Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Trauma

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Target Audience: Psychologists
Instructional Level: Introductory

CE Course Description

Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment for trauma-related disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This comprehensive course is designed to equip psychologists with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to implement PE therapy effectively. This curriculum provides an overview of the evidence base for PE, step-by-step instructions for implementation, techniques for assessing client readiness and managing resistance, cultural and diversity considerations, and strategies for monitoring treatment outcomes. Emphasis is placed on adapting PE techniques to diverse populations while ensuring adherence to ethical standards and APA guidelines.

Courseware Supervisor: Ryan C. Warner, Ph.D., CRC

Author: Jay Trambadia, Psy.D.

CE Course Objectives

1. Describe the theoretical foundations and evidence base supporting Prolonged Exposure therapy.
2. Implement in vivo exposure techniques in a step-by-step manner.
3. Assess client readiness for PE therapy and address resistance effectively.
4. Integrate cultural considerations and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into trauma therapy.
5. Monitor and evaluate treatment progress and outcomes to ensure effectiveness.

Activity Schedule/Outline - Ongoing/Self-Paced

1. An Overview – 5 minutes

• Key Takeaways – 2 minutes

2. Section 1: Foundations of Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Its Evidence Base – 18 minutes

• Key Takeaways – 2 minutes

3. Section 2: Step-by-Step Implementation of Prolonged Exposure Therapy – 25 minutes

• Key Takeaways – 2 minutes

4. Section 3: Assessment of Client Readiness and Managing Resistance – 15 minutes

• Key Takeaways – 2 minutes

5. Section 4: Cultural Considerations and Adaptations in Trauma Therapy – 15 minutes

• Key Takeaways – 2 minutes

6. Section 5: Monitoring and Evaluating Treatment Progress and Outcomes – 15 minutes

• Key Takeaways – 2 minutes

7. Section 6: Practical Application and Next Steps – 12 minutes

• Key Takeaways – 2 minutes

8. References – 3 minutes

Total Time: 120 minutes

Course Date: 2025-04-14

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