Description
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 individual’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 6.5 hours on eLearning training via eLearning modules. This course provides you with an advanced understanding of CAT treatment and is the final step to becoming a Certified CAT Practitioner. The course presents an in-depth review of the CAT model; detailed practices on assessments, structure treatment planning, and application of advanced interventions for various challenges faced by the individual; documentation of CAT services; utilizing Motivational Interviewing during CAT and differences of CAT and other evidenced based practices.
This training provides 6.5 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 the training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.
Funding for all training opportunities is provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and is only offered to Texas residents.
