971 - I Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Level 1 (12 weeks)

Admission Criteria:

Satisfactory completion of CBT Level I, II, III or equivalent experience. This course is designed for students who are experienced clinical therapists. Pre-screening by the study area chair will be conducted.

 

Content:
Review of cognitive behavioural formulations of posttraumatic stress disorders. In-depth learning of Prolonged Exposure (PE) treatment protocol for single incident traumas resulting in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults.

Objectives:
The student will:

1. Acquire knowledge and skills that will prepare them to train in an applied setting in the delivery of Prolonged Exposure for PTSD.
2. Describe the cognitive behavioural formulation of the etiology and maintenance of PTSD.
3. Describe and use various assessment tools in the differential diagnosis of PTSD.
4. Develop and implement (through role play and other forms of practice), a 12-session treatment plan based on Prolonged Exposure for single-incident traumas.
5. Develop an initial understanding of the differences between single-incident and complex traumas.

Format:
Combination of didactic and small group, interactive, problem-based learning. Sessions will include case presentations, instruction, modeling, role-playing, video material, and feedback. Weekly readings will be assigned to illustrate relevant concepts.

• 2 hours: presentation (including didactic information, case material, modeling of skills)
• 1 hour: application (based on case material, apply the skills acquired in the session through the use of role play and group brainstorming)

Evaluation:
Self-evaluation, participating in the group discussion, problem solving, multiple choice questions and written formulations (e.g., case conceptualizations, hierarchy development, etc.).

971 II - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Level 2 (12 weeks)

 

Criteria for admission:

Satisfactory completion of PTSD Level 1. 

Content:

CURRENTLY UNDER REVISION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CBS PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

 

971- III - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Level 3 (12 weeks minimum)

Criteria for admission:

Satisfactory completion of PTSD Level 1 and Level 2. 

Content:

CURRENTLY UNDER REVISION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CBS PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.