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PILOT TEST Integrating Key Principles of Inhibitory Learning Theory Into Your Exposure Practice

WITH NICHOLAS FARRELL, PhD

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Course Description

This intermediate-level 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.

Home study

108-minute pre-recorded webinar
(original recording: 04/22/2025)

CE Credits

2 CE credits; 2 CE hours

Cost of course

Free!

Intended audience

Intermediate-level course for Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Other Mental Health Professionals

Presenter

Nicholas Farrell

Dr. Nicholas Farrell is the Director of Clinical Development & Programming for NOCD and a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Farrell has extensive experience with OCD, anxiety disorders, trauma, and eating disorders. His clinical career has centered around directly providing exposure-based therapies for complex cases and supervising other mental health providers in their professional development.

Dr. Farrell received his master's and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Wyoming. He completed his predoctoral internship training as a psychology resident at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

Dr. Farrell has conducted research and is a published author on maximizing the effectiveness of exposure therapy. He is an experienced instructor, having given numerous workshops and training seminars on the topic of exposure therapy for a wide array of anxiety conditions at various national and international conferences.

Disclosures

Financial: Dr. Farrell is employed by NOCD and has completed this talk as part of his standard duties.

Non-financial: Dr. Farrell is a member of ABCT.

THIS IS A PILOT TEST ONLY. NO CE CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED.

Thank you for your participation!

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