Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) Basic: December 4-5, 2018

Description

This in-person workshop is available by invitation only to designated Managed Care Organizations (MCO) and their behavioral health affiliates.

CAT is an evidence-based psychosocial intervention designed to bypass cognitive and motivational impairments associated with serious mental illness in an effort to improve functional outcomes. CAT interventions include environmental supports such as signs, checklists, alarms, pill containers, and the organization of belongings to cue and sequence adaptive behaviors in the client’s home. The interventions are individualized based upon a standardized assessment of each person’s needs and challenges. CAT has been shown to decrease rates of relapse and to improve multiple functional outcomes.

This is a 2 ½ to 3-day workshop consisting of classroom teaching each morning followed by practicing learned skills each afternoon within members’ homes. In-home visits consist of conducting assessments and establishing supports according to the treatment manual. This training is best suited for field-based staff who provide regular in-home visits to members over a prolonged period of time. The in-person workshop is followed by three months of every other week supervision via Skype or similar platform.

Prerequisites: You must complete the CAT eLearning course prior to the in-person workshop. If you do not successfully complete the eLearning course prior to the in-person workshop you will be asked to reschedule for a later date.

Please go to iceebp.com/secure/e-learning.html and enroll in the course. This course provides 3.6 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor. Upon successful completion of this online course, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.