Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Primer | Social Work Continuing Education
About this Event
Description of course content: This workshop provides an introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for beginner to intermediate practitioners seeking to strengthen clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention. Emphasis is placed on the use of structured, goal oriented and measurable interventions that support improved client outcomes. Participants will learn to apply CBT strategies with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and life transitions while considering the impact of systemic inequities, trauma, and environmental stressors. Practitioners will be provided with practical tools to utilize CBT through an evidence -informed, strengths based social work lens
Instructor: Professor Ryan Heath LCSW
Fee: $150
Format: Live synchronous online workshop
CEUs: 6 CEU contact hours
Note: Workshop must be attended on BOTH May 14 and May 15 from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. ET.
Learning objectives:
- Describe the cognitive behavioral model and its relevance to social work practice
- Utilize CBT principles to conduct a comprehensive assessment and develop collaborative strengths-based goals
- Identify the role of automatic thoughts, irrational beliefs, and cognitive patterns in emotional distress
- Become familiar with the use of cognitive and behavioral intervention strategies while supporting clients in developing coping skills and adaptive patterns.
- Explore client assessment strategies and measure progress using simple client -centered monitoring tools
- Develop confidence in using CBT strategies in real world situations
Ryan Heath is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Syracuse University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences. His research seeks to understand how organized activities during out-of-school time (OST) and community schools promote the healthy development of students from under-resourced backgrounds, students of color, and other historically marginalized youth. In the School of Social Work, Heath teaches undergraduate and graduate classes on research methods, human development, human diversity, and clinical social work. He has also co-facilitated a seminar on applied statistics for doctoral students, and offers group seminars and independent studies on school social work. As part of his community-engaged research, Heath collaborates with local school districts and agencies on initiatives that expand and improve community schools across central and western New York, including co-founding the CNY Community Schools Collaborative and the New York State Community Schools Thruway Coalition. He has hosted multiple conferences at Syracuse University, bringing research and best practices to OST and community schools practitioners from across New York State. As a clinical social worker, Heath previously delivered cognitive-behavioral interventions to adolescents and groups in schools and community settings, and directed various OST and experiential education programs. He currently co-facilitates an interdisciplinary supervision group for school-based mental health interns in Onondaga, Seneca, and Wayne Counties. Heath earned a master’s degree in clinical social work and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. Heath also received a pre-doctoral fellowship and graduate certificate in interdisciplinary education sciences through the University of Chicago Committee on Education and the Institute of Education Sciences. He completed his bachelor’s degree with honors at Brown University.
The Syracuse University School of Social Work continuing education (program is approved by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) Office of the Professions (Provider #0106). Syracuse University School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and Middle States Commission on Higher Education.