Bipolar: A Review of Evidence-Based Therapeutic Interventions for Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar: A Review of Evidence-Based Therapeutic Interventions for Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar disorder is a complex disability that presents substantial challenges for diagnosis and treatment. A growing body of literature indicates that psychotherapeutic interventions benefit bipolar clients and have the potential to significantly improve their psychosocial functioning and decrease the substantial social costs of the illness. This program examines psychoeducational interventions along with three evidence-based interventions that address the complexity of bipolar disorder.

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Course Details

Credits
1
Course Format
Reading-based, asynchronous, distance-learning, non-interactive.
Target Audience
Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Addiction Counselors, Nurses
CE Credit Type / Category
Clinical
Course Level
Intermediate
Conflict of Interest
None reported

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss therapeutic objectives for managing bipolar disorder; and
  • Describe evidence-based psychosocial interventions.

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Syllabus 16 lessons

  1. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Part 1: Introduction
  2. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Part 2: Bipolar Disorder: A Bigger Picture
  3. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Part 3: Rationale for Therapeutic Interventions
  4. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Part 4: Evidence-Based Psychosocial Interventions
  5. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Part 5: Implications for Counselors
  6. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Part 6: Conclusion
  7. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Part 7: References
  8. 🖹 [B6702-B04] A Complex Disability
  9. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Clinical Outcomes
  10. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Psychoeducation
  11. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Bipolar Disorder Treatment Challenges
  12. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Quality of Life Outcomes
  13. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  14. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Family Considerations
  15. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Family-Focused Therapy
  16. 🖹 [B6702-B04] Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy

Author Bio

Andrea Steinkuller and Jane E. Rheineck are affiliated with Northern Illinois University. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Jane E. Rheineck, Northern Illinois University, 408 Graham Hall, CAHE, DeKalb, IL 60155. E-mail: [email protected]

Instructors

Andrea Steinkuller, LPC

Jane E. Rheineck, Ph.D., LPC, NCC

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