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• Janene DonarskiDuration:13 HoursFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Jun 17, 2019 Description Advances in neuroscience have provided a roadmap for the brain that shows us the key to working with anxious minds.
• But knowing how to interpret the complex map neuroscience provides has left many clinicians wondering ... How do I unlock the complicated inner works of the brain to guide my client sessions?In this new, comprehensive certification training program recording, you’ll see how neuroscience can inform why, how and what techniques can help your clients stop the symptoms of anxiety – even tough to treat panic attacks, worry, rumination, nausea, and pounding hearts.Now you can watch Janene Donarski, Ph.D., LP, LMSW, CCATP, for a comprehensive step-by-step clinical training on how you can revolutionize your anxiety treatment approach with the power of neuroplasticity.More than just the neurobiological “whats and whys”, you’ll also learn the “hows” of actual treatment – so you’ll know exactly how to empower your clients with strategies to resist anxiety-igniting cognitions.You’ll leave this program recording confident in your ability and be fully prepared to integrate brain-based strategies that motivate lasting change for calming the mind – even in your most anxious, worried, or obsessive clients.
• Handouts Manual - Anxiety Certification Course (10.5 MB) 174 Pages Available after Purchase Outline Using Neuroscience in the Treatment of AnxietyPositives:Causes and treatments knownCan explain the neurological symptomsScience provides evidence, authorityDe-stigmatizes disordersClinician concerns:You don’t have to be a neuroscientistOversimplification is inevitableFinding the right level of explanation is essentialEnhancing Engagement in Treatment Don’t neglect the therapeutic relationshipFocus on personalized goalsAddress the challenges of anxious clientsRemember that strategies are effortfulGuide the process using client’s goalsMaintain motivationNeuroplasticityDefined in everyday languageNeurologically informed therapy goal”Change the brain” in desired waysMake the brain more resistant to anxietyCreate a new selfRe-consolidation: The modification of emotional memoriesNeuropsychologically Informed CBTStrategies can be used to effectively “rewire” the brainLong history of evidence supporting efficacySkills-based approachStrong focus on the presentPsychoeducation is essentialIdentify the Two Neural Pathways to AnxietyAmygdala – bottom-up triggering of emotion, physicality of anxietyCortex – top-down emotion generation based in cognitionHow to explain the pathways to clientsHow anxiety is initiated in each pathwayThe pathways influence each otherClient Friendly ExplanationsUse illustrations to create concrete understandingFight/flight/freeze responsesThe “language of the amygdala”Anxiety and the cortexHelp clients recognize the two pathwaysNeuroplasticity in the Amygdala Essential for all Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, OCD, DepressionSleep and the amygdalaThe influence of exerciseBreathing techniques to reduce activationRelaxation, meditation, and yoga to modify responsesExposure as opportunities for the amygdala to learnCombating avoidanceIndications that the amygdala can learn new responsesPush through anxiety to change the amygdalaNeuroplasticity in the Cortex Essential for GAD, SAD, OCD, PTSD, Depression”Survival of the busiest” principleStrengthen or weaken specific circuitryThe healthy (adaptive) use of worry in the cortex”You can’t erase: You must replace”Recognize and modify the impact of uncertaintyTraining correct uses of distractionLeft hemisphere techniquesCognitive defusionCoping thoughtsFighting anticipationRight hemisphere techniquesImageryMusicMindfulness and anxiety resistancesNeuroplasticity and Medications for Anxiety Disorders, OCD, PTSD, DepressionMedication’s effects in the rewiring processThe myth of the chemical imbalanceThe danger of sedating the brain with benzodiazepinesPromote neuroplasticity with SSRIs, SNRIsThe effectiveness of CBT and medsMoving Beyond Diagnostic Categories to Focus on Anxiety PathwaysAddress anxiety as a component of many diagnosesDepression, substance abuse, etc.Amygdala and cortex-based techniques that can help in other disordersTarget brain-based symptoms rather than disordersWorry, obsessions, rumination respond to similar cortex-based techniquesPanic, phobic responses, compulsions respond to amygdala-based techniquesResearch, Risks and Limitations Faculty Dr. Janene Donarski, PH.D., L.P., LMSW, CCATP Related seminars and products: 4 FTDC Janene M. Donarski, PhD, LP, LMSW, CCATP, is a fully licensed clinical psychologist and licensed master social worker who works in counseling therapy as well as psychological testing for mental health issues.
• Dr. Donarski specializes in neuropsychological assessment of children, adolescents, adults and geriatric populations including head injury, organic issues, emotional and complex behavior disorders.Dr.