Addressing Thanatophobia in CBT Practice

Workshop: Addressing Thanatophobia in CBT Practice

Join this interactive workshop to learn effective strategies for overcoming clients' fear of death. Through cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, you'll gain valuable tools to manage anxiety, challenge negative thoughts, and improve overall well-being. This workshop is ideal for experienced CBT practitioners seeking to enhance their skills in treating Thanatophobia.

Schedule (Indicative)

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Brief overview of Thanatophobia
• Importance of addressing this fear in CBT
• Workshop objectives

Understanding Thanatophobia (15 minutes)

• Definition and characteristics of Thanatophobia
• Common cognitive distortions associated with the fear of death
• Impact of Thanatophobia on daily life

CBT Techniques for Thanatophobia (30 minutes)

• Cognitive restructuring:
  • Identifying and challenging negative thoughts about death
  • Developing alternative, more balanced perspectives
• Exposure therapy:
  • Gradual exposure to death-related stimuli
  • Using imagery and in vivo exposure techniques
• Relaxation techniques:
  • Mindfulness meditation
  • Progressive muscle relaxation
  • Deep breathing exercises

Case Study Analysis (15 minutes)

• Present a case study of a client with Thanatophobia
• Discuss the application of CBT techniques to the case
• Facilitate group discussion and Q&A

Practical Exercises (20 minutes)

• Guided visualization exercise for reducing anxiety related to death
• Cognitive restructuring worksheet for identifying and challenging negative thoughts
• Relaxation technique practice

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Recap of key points
• Encouragement for continued learning and practice
• Availability for individual consultation or support

Additional Considerations:

Join our workshop and learn effective CBT techniques to overcome Thanatophobia. This interactive session will provide you with practical tools and strategies to manage your fear of death and improve your quality of life. Limited spaces available, register now!

Key benefits of attending:

• Gain a deeper understanding of Thanatophobia and its impact
• Learn evidence-based CBT techniques for managing fear
• Practice new skills in a supportive environment
• Receive personalized guidance from experienced practitioners

Become more confident in working with clients living with Thanatophobia. 

Resources

A full set of slides with extensive clickable links to online resources, is sent free to all delegates after the event. This also includes references to key sources.

CPD

A CPD Certificate of Attendance confirming 2 hours skills CPD is available to all delegates who attend.

Facilitator

Professor Patrick McGhee, FRSA, is a CBT therapist, psychologist and UK National Teaching Fellow. Educated at the universities of Glasgow and Oxford, he has completed CPD programmes at Harvard Business School and Ashridge. In 2017 he was a Visiting Fellow/Scholar at the universities of Cornell, Yale and MIT in the USA. He has taught, researched or practiced in psychology and therapy for 30 years. His first post was a Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Psychology at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He is the author of Thinking Psychologically (Palgrave) and co-editor of Accounting for Relationships (Methuen). He is an occasional columnist for the Guardian, the BBC and the Times Higher. He currently works in private practice in Greater Manchester. He has full accreditation from the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.