A Faith-based Approach Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment and Attachment Styles
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This training will examine cognitive-behavioral treatment from a faith-based perspective. Participants will examine the underlying Biblical principles of CBT. Cognitive-Behavioral treatment is an integration of treatment approaches that examine the relationship between thoughts and behaviors. This presentation with specifically examine William Glasser's Reality Therapy/Choice Therapy principles as well as the interaction between attachment styles, thoughts, feelings and behaviors. We will also discuss CBT strategies that can be useful in the treatment process. Practical strategies to use with clients will be demonstrated.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Identify different Cognitive-Behavioral treatment options.
2. Examine the Biblical principles of Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT).
3. Articulate practical strategies of CBT to be used with clients.
Cathi Spooner , LCSW, RPT/S, CTS, has been a licensed clinical social worker since 1997 and became a registered play therapy supervisor in 2009. She is also certified in Basic Sand Therapy though the Center for Culture and Sandplay, and a Certified Trauma Specialist through the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children. Cathi has worked with children, adolescents and their families since 1982 in a variety of capacities including therapeutic recreation, teaching special education, working in residential treatment programs and outpatient substance abuse treatment. She has been in private practice since 2000. In 2006 she formed Phoenix Family Counseling & Play Therapy Center, PLLC which specializes in providing play therapy services as well as psychotherapy services to adults and families.