Episode 7 (Series 2 - Advanced Beh Med): Basic Science of CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)

CBT is the gold standard - is a phrase you hear often. But what does that mean? Are there usable parts of CBT in a primary care visit? Can physicians and primary care providers use it in routine visits? Deepu George is joined by James Fahey, MD - Family Physician and PCBH champion and JoAnna Garza, LCSW - Behavioral Health Consultant and PCBH faculty to explain CBT as well as provide ways to break CBT down to applicable skills. Thoughts - Feelings - Behavior are the fundamental building blocks CBT and help explain a lot and help us intervene with skills. Series 2 focuses on Advanced Behavioral Medicine skills for primary care practice - developed for all primary care trainees. We introduce you to the Contextual Interview, then basics of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - calibrated to primary care practice. All resources (Lecture Power Points, Self-directed online learning modules, and Spotify episodes - all the companions) for this series can be found here: https://www.cfha.net/welcome-to-the-p...