Foundations in Digital Therapy
Presented by C. Barr Taylor, MD & Center for m²Health at Palo Alto University
This self-paced training program on Foundations in Digital Therapy is presented by C. Barr Taylor, MD at the Center for m²Health at Palo Alto University.
Technology has become an inherent part of modern psychological treatments. This course provides an overview of the use of digital tools and technology in therapy, including a discussion of the evidence base for integrated (“blended”) face-to face and technology-facilitated therapy, a review of different types of tools available for clinicians, and a discussion of ethical and other concerns about providing and using digital therapies. The course also includes information on the relevance of social media to clinical practice as well as empirically-supported strategies that can help engage clients in the use of digital therapy tools. Clinicians will also learn to identify the best tools to use for their particular clinical need and to introduce strategies for addressing client disengagement or non-adherence. Finally, the course includes discussions of relevant ethical and legal concerns. The aim of this course is to prepare clinicians to successfully integrate digital tools in their own clinical practice and, if desired, to seek additional, more specialized training in the use of digital tools.
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
Describe 3 benefits and barriers of using technology in clinical care
Describe potential challenges and risks of using technology
Describe strategies for assessing clients’ digital use and preparing them to use a digital tool
Describe the basic principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Describe strategies for choosing the right app or Internet intervention
Describe at least 3 mental health apps and Internet intervention programs
Describe why using evidence-based programs is important
Describe examples of clinical strategies therapists use to engage clients in blended therapy
Identify strategies for addressing non-engagement with digital tools
Describe key ethical and legal issues in digital therapy
C. Barr Taylor, MD
Review Before Proceeding
Lesson 1 Video
Impact of Digital Technology
The Use of Technology with Patients with Eating Disorders
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 2 Video
Internet-based CBT
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Lesson 3 Video
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Lesson 4 Video
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Lesson 5 Video
Evidence Based Prevention
EBP Report
Homework Upload
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 6 Video
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Lesson 7 Video
Homework Upload
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Lesson 8 Video
Ethical Issues for Direct-to-Consumer Digital Psychotherapy Apps
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Lesson 9 Video
Telepsychology
Video Telehealth
NBCC Practice of Distance Counseling
Setting Up Telehealth Appointments
Checklist for Telepsychological Services
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Lesson 10 Video
Homework Upload
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Lesson 11 Video
Course Evaluation
Custom training options for groups of 5 to 500+