Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Donna Sudak, MD-Cognitive Behavior Therapy Video Recording

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In this webinar, Dr. David Siffler introduces a monthly series on evidence-based intensive psychotherapy training for addiction practitioners, hosted in partnership with the Oregon Health and Science University and the University of California at San Diego. Dr. Donna Sudak, a professor and vice chair for education in the Department of Psychiatry at Drexel University, is the speaker for this session. Dr. Sudak explains the key principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for addiction treatment, including collaboration, problem-solving, and the importance of education, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, exposure, contingency management, stimulus control, and skills training. She emphasizes the need for structured treatment plans and regular progress assessments, providing a case example of using CBT to address substance use disorders.<br /><br />In another video, Dr. Damon Sudak discusses the use of CBT in substance use disorder treatment. He highlights the neurobiological effects and reinforcing nature of substance use and emphasizes the importance of education and understanding the long-term consequences. Dr. Sudak discusses the concept of immediate gratification, tolerance of discomfort, and the identification of triggers and high-risk situations for substance use. He explains the use of thought records and behavioral experiments to challenge problematic thoughts and beliefs. Dr. Sudak also discusses the role of contingency management in preventing relapses and addresses the impact of cannabis on psychotherapy, advocating for patient education on its mental health effects. Throughout, he stresses the integration of motivational interviewing and CBT and the significance of addressing underlying thoughts and emotions in the treatment of substance use disorders.<br /><br />Credits:<br />- Dr. Donna Sudak, speaker and professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Drexel University.<br />- Dr. David Siffler, organizer and host of the webinar.<br />- Oregon Health and Science University and University of California at San Diego, co-hosts of the webinar.

Keywords

evidence-based psychotherapy

addiction practitioners

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

collaboration

cognitive restructuring

behavioral activation

exposure therapy

contingency management

substance use disorders

thought records

motivational interviewing

treatment plans