New Exposure to Exposure Workshop Launched

New "Exposure to Exposure" Workshop Launched

Exposure therapy is an evidence-based treatment for a range of anxiety disorders, and exposure techniques feature in evidence-based treatments for other presenting problems such as Eating Disorders. However, research tells us that a significant number of therapists do not use exposure therapy. CCI has been delivering exposure therapy for many years as part of our clinical treatment program, and several of our self-help modules include instructions on how to do exposure exercises (e.g., When Panic Attacks, Stepping out of Social Anxiety).

This year, CCI has created a new 1-day training workshop that provides participants with a strong theoretical understanding of why we do exposure, and experiential exercises to help participants feel more confident in utilising exposure effectively. In collaboration with Curtin University, this workshop was rolled out in June 2024 with 56 postgraduate psychology students as part of a research project examining the impact of exposure training on therapists’ beliefs about, intentions to use, and application of, exposure. The workshop will also be offered to mental health clinicians in WA as part of CCI’s 2025 training calendar – if interested, please keep an eye out for the calendar’s release at the end of the year!

Last Updated: 14/10/2024