Course Description

This course presents inhibitory learning theory (ILT), a framework for exposure therapy augmentation, which can be effectively applied to enhance the impact of treatment for individuals with fear-based disorders. 

We'll begin by reviewing the theory and limitations of "traditional" habituation-based emotional processing theory.  Inhibitory learning theory will then be introduced as a contemporary framework that provides a differing perspective on how exposure therapy reduces fear.  Empirically-supported ILT principles and augmentation strategies will be discussed in-depth.  Case examples will be used throughout the course to illustrate the application of ILT to exposure therapy for fear-based disorders.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain how inhibitory learning theory (ILT) offers a different perspective on fear reduction from "traditional" emotional processing theory.
  2. Describe three or more key principles of ILT.
  3. Apply three or more ILT-informed augmentation strategies to exposure therapy for fear-based disorders.
CEs
2 CE credits | 2 CE hours
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
8-10am PST   |   9-11am MT   |   10am-12pm CST   |   11am-1pm EST
Registration will close 30 minutes prior to the event.
 COST
Free
LIVE, INTERACTIVE WEBINAR
The course will open approximately 15 minutes prior to the event.  
Sign-in to the NOCD Academy.  Select the course from "My Dashboard" and click "Start Course."  Read the Welcome message and proceed to the LIVE WEBINAR.
INTRODUCTORY-LEVEL COURSE
For Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists,
Marriage and Family Therapists,  Mental Health Professionals


PRESENTER
Nicholas Farrell, PhD

Nicholas R. Farrell, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and a Regional Clinical Director for NOCD. Dr. Farrell leads the East region of mental health professionals to ensure members receive high-quality psychological services. He is also responsible for supervision and for training the network of therapists on exposure-based treatments and advances in the field, such as inhibitory learning theory. Before NOCD, he was a staff psychologist at Rogers Behavioral Health.

Dr. Farrell received his master's and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Wyoming. He has published over 40 articles. Dr. Farrell has conducted research on maximizing the effectiveness of exposure therapy for anxiety conditions via emphasizing core principles of inhibitory learning theory and has published treatment literature guiding therapists in the use of inhibitory learning-informed exposure therapy.

Dr. Farrell’s clinical career has centered around directly providing exposure-based therapies for complex cases and supervising other mental health providers in their professional development. He has also given numerous workshops and training seminars on the topic of ILT-informed exposure therapy for a wide array of anxiety conditions at various international conventions.

Dr. Farrell has served as a member of the Board of Directors for OCD Wisconsin, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation, since 2018.

Disclosures
Financial: Dr. Farrell is employed by NOCD. He receives royalties from Oxford Press for the book Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Disorders.
Non-financial: Dr. Farrell is a member of ABCT, IOCDF, and AED.

Continuing Education Credit

Continuing education (CE) regulations vary by state/jurisdiction.  Check with your state or jurisdiction's licensing board to ensure course acceptance/approval.  

SOCIAL WORKERS

NOCD, #1805, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. NOCD maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 03/25/2022 – 03/25/2023. Social workers completing this course receive 2 continuing education credits.


PSYCHOLOGISTS

NOCD is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NOCD maintains responsibility for this program and its content.


COUNSELORS

NOCD has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7212. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NOCD is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Course Registration & Access

To register for this course, select PRE-ORDER NOW and create your account.  Approximately 15 minutes prior to the event, log-into your account and select My Dashboard from the header.  Locate the course and select START COURSE.  Follow the instructions to proceed to the Live Webinar lesson.

Completion Requirements

To earn CE credit (CE credit hours), participants MUST view and be present for the entire course and complete all course requirements.  Partial attendance will not qualify for CE credit.  

Digital certificates of completion are available upon course completion. Certificates are downloadable and are also available in your profile.  Include your licensing information in your profile to have it included on your certificate.

Please make sure you click the COMPLETE & CONTINUE  button after each lesson to progress to the end of the course.

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