Calming the Anxious Brain: Understanding the Neuroscience of Anxiety to Provide Effective Treatment

Course overview

As mental health professionals, we know more about the neurological processes underlying anxiety-based disorders than any other disorders. With this knowledge, we can use evidence-based interventions to impact the brain and provide effective treatment for our clients. In this course, Dr. Pittman will teach you a neurologically informed approach to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that is accessible to clients of all educational levels. You'll learn how the amygdala and cortex influence the production of fear and anxiety and how to apply this knowledge to your practice. But treating anxiety doesn't mean eliminating it. Humans are by nature fearful and anxious creatures. We need to learn to accept what we cannot change and focus on changing what we can. By understanding the neuroscience of anxiety, we can determine what aspects of anxiety can be changed and what is part of the human condition. Clients benefit from a goal-directed approach that focuses on reaching personal goals rather than the unrealistic goal of eliminating anxiety. Join us and learn how to help your clients tame their amygdala and calm their anxious brain!