Treating Anxiety Disorders

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According to 2005 data from the National Institute of Mental, 40 million American adults ages 18 and older, or about 18.1% of people, meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder. It is also a common disorder in school-age children. Clinicians will be faced with diagnosing and treating these common disorders. In the course, an overview of anxiety disorders and treatment modalities will be obtained. Panic disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobias and Agoraphobia will be explored through DSM-IV TR criteria, case examples and treatment strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relaxation and Stress Reduction Techniques, EDMR and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy modalities will be discussed as successful treatment techniques. Use of these techniques in a clinical vs. school setting will be considered. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate College of Health and Human Sciences Counseling