Description
This is the first of two live webinars that will introduce participants to the role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a cornerstone of holistic, recovery-oriented care for individuals served in forensic settings.
This webinar, Part 1, will explore how safety and psychotherapy are complementary rather than opposing goals. Dr. Kopelovich will review the clinical and empirical reasons for including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as part of standard care in forensic hospitals, highlighting how CBT principles and techniques can be applied flexibly by professionals across disciplines—including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and psychiatric technicians.
Part 2 will bring these concepts to life. Participants will see how CBT can be effectively delivered by every member of the treatment team to promote safety, recovery, and successful discharges. The session will also demonstrate how CBT techniques can be adapted for patients with challenges such as cognitive impairments, traumatic brain injury (TBI), trauma histories, and difficulties with emotion regulation—issues that are common among patients in the state hospital system.
Format
Live Webinar.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of the activity, participants will:
Briefly introduce the rationale for delivering cognitive and behavioral interventions for psychosis in the forensic context.
Illustrate how these techniques can be implemented by a range of staff working in forensic hospital environments.
Demonstrate practical CBT techniques that staff can use to enhance therapeutic engagement and promote recovery-oriented care.
Outline
- What is CBT for psychosis?
- Goals and effectiveness of CBT for psychosis
- CBT for psychosis for forensic patients
Target Audience
Psychiatrist, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Technician, Psychologist, Counselor/Therapist, Social Worker, Peer Specialist
Instructional Level
Introductory
Estimated Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.0 hour
Program Release Date: February 17, 2026
Program End Date: February 17, 2026
Ongoing Interdisciplinary Discussion Board
After completing the course, engage with colleagues in the mental health field through the Webinar Roundtable Topics discussion board. This is an easy way to network and share ideas with other clinicians who participate in this webinar. Access through the discussion tab.
How to Earn Credit
After completing the evaluation, participants will have the opportunity to claim their hours of participation and download the appropriate certificate. Physicians may obtain an official CME certificate, other healthcare professionals may receive a CE certificate (as applicable), and all other attendees may generate a certificate of participation. Each certificate will reflect the event date and total hours earned.
Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, American Psychiatric Association (APA) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
The APA designates this live event for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses/Nurse Practitioners
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) designates this activity for 1.00 Nursing contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychiatric Technicians
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) as a provider of continuing education for Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPTs). Provider Number: 15028
This course is approved for 1.00 of continuing education for LPTs.
Psychologists
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, American Psychiatric Association (APA) is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. APA maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive up to 1.00 clinical continuing education credits.
***Continuing education requirements vary from state to state. Many state boards grant reciprocity with national accrediting organizations and other state boards. It is the responsibility of each professional to understand the requirements for license renewal or check with the state or national licensing board and/or professional organization to become more familiar with their policies for acceptable continuing education credit. Social workers and Psychologists should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures
The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity - including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others - are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Faculty:
- Sarah Kopelovich, PhD, ABPP is a forensically-trained clinical psychologist, holds board certification in cognitive behavioral psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, and is a Diplomat and Certified Trainer for the Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is a founding member and current president of the North American CBT for Psychosis Network. Dr. Sarah Kopelovich reports an employment/ownership relationship with CBTpro LLC, a privately held company whose products are related to healthcare. The content of this presentation does not reference the business lines, products, or services of CBTpro LLC and is limited to basic science research and/or research methodology. No clinical care recommendations related to the company’s products will be made.
Program Planners:
- John Torous, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Torous has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Kathryn Hanley, APRN, Austin State Hospital. Ms. Hanley has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Amy N. Cohen, PhD, American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Cohen has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Sherin Knah, LCSW, Thresholds, Chicago. Ms. Khan has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Chares Perdue, Psych Tech Planner, California Department of State Hospitals. Mr. Perdue has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities
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Technical Requirements
This internet-based CME activity is best experienced using any of the following:
The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari
Internet Explorer 11+
This Web site requires JavaScript and session cookies to be enabled. Certain activities may require additional software to view multimedia, presentation, or printable versions of the content. These activities will be marked as such and will provide links to the required software. That software may be Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint, or Windows Media Player.
Optimal System Configuration:
Browser: Google Chrome (latest and 2nd latest version), Safari (latest and 2nd latest version), Internet Explorer 11.0+, Firefox (latest and 2nd latest version), or Microsoft Edge (latest and 2nd latest version)
Operating System: Windows versions 8.1+, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) +, Android (latest and 2nd latest version), or iOS/iPad OS (latest and 2nd latest version)
Internet Connection: 1 Mbps or higher
Minimum Requirements:
Windows PC:
Windows 8.1 or higher; 1 GB (for 32-bit)/2 GB (for 64-bit) or higher RAM; Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver; audio playback with speakers for programs with video
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