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Behavior Therapy and Schizophrenia |
Friday, May 24, 2013 |
4:00 PM–7:00 PM |
101 G (Convention Center) |
Area: CBM/TPC; Domain: Applied Research |
CE Instructor: Jannette Cross, Ph.D. |
JANNETTE CROSS (Independent Practice) |
Description: An approach to shaping behavior among those with schizophrenia will be discussed. Included in the presentation will be the shaping of attention and cognitive functions (i.e., cognitive remediation). Targets of behavior change also will be discussed. This approach was presented in the landmark research by Gordon Paul, Ph.D., (Paul & Lentz, 1977) and has a long line of empirical support. An integrated and objective assessment system, the Clinical Frequency Recording System (CFRS), is utilized to guide and monitor the shaping process. The CFRS assessment process, indices, utility and application will be discussed. While an inpatient application will be the focus of this presentation, community applications will be discussed. |
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the workshop, participants should be able to:
Apply learning principles to shape target behaviors among those with schizophrenia.
Identify important areas of treatment focus.
Apply an assessment strategy that guides and monitors the shaping process.
Identify the concepts and methods of the Clinical Frequency Recording System.
Complete one of the Clinical Frequency Recording System forms. |
Activities: In addition to the presentation of information, participants will engage in active discussion and role play of shaping procedures. Participants will practice recording on the Clinical Frequency Recording System forms. |
Audience: Practitioners and administrators of inpatient and community settings. |
Content Area: Practice |
Instruction Level: Intermediate |