Treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder with CBT - A Practical Approach

Practical CBT delivers high quality training workshops across the UK, Ireland and internationally for therapists, counsellors, health care workers, educators and the general publicWe offer CPD programmes in anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, couples counselling and other areas along with specialist sessions for SMEs and charitable organisations.A key part of our training programmes is the extensive resource guides we provide for all delegates.Our lead consultant, Professor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist, psychologist and UK National Teaching Fellow. In 2017 he was a Visiting Fellow/Scholar at the universities of Cornell, Yale and MIT in the USA.  He has taught, researched or practised in psychology and therapy for 30 years. He was Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Psychology at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He is the author ofThinking Psychologically(Palgrave) and co-editor ofAccounting for Relationships.  He is an occasional columnist forthe Guardian,theBBCand theTimes Higher. He currently works in private practice and was a volunteer therapist in Greater Manchester for several years. He has full accreditation from the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists.Delegates from the following organisations have attended our workshops:NHSThe University of ManchesterTrinity College Dublin1Point CounsellingUniversity of BoltonLiverpool John Moores UniversityUniversity of SalfordOxford UniversityThe Open UniversityYorkville University, CaliforniaDepartment of Mental Health, Los Angeles CountyThe Chinese University of Hong KongUniversity of Queensland, AustraliaWest Yorkshire PoliceDHCLotus Rose PsychotherapySimeon CentreMhiSTLancashire ConstabularyBeacon CounsellingThe Relationship HubHurting to HealingCraven CollegeTalking Therapies'Practical CBT' is a trading name of Hampshire Global Ltd Companies Registration Number: 08534602

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This practical workshop covers key techniques for treating GAD delivered through demonstrations, presentation and case studies.

Dublin City University

The workshop will include practical, evidence-based techniques for treating GAD delivered through live demonstration, case studies, presentation and anonymous 'Ask The Audience' interactive polling.The workshop is aimed at practising therapists and counsellors, students and trainees. A Certificate of Attendance confirming 6 hours CPD will be available to all attendees.Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only a quarter of those suffering receive treatment. In 2023, an average of 37% of women and 30% of men reported high levels of anxiety in the UK and Ireland. Although highly effective treatments for anxiety disorders exist, only about 1 in 4 people in need receive any treatment.The workshop will include opportunities for you to observe best practice and optionally practice your own client skills in a supportive and safe environment.Consideration will be given to how these techniques can be applied by counsellors to manage our own stress.Key ideas<ol><li>Introduction - What is GAD?</li><li>Overview of Treatment Principles</li><li>GAD Prevalence, symptoms, DSM-V and NICE/HSE Guidelines</li><li>Causes vs maintenance factors in anxiety</li><li>Relaxation Techniques</li><li>Unhelpful Beliefs about worrying (Wells)</li><li>Postponement of Worry</li><li>Problem solving and anxiety</li><li>Guided Meditation and Mindfulness (UCLA)</li><li>Intolerance of Uncertainty (Dugas)</li><li>Compassion and Anxiety (Gilbert)</li><li>Relapse Prevention, Discharge and follow up</li><li>Applying the techniques to ourselves as therapists.</li><li>Summary</li></ol>What previous attendees have said about this eventLearned a lot of new techniques - thank you!Excellent, I’ve learnt a great deal today .... thank you!This was very clear and practical. The techniques simple to understand. Excellent sessionInteresting Patrick - helps me to get my thoughts in order. Enjoy some of the links and will find overall very useful - especially metacognitionsI have learned new techniques on working with GAD that I think will be very useful in practice. Thank you!ResourcesA full set of slides with extensive clickable links to free online resources, is sent free to all delegates after the event.CPDA CPD certificate of Attendance confirming 6 hour skills CPD is available free to all delegates who attend. See specimen certificate below.FacilitatorProfessor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist, psychologist and UK National Teaching Fellow. Educated at the universities of Glasgow and Oxford, he has completed CPD programmes at Harvard Business School and Ashridge. In 2017 he was a Visiting Fellow/Scholar at the universities of Cornell, Yale and MIT in the USA. He has taught, researched or practised in psychology and therapy for 30 years. His first post was a Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Psychology at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He is the author of Thinking Psychologically (Palgrave), <a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/patrick-mcghee/the-ultimate-cbt-handbook-2025/paperback/product-nvg28rd.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4" title="https://www.lulu.com/shop/patrick-mcghee/the-ultimate-cbt-handbook-2025/paperback/product-nvg28rd.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Ultimate CBT Handbook 2025</a> and co-editor of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Accounting-Relationships-Explanation-Representation-Knowledge/dp/0416414109" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Accounting-Relationships-Explanation-Representation-Knowledge/dp/0416414109" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Accounting for Relationships </a>(Methuen). He is an occasional columnist for <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/patrick-mcghee" title="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/patrick-mcghee" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">the Guardian</a>, the BBC and the Times Higher. He currently works in private practice in Greater Manchester. He has full accreditation from the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies which is regulated by the Professional Standards Authority. Tea and Coffee will be available. Lunch can be purchased from the nearby University Cafe.

Agenda

Introduction & What is GAD? Definition & core characteristics 

GAD Prevalence, Symptoms, DSM-5, and NICE/HSE Guidelines Diagnostic criteria

Causes vs Maintenance Factors in Anxiety What contributes to GAD

Morning Coffee Break

Overview of Treatment Principles & Relaxation Techniques

Unhelpful Beliefs About Worry (Wells) & Postponement of Worry

Problem-Solving and Anxiety

 Intolerance of Uncertainty (Dugas) & Guided Meditation/Mindfulness (UCLA)

Compassion and Anxiety (Gilbert) & Applying the Techniques to Ourselves as The

Afternoon Tea Break

Relapse Prevention, Discharge & Follow-up

Summary & Q&A

Closing Reflection & Takeaways

Lunch Break

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