ON-DEMAND: Recorded footage & course content (certificate, videos, quiz) will be available until September 1, 2026. Extensions cannot be granted under any circumstances.
In this workshop Dr. Carissa Muth guides participants through the complex landscape of treating co-occurring disorders, moving beyond “siloed” manuals to an integrated, evidence-based framework. Participants will examine the “Gold Standard” protocols for PTSD, OCD, Anxiety, and Depression—specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Trauma-Focused interventions—understanding not just how to use them, but when to sequence them for maximum efficacy. The course tackles the common clinical dilemma of the “complex client,” where trauma symptoms often fuel obsessive-compulsive cycles or depressive avoidance, requiring a nuanced, transdiagnostic approach. Dr. Muth will provide a roadmap for distinguishing between overlapping symptoms (e.g., intrusive trauma memories vs. OCD obsessions) to prevent misdiagnosis and contraindicated treatment. Through clinical demonstrations and case analysis, therapists will learn to build “fear hierarchies” that address multiple pathologies simultaneously while maintaining the therapeutic alliance. Finally, the workshop addresses the critical role of attachment and nervous system regulation in preparing high-acuity clients for the rigors of exposure-based work.
