CBT for Bipolar Disorder Webinar

This informative webinar, led by Dr. Emily Huang, explores the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for managing bipolar disorder.

Dr. Huang emphasizes a client-centered approach that prioritizes individual needs and quality of life improvement over symptom reduction alone. The webinar considers different illness stages, such as early diagnosis acceptance.

Dr. Huang delves into various strategies beyond CBT, including:

• Family interventions: communication skills training
• Sleep hygiene practices
• Mindfulness techniques for anxiety reduction
• Imagery work
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills adaptation, like emotional self-regulation

The importance of collaboration with prescribing medical professionals is highlighted, along with strategies for:

• Empathizing with clients about long-term medication needs
• Assisting clients in identifying and modifying inaccurate beliefs about medication

The webinar also addresses:

• Reducing self-stigma associated with bipolar disorder
• Cross-cultural considerations: the role of families from diverse backgrounds in providing support, expressing concern, and viewing the illness.