Exposing Social Anxiety Disorder - Understanding and Effectively Treating SAD

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is the persistent fear of on our more social or performance situation in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. Research shows that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - combining the use of exposure and cognitive therapy - is the "Gold standard" treatment for SAD. This presentation will provide clinicians with an overview of SAD and understanding of how to use CBT to effectively treat this disorder. Less...

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Learning Objectives

Describe the introduction to Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), including diagnostic features, epidemiology, and associated features.
Explain how to assess for SAD.
Demonstrate how exposure therapy is used to treat SAD and why it works.
List an overview of how CBT is used to treat SAD and what research says about its effectiveness.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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12:00 PM EDT - 01:00 PM EDT

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About the speaker

Brad Riemann, Ph.D.

Vice President, Quality and Clinical Development

Dr. Brad Riemann, PhD is a leading expert in the treatment of OCD and and anxiety, and has trained thousands of individuals in outcome-driven models for these disorders. Dr. Riemann currently serves as Guidelight's VP of Quality and Clinical Development. Prior to joining Guidelight, he worked for other behavioral health providers including Rogers Behavioral Health where served as President of Philanthropy, Research and Clinical Care, Chief Clinical Officer, and System Chief Operating Officer. At Rogers, Dr. Riemann launched and developed the OCD and Anxiety Service Line with programming at the intensive outpatient, partial hospital, and residential levels of care. He has authored over 120 scientific, peer-reviewed articles on OCD and anxiety, and fifteen treatment manuals. Dr. Riemann has spoken both nationally and internationally on OCD and is a member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board of the International OCD Foundation and the International OCD Accreditation Task Force.

Agenda

12:00 - 12:10 Introductions, welcome

12:10 - 12:15: Overview

12:15 - 12:25: Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) overview

12:25 - 12:40: Utilizing exposure therapy to treat SAD

12:40 - 12:50: Utilizing cognitive therapy to treat SAD

12:50 - 1:00 pm: Summary and questions