for setting the frame of therapeutic structure for CBT with clients with IDD.
List up to five alternative methods for teaching the CBT model to clients with IDD.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview: CBT for Individuals with IDD
Meet Julie
Benefits of CBT for Individuals with IDD
Client Subpopulations
ABA and Other Approaches
Modifying CBT for Clients with IDD
Diagnostic Overshadowing
Review
Summary
Section 3: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment Planning
Establishing Rapport
Changing the Outlook: Focus on the Future
Clarifying the Reason for Referral
Matters of Consent
Assessment
Diagnostic Considerations
Is CBT the Right Treatment?
Benefit-Risk Analysis
Cognitive-Behavioral Analysis
Meet Lenny
Negotiating Outcomes and Objectives
Outcomes
Objectives
Review
Summary
Section 4: Frame and Structure
Setting the Frame
Meet Alex
Confidentiality
Scheduling Appointments
Marisela’s First Session
Duration of Sessions
Negotiating with Lisa
Structuring Sessions
Erin’s Agenda
Involvement of Others
It’s Lori’s Therapy
Access to Therapist
Review
Summary
Section 5: Alternative Methods for Teaching the CBT Model
Concrete and Fun
Videos and Cartoons
Visual Communication
Role Playing
Repetition and Fluency
Review
Summary
Section 6: Applying the CBT Model
Applying the CBT Model
Self-Management
Graduated Exposure
Daniella’s Distress
Priming
Relaxation
Validation
Homework
Other Helpful Tips
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Staff Writer: Stephanie L. Furness-Kraft, LCSW, CCTP
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Professional Writing from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and has particular interest in resilience and secondary traumatic stress among behavioral health providers. The majority of Stephanie’s work has included behavioral health counseling and medical case management. Stephanie served as part of the National Health Service Corps from 2016-2018, providing outpatient counseling to underserved populations including military service members and their families. Stephanie has designed and delivered training on many topics such as LGBTQIA+ sensitivity, youth suicide prevention, and how to provide in-community services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Disclosure: Stephanie L. Furness-Kraft, LCSW, CCTP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Expert Reviewer: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP
Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services.
Disclosure: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Social Workers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.