METACOGNITIVE THERAPY:
AN EFFICIENT APPROACH FOR THE
TREATMENT OF WORRY AND RUMINATION
LIVE & RECORDED TRAINING:
MAY 19TH | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
1 CEU
Description:
Persistent worry and Rrumination can be debilitating issues that are often difficult to resolve in therapy. Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) is an evidence-based treatment that was developed by English psychologists, Dr. Adrien Wells and Dr. Hans Nordahl, to address Worry and Rumination, which they see as the root of many mental health issues. MCT is a trans-diagnostic approach and can be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, and depression.
MCT addresses not the content of what we are ruminating about as in traditional CBT, but rather the thought processes involved. Often, the mechanism of thought intended to solve problems becomes the problem. MCT helps to shift this. Metacognitive Therapy can fill a gap in treatment. This training serves as a primer to learn basic information about MCT.
Training Objectives:
1. Understand what makes worry and rumination difficult to treat, needing a specific protocol
2. Learn to identify basic concepts behind MCT
3. Understand what differentiates MCT from CBT and other approaches
Presenter Bio: LUCY GRANTZ, LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota specializing in therapy for adults and teens struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Anxiety. I have been working with OCD since 2018. I have lived experience with recovering from the grip of OCD and am subsequently committed to helping others. My OCD presentation appeared with primarily mental compulsions (sometimes called Pure-O), so I have an abundance of understanding of mental compulsions as well as physical compulsions. Currently, I use Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) as a preferred method to treat OCD. I find the approach provides an enlightening "manual for the OCD brain", and I've seen clients improve greatly, often in a matter of months. I attend several peer consultations and also consult with Frederick Aardema, one of the founders of I-CBT.
Do address rumination and worry in OCD, anxiety and depression, I use Metacognitive Therapy. Metacognitive Therapy, developed by Adrian Wells, addresses the layer of thought ABOUT worry and rumination that keeps it alive. I also treat Panic Disorder through teaching clients they don't need to fear the sensations that lead into panic attacks. Anxiety Sensitivity frequently coincides with OCD. I bring to treatment a wealth of experience personally and as a therapist. I have a background in exploring Buddhism and mindfulness, which is beneficial for the therapeutic process. As an OCD provider, I was trained in Exposure and Response Prevention through the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute. Maintaining a private practice, Pivot Psych MN, in Southwest Minneapolis, Minnesota, I am available for telehealth and in-person appointments. License #2314
