Date course created: May 2025
The idea of exposure-based therapy can be daunting for some clients suffering from crippling OCD. While ERP is the most well-known prescription for OCD, currently it is not the only evidence-based modality that is designed to tackle OCD. In fact, other options exist that do not rely on the exposure element for a successful treatment outcome. For many, I-CBT gets the job done as a stand-alone approach, backed by strong evidence of enduring positive outcomes in the face of OCD’s most challenging symptomatology.
Join us as we learn the ins and outs of Inference-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (I-CBT), a non-exposure based modality for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Using a very down-to-earth and accessible teaching style, this course is designed for therapists who come in with an with an existing framework for understanding and treating (OCD). While exposure and response prevention (ERP) is another wonderful tool in treating OCD, our toolboxes for treatment should be as varied as the individuals we serve. Join us as we take a deep dive into the mechanisms of change that make I-CBT such a wonderfully healing tool.
**This is a 6-CE noninteractive, self-paced online video course delivered in home study format via an industry-standard online learning platform**
Agenda:
00:00 – 00:42: Background of I-CBT, Obsessional Doubts, Mechanisms of Reasoning in OCD
00:42 – 01:31: Doubt / Uncertainty / Certainty, Managing OCD Discussions, the Obsessional Story
01:31 – 02:19: Introduction to Feared Possible Self, Examples of Normal and Obsessional Doubts
02:19 – 02:59: Examining Extreme Doubts, Testing Behaviors in OCD, Practical Tips for Clients
02:59 – 03:34: Understanding the OCD Bubble, Exploring the Crossover Point, Regaining Trust in Oneself
03:34 – 04:14: Tips and Tricks for Clients, Storytelling in Therapy, Building a Supportive Community
04:14 – 05:13: Faulty Reasoning in OCD, Doubts and Compulsions, Exploring the Authentic Self
05:13 – 06:00: Homework for Self-Reflection, Mindfulness and Authenticity, Research Insights on ICBT
Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). After completing this training, participants will be able to identify and describe the main mechanisms of change in the I-CBT process.
b). After completing this training, participants will be able to learn and understand the 12 core module outlines of I-CBT and be able to help clients navigate the process.
c). After completing this training, participants will be able to understand and describe the difference between reasonable and obsessional doubts.
d). After completing this training, participants will be able to identify and describe the role of inferential confusion and how this relates specifically to OCD and the I-CBT model of treatment.
e). After completing this training, participants will be able to understand the difference between the Feared Possible Self and the Real Self through an I-CBT lens.
f). After completing this training, participants will be able to learn and apply the different scales, measurement tools, and screenings specific to I-CBT.
g). After completing this training, participants will be able to gain a basic understanding of the research supporting I-CBT as an evidence-based treatment.
Target Audience:
Mental Health Clinicians & Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Counselors, School Personnel, and Healthcare Workers.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Angela M. Henry, LCSW
Material Author(s): Angela M. Henry, LCSW
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- Delivery Method – This course is a recorded asynchronous, self-paced webinar training, and there is no access time limit or due date to complete it once enrolled. The enrolled learner will stream the recorded presentation and view the materials from their internet connected device via an industry-standard online learning platform.
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