Advances in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Addictive Disorders: Focus on Content and Process with Bruce S. Liese, PhD, ABPP - On-Demand-Advances in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Addictive Disorders

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Dr. David Stifler welcomes attendees on behalf of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and SAMHSA to a webinar on Advances in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Addictive Disorders. Dr. Bruce Lees, a seasoned academic with over 100 courses and 75 publications, presents on this topic, reflecting on the evolution of CBT since 1993 and emphasizing the importance of integrating various therapeutic techniques.<br /><br />Key advancements in CBT include a shift from solely preventing relapse to allowing patients to set their own goals. The focus is now on comprehensive case conceptualizations, which include considering the individual's early life and cultural context. Despite past misconceptions labeling CBT as superficial, it now incorporates a wider range of therapeutic elements like motivational interviewing and attention to interpersonal processes.<br /><br />Dr. Lees points out the complexity of effective therapy, stressing that no single approach fits all patients due to the multifaceted nature of addictions. He highlights the importance of therapist characteristics in influencing outcomes, advocating for a dynamic and evolving case conceptualization process.<br /><br />The session also covers cognitive science concepts relevant to CBT, such as executive functions like inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility. Dr. Lees addresses common therapy errors and emphasizes the necessity for effortful, deliberate engagement from both therapist and patient to facilitate change.<br /><br />Overall, the presentation underscores the dynamic and integrative nature of modern CBT in treating addictive disorders, moving beyond rigid techniques to consider each patient’s unique context and needs.

Keywords

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Addictive Disorders

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

SAMHSA

Dr. David Stifler

Dr. Bruce Lees

Therapeutic Techniques

Motivational Interviewing

Case Conceptualizations

Cognitive Science

Therapist Characteristics

Executive Functions

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