Understanding Panic Disorder
Discover how to identify and assess panic disorder using key symptoms, criteria, and clinical tools.
CBT FrameworkÂ
Explore how the cognitive-behavioral model explains panic and how distorted thinking patterns sustain anxiety.
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Interrupting Avoidance
Examine how avoidance behaviors maintain fear and anxiety in panic disorder—and how to interrupt the cycle.
About the Course
Learning Objectives By the end of this presentation, learners will be able to: 1. Define panic disorder and its core symptoms, recognize diagnostic criteria, and assess using clinical measures and clinical interview. 2. Explain the cognitive-behavioral model of panic disorder and how distorted thinking patterns contribute to the maintenance of panic attacks. 3. Identify the role of avoidance behaviors in panic disorder and how these behaviors reinforce fear and anxiety. 4. Discuss the principles of CBT in treating panic disorder
Meet Your Instructor
Candyce Tart, Ph.D. is a seasoned clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, specializing in the treatment of military Veterans with PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and health behavior challenges. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Southern Methodist University in 2012, with a focus on anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD. Dr. Tart completed her internship and postdoctoral residency at a major medical center in Albuquerque, specializing in PTSD and rural mental health. Her academic work includes 17 peer-reviewed publications advancing the treatment of OCD, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. In addition to traditional evidence-based therapies (CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches), Dr. Tart is certified in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, including ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA, after completing clinical training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI). In 2024, she founded Cedar Psychology Services, dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality care. Dr. Tart is also committed to training the next generation of therapists with an emphasis on compassionate, evidence-based, and person-centered care. Contact her at [email protected] or 505-805-2912.
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Join now to gain in-depth knowledge, practical skills, and strategies for effective Panic Disorder treatment. Please be informed all presentations are recorded.
$60.00