CPHSSWCE0393 - CBT-ART: A combination of cognitive behavioral interventions and art therapy for treatment of distressful memories and emotions

Course Description

Course Description:  CBT-ART is an innovative published protocol of treatment that integrates cognitive behavioural interventions with guided imagery and art therapy.  The combined two treatment methods focus on visual elements.  The protocol was implemented successfully in a prospective study design among women suffering from pain and postpartum depression.  the CBT-ART protocol integrates drawing and cognitive behavioural techniques to transform distressing images, symptoms, and memories.  The protocol aims to change the structural components of the image and, through this, reduce symptoms of distress, anxiety, and depression.  An advantage of this protocol is that it goes beyond the verbal level of interaction to introduce a more embodied visual approach, together with the use of cognition and insight as in most verbal psychotherapies.

In the CBT-ART workshop, we will teach participants how to use the CBT-ART model in addressing personal distressful images and memories as a way to enhance adaptive coping.  The learning will be experiential and interactive, together with theoretical foundations of the method.  The instructor will show, in vivo, how the protocol works by focusing on examples of stressful experiences.  The workshop will incorporate cognitive components, guided imagery, and the use of drawings in an integrative intervention.

Target Audience:  Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Social Workers

Continuing Education Contact Hours:  2 1/2 contact hours

Course Outline

Course Agenda:

Theoretical Introduction -- 15 minutes

Experiencing CBT-ART:

• Stage 1 -- Stress-related images and group sharing -- 30 minutes
• Stage 2 -- Resource images and group sharing -- 30 minutes
• BREAK -- 15 minutes
• Stage 3 -- Integration of stress and resource images and group sharing -- 45 minutes

Discussion and Implications -- 30 minutes

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, students will be able to do the following:

• identify stressful images
• identify resource images

When students return to the workplace, they will be able to do the following:

• reduce their own stress levels by practicing the CBT-ART intervention strategies
• share their own experience of the CBT-ART intervention with clients

Notes

• Pre-Approved Provider:  Temple University School of Social Work Continuing Education Program is a pre-approved provider of continuing education courses and programs for social workers and clinical social workers in Pennsylvania.
• Continuing Education Certificates:  At the conclusion of the course, paper certificates denoting continuing education clock hours will be provided to students who successfully complete the course.  To successfully complete the course, students must attend the entire course (from start to finish), actively participate in the course, and submit a course evaluation form.  Note:  Certificates are printed 72 hours in advance of the scheduled course.  The Continuing Education Office will mail paper certificates within 14 calendar days of the course to any students who register after the certificates are printed.  Tuition for the course covers the cost of the paper certificate.
• Accommodations:  To request special accommodations, please send an email to the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) that includes a contact person, phone number, and specific accommodation requested.  Please provide at least 14 calendar day's notice before the scheduled course.
• Cancellations/Refunds:  Please notify the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) as soon as possible if you need to cancel your registration.  Registrants who provide more than 7 days' notice of cancellation receive 100% tuition refund.  Registrants who provide more than 24 hours' but less than 7 days' notice of cancellation receive 50% tuition refund.  Registrants who provide less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation receive 0% tuition refund.
• Questions/Grievances:  For any questions or grievances, please send an email to the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) that includes a contact person, phone number, and questions or description of grievances.