Treatment for Chronic Depression
Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy
Course Description
This volume describes the Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP), a research-based approach designed to motivate chronically depressed patients to change and to help them develop needed problem-solving and relationship skills. Presenting clear, step-by-step guidelines for implementing CBASP—along with compelling empirical evidence that supports its efficacy—the book is filled with illustrative case material that brings challenging clinical situations to life. Also covered are ways to measure treatment outcomes and recommended procedures for training and supervision.
Course Outline
Target Audience: Social workers, counselor, and other mental health professionals.
Course Content Level: Advanced
Number of CE Hours: 10
Type of CE hours: Clinical
Delivery format: Reading based asynchronous distance learning.
Course completion requirements:
How to Obtain Continuing Education Credit
Please follow the steps below to obtain the necessary contact hours of home study continuing
education credit:
1. Read course objectives.
2. Study the course text:
3. The questions for the final examination are attached here. Answer these questions by marking
your Scantron card:
Write your name on every Scantron card in the space provided. Also write the exam title
in the space marked “Subject”.
True/false examination Mark the Scantron card as follows: Use A for true answers, B for
false answers. Disregard C, D and E.
Multiple-choice questions Choose the letter of the correct answer and mark the Scantron
card accordingly.
Marking the Scantron card Use No. 2 pencil only. Make dark marks. Erase completely to
change.
4. Complete the licensure information on the examination sheet.
5. Return the scantron card, examination sheet and student evaluation of the course.
You’ll need 70% correct score on the post-test for successful completion of the course.
6. Retain a copy of the answers for your record.
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ACE Provider Approval Statement: Homestead Schools, Inc., 1070, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Assoiciation of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses for continuing education credit.
ACE provider approval period: 4/2/2023-4/2/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 10 Clinical continuing education credits.
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Course last updated: June, 2024
Learning Objectives
Upon Completion of the course you’ll be able to:
- Describe the unique features of Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy that distinguish it from other psychotherapy programs
- Discuss the relationship between cognitive-emotional development and the interpersonal-social psychopathology of chronically depressed patients.
- Identify the specific psychopathological mechanisms of chronic depression.
- Describe the historical development of understanding depression and the course pattern of chronic depression.
- Administer the Situational Analysis process in treatment.
- Discuss the use of a disciplined personal relationship with a patient in treatment.
- Measure the effectiveness of treatment.
- Identify the training required to be a CBASP therapist.
- Identify the distinctions between CBASP and other cognitive therapies.
- Discuss means of resolving common patient problem and crisis intervention techniques.