Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression Using Behavioral Activation
Date/Time
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Date: Saturday, 7/26/25 Time: 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Location: LIVESTREAM Cost: Early Bird Registration: $89.99 After July 12th, registration is $119.99 Credits: 6 Credit type CE Credits |
Presenters
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, owner of Diane Bigler Therapy Services, Inc.
Diane Bigler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over 20 years of experience in the social services field. Diane has held positions as a therapist (in-home and outpatient), private practice owner, trainer/facilitator, clinical supervisor, and Professor of Social Work. She also has experience in corporate wellness training and coaching. Diane is most passionate about providing quality educational training to professionals. She enjoys spoiling her four dachshunds and anything 80’s related.
CEU Creations presents:
Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression Using Behavioral Activation
Saturday, July 26, 2025
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Eastern time: Log In / Virtual Networking
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern time: Presentation – see event flyer for detailed agenda
COST:
Early Bird Registration: $89.99
After July 12th, registration is $119.99
Plus U Member – Free
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 6 Clinical CE credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 6 Contact hours
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 6 Contact hours
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 6 Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 6 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 6 Contact Hours
Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.
OVERVIEW:
Psychologists have found that there is a close relationship between our activity and our mood. People who are depressed tend to do less overall, and so they have fewer opportunities to feel pleasure, mastery, and connection. This workshop will present an overview of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder and discuss relevant assessment tools. Participants will be introduced to the tenets of behavioral activation as one of the most evidenced-based approaches for depression. Behavioral activation strategies such as activity scheduling, ACE, pacing yourself, and credits lists will be explored. Case studies and video demonstrations will highlight these core strategies. Participants will be empowered to employ behavioral activation strategies with their clients in a systematic and effective manner.
By attending our workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify and classify the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder.
- Demonstrate ability to engage in differential diagnosis of depressive disorders.
- Explain the philosophical tenets of behavioral activation and its primary goals.
- Describe a clinical rationale for behavioral activation as a preferred treatment approach for depression.
- Name at least five behavioral activation interventions and strategies.
- Apply behavioral activation strategies with clients to treat depression.