Certification in Anxiety Therapy

Course details

In this course, you will gain a thorough understanding of anxiety in all of its manifestations, as well as learn proven therapies from both traditional and alternative medicine. Focus is placed on the accurate identification of specific anxiety disorders, their probable causes and understanding the specific treatment options for each, which is best able to facilitate good mental and bodily health.

What is included in the anxiety therapy

• Lecture
• Tutorial
• Clinical supervision
• Case review & assessment

Training Topics

• Introduction to anxiety
• General anxiety disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Panic disorder
• Social anxiety disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Childhood anxiety
• Anxiety and eating disorders
• Evaluation and psychoeducation
• Cognitive therapy / cognitive challenging
• The basics of in vivo exposure: building a hierarchy to address the core fears
• Imaginal exposure

Course Layout

• We use the mastery system of education. Besides lecturing, this course provides clinical experience such as: research, case study, group clinical supervision, reflections, discussions & presentation. Assessment includes case study oral and written presentations, group participation, research paper and assignments.
• The topics mentioned above are taught within 3 months. During this period, students will also be given clinical case assignments and presentations to do.
• Our course is structured as 2 intensive workshop with 6 group clinical supervision & oral / written case presentation for the assessment. Fulfilling the attendance and passing the criteria given will lead to towards the licensed practitioner membership of Adult Psychotherapy, Geriatric Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Couple Therapy, Child Therapy, Art Therapy and/or Expressive Therapy Divisions of Malaysia Association of Psychotherapy.

Below are the equipments used:

• Psychometric instruments
• Subliminal recordings cds
• PsychoAromatherapy essential oil blends and pots
• Insomnia laboratory diagnostic testing kits
• Insomnia psychonutrtional medicine
• Reference books and journals
• Journaling and art therapeutic materials
• Audio Resources
• White board
• Notes/ books