The Psychology of Tinnitus: Understanding the Person Behind Tinnitus
Course: #1013Level: Introductory 2 Hours 8 Reviews
Tinnitus is a common condition that originates in the ears but is exacerbated by the brain's response, often causing distress, yet it is frequently misunderstood and mistreated; this course will cover the psychological profile of patients with bothersome tinnitus, the Tinnitus Trifecta that causes/maintains it, effective management strategies like the Tinnitus Healing Triad, and the vital role of therapists in reducing tinnitus suffering.
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Course Type: Video
CE Offered: ASWB ACE/2.0 Clinical; CA (CAADE)/2.0; CA (CADTP)/2.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Counseling Theories, Knowledge Of Physiological Factors, CE Broker #20-1110472; CE Hours/2.0; CT (CCB)/2.0; GA (ADACBGA)/2.0; IACET/0.2; MO (MCB)/2.0; NAADAC/2.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/2.0; NY-Contact Hours/2.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/2.0 TR1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/2.0; OK (OBLADC)/2.0
Course Preview
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the difference between ‘bothersome’ and ‘non-bothersome’ tinnitus and how to use techniques to help shift tinnitus to non-bothersome.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the concept of mindfulness and how a consistent meditation practice can help relieve stress and shift tinnitus from ‘bothersome’ to ‘non-bothersome’.
- After this course, participants will be familiar with recent research regarding the diagnosis and treatment of tinnitus and how to apply treatment into clinical practice.
Course created on May 1, 2023
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Tinnitus Introduction |
| 20-50 Minutes | The Psychology of Tinnitus: Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep Difficulty |
| 50-60 Minutes | Tinnitus and the Brain |
| 60-70 Minutes | Stress, "Amazing Personality", Hearing Loss |
| 70-80 Minutes | Research |
| 80-115 Minutes | Tinnitus Management and the Role of the Psychologist |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
Reviews
8 ReviewsPresented By
Jennifer Gans
Dr. Gans is a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in the psychological
impact of tinnitus and deafness on well-being. She holds a Masters in Deaf
Education from Gallaudet University and received a doctorate in psychology from
Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She is the CEO/Founder of MindfulTinnitusRelief.com, the first-ever self-administered 8-week online skill-
building course of its kind for learning how to live comfortably with tinnitus. Dr. Gans presents globally to the medical community on how to work with and
communicate to patients about tinnitus, a critical pieces of the tinnitus
management puzzle. In her private practice in San Francisco, CA, Dr. Gans treats clients with tinnitus and other hearing-related difficulties. She completed research at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) on Mindfulness-Based Tinnitus Stress Reduction (MBTSR), with promising results and is presenting recent research on the efficacy of the MindfulTinnitusRelief.com online course.
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