Introduction to CBT for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
Description
Panic disorder and agoraphobia are two highly comorbid anxiety disorders that respond well to exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy (Papola et al, 2022; Pompoli et al, 2018). This presentation will review diagnostic criteria for both disorders, including possible differences in clinical presentation related to diverse identities (American Psychiatric Association, 2022). Then, the construct of anxiety sensitivity and its relation to panic and agoraphobia will be discussed. Last, cognitive behavioral interventions for these diagnoses will be introduced, with a particular focus on in vivo and interoceptive exposures.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Describe DSM-5-TR criteria for panic disorder and agoraphobia.
- Define the construct of anxiety sensitivity and understand how it applies to panic disorder and agoraphobia.
- List evidence-based CBT techniques for panic disorder and agoraphobia.
Instructor Bio
Dr. Cara Genbauffe is a staff psychologist and clinical supervisor at the Center for Emotional Health who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD and related disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and PTSD. She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Stress and Anxiety Services of NJ.
Dr. Genbauffe has no conflicts of interest for this program.
Contact Us
For questions, please contact: ce@gsapp.rutgers.edu
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