Relapse Prevention for Depression and Anxiety using CBT Strategies by Dr John Ludgate

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Overview

Even though Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective treatments for mood and anxiety disorders, many clients still face relapse. This course is designed to equip mental health professionals with evidence-based relapse prevention strategies to improve long-term recovery outcomes.

In this hands-on training, Dr. John Ludgate explores the factors that contribute to relapse and teaches practical CBT tools to help clients maintain progress. You’ll learn how to:

• Identify predictors of relapse and long-term outcomes.

• Develop structured relapse prevention plans.

• Estimate relapse risk with greater accuracy.

• Interrupt the relapse cycle with targeted strategies.

• Integrate relapse prevention into all phases of therapy, from intake to pre-termination.

By the end of this course, you will be confident in applying relapse prevention strategies both during active therapy and in maintenance phases, supporting clients toward sustained wellness.

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Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Gain knowledge of relapse incidence in depression and anxiety.

• Understand risk factors that increase relapse likelihood.

• Apply CBT strategies to reduce relapse risk.

• Use effective CBT interventions with clients who have relapsed.

 

Syllabus

PowerPoint Slides Included

Foundations and Historical Context

1. Introduction

2. A Little History

3. Effectiveness of CBT with Mood Disorders

4. CBT and Anxiety Disorders

Relapse Prevention Strategies
5. Predictors of Poor Outcome – Relapse
6. Predictors of Outcome in Anxiety with Treatment Implications
7. Estimating Risk, Treatment, and Relapse Prevention Plan

Relapse Prevention Strategies and Guidelines
8. Relapse CBT Model
9. Relapse Cycle Example
10. Overview of Relapse Prevention
11. Early in Therapy
12. Throughout Therapy
13. Pre-termination Sessions
14. Road Journey Metaphor
15. Relapse Prevention Phase of CBT

Maintenance and Therapist Well-being
16. Lifestyle Modification
17. Mindfulness in CBT for Depression
18. Setting Up Booster-Maintenance Phase Sessions
19. CBT with Clients in Relapse
20. Effects of Relapse on Therapist
21. Conclusion

Bibliography & Handouts Included

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Learning Material

• Video Lessons: 21 modules (5–15 minutes each)

• Downloadable PowerPoint

• Bibliography for further study

• Course evaluation + handouts

Total: 3 hours of continuing education

About the Expert

Dr. John Ludgate, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist, trained under Dr. Aaron Beck, the founder of Cognitive Therapy. He currently practices at the CBT Center of Western North Carolina in Asheville, NC.

Dr. Ludgate specializes in treating mood, anxiety, and relationship disorders, while also training and supervising professionals in CBT.

He is the author of multiple influential books, including:

• Maximizing Psychotherapeutic Gains and Preventing Relapse in Emotionally Distressed Clients

• Cognitive Therapy with Inpatients: Developing a Cognitive Milieu

• CBT and Relapse Prevention for Depression and Anxiety

• Overcoming Compassion Fatigue: A Practical Resilience Workbook

• The CBT Couples Toolbox

As a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, Dr. Ludgate has presented workshops and seminars internationally, contributing extensively to the advancement of CBT.