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The Process of Change in Anxiety Disorder Treatment: Common Elements Across Treatment Models and Modes

Date

This course was held on February 22, 2023

Presenter

Omar Canosa, MD, Medical Director

ANXIETY INSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL SERIES

The Process of Change in Anxiety Disorder Treatment: Common Elements Across Treatment Models and Modes

Every clinical intervention is, by definition, a technology of change. In the treatment of anxiety disorders, the change that is brought about, via any clinical intervention, follows a common thread–behavioral remission of anxiety-based safety behaviors. This presentation will look at how different modes of treatment (psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, behavioral support coaching), and different therapy models (cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, CBT and third wave models such as DBT and ACT) all promote the necessary behavior change which is at the heart of successful treatment outcomes for anxiety disorders.

Learning Objectives

  • Increase participant understanding of the cognitive/behavioral origins and maintenance of anxiety disorders
  • Present an overarching framework upon which all successful treatments for anxiety disorders can be situated
  • Describe different modes and models of treatment for anxiety disorders, and discuss how these fit within the overarching framework
  • Discuss the practical implications of an overarching framework which can guide anxiety disorder treatment selection and implementation

CE credit(s) available for clinical professionals, psychologists, therapists, counselors, and social workers. Please email kbravo@anxietyinstitute.com for additional continuing education details.

Omar Canosa, MD

Medical Director

BS, Florida International University // MD, UCE (San Pedro, DR)

Dr. Omar Canosa joins the Anxiety Institute with over twenty years of experience as a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. After earning his doctorate in medicine in 1999, Dr. Canosa completed his general psychiatry training at Temple University’s School of Medicine, with a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Drexel University’s College of Medicine in Philadelphia. From 2008 to 2014, Dr. Canosa worked for Atlantic Health’s Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, where he spearheaded the evolution of an integrative and evidence-based pediatric eating disorder treatment program.

Dr. Canosa is an integrative psychiatrist with a deep commitment to addressing both the symptoms and underlying challenges of anxiety and OCD, while promoting overall well-being for each client. His clinical interventions draw on a diverse range of healing traditions, allowing him to offer a multidimensional approach to mental health care that goes beyond just managing symptoms.

Through an approach rooted in a deep understanding of the unique developmental changes that occur during adolescence and young adulthood, Dr. Canosa recognizes that the brain undergoes significant neurological shifts during this critical period, affecting emotional regulation, behavior, and decision-making. His treatment strategies are informed by these developmental transformations, ensuring that each client's care is tailored to their specific stage of growth. In his role as Medical Director at Anxiety Institute, Dr. Canosa collaborates closely with the clinical team to provide medical insight and integrative guidance, complementing the psychological approaches used in programming and treatment. He consults individually with clients and families to discuss personalized medical treatment options, including medication management. His ultimate goal is to create a therapeutic environment that fosters healing, resilience, and long-term well-being for individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders.

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Questions regarding this course?

Kyrsten Bravo

Email: kbravo@anxietyinstitute.com
Phone: (203) 570-9623