Noah Lazar, PhD, C.Psych.
presented by
SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
Live webinar
January 21, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is an empirically validated and widely used problem-oriented psychotherapeutic approach. It examines the relationships between thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. Interventions generally target reducing distress through psychoeducation, the modification of cognitions and behavioural experimentation. Over the last twenty years, there have been considerable advances in applying CBT principles to treat psychosis. Such that CBT can be a helpful adjunct to pharmacotherapy. This webinar will discuss a CBT conceptualization of psychosis. It will address common misconceptions regarding the suitability of this population for psychotherapy. The facilitator will provide an overview of the treatment rationale and CBT strategies that are most helpful for these clients. Participants will have the opportunity to examine some of the outcome literature highlighting the effectiveness of CBT in treating psychosis. Please note: This training is part of the Certificate in cognitive behaviour therapy level 2, however, this webinar may be register in as a stand-alone training. Learn More . About the Facilitator: Dr. Noah Lazar, PhD, CPsych is a Clinical Director and Founder of The Downtown Psychology Clinic, which is a group private practice located in Toronto. He is also an Adjunct Professor and the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program Director at the University of Toronto. He completed his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Western University, with a research focus in the neurobiology and genetics of schizophrenia. He completed his predoctoral training at St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, in their Mood Disorders Clinic, Neuropsychology Service, and their Schizophrenia and Severe Mental Illness Clinic. He also worked in numerous inpatient and outpatient psychiatric clinics before beginning work full-time in private practice. He offers assessment and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for a wide-range of difficulties, including mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, and ADHD. He also works extensively with clients, experiencing mental health issues, return to work from short-term or long-term disability. He is certified by the Canadian Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies in the provision of CBT.
website: https://sickkidscmh.ca/course/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt-for-psychosis/ | 
