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Ringing in the Ear: Understanding and Effectively Treating Tinnitus Distress

Tinnitus is a phenomenon characterized by perception of sound without any external acoustic stimulus. While Tinnitus is reported to be highly prevalent, approximately 7-25% of those who experience report significant psychological distress from it. This talk will review and discuss the relevant research to help understand possible variables that lead to tinnitus distress and psychological methods to overcome and reduce the symptoms. Specifically, the focus will be on reviewing an acceptance-based protocol which offers specialized tools to suffering individuals to learn how to "unstuck" their awareness of  the distressing stimuli. In addition, common obstacles to therapy and methods to overcome them will be discussed. The talk will conclude with a Case Example.

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Ringing in the Ear: Understanding and Effectively Treating Tinnitus Distress

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$39.99 Cost For Member: 29.99 Ezra Cowan, PsyD

Tinnitus is a phenomenon characterized by perception of sound without any external acoustic stimulus. While Tinnitus is reported to be highly prevalent, approximately 7-25% of those who experience report significant psychological distress from it. This talk will review and discuss the relevant research to help understand possible variables that lead to tinnitus distress and psychological methods to overcome and reduce the symptoms. Specifically, the focus will be on reviewing an acceptance-based protocol which offers specialized tools to suffering individuals to learn how to "unstuck" their awareness of  the distressing stimuli. In addition, common obstacles to therapy and methods to overcome them will be discussed. The talk will conclude with a Case Example.

About the Presenter

Ezra Cowan is a licensed clinical psychologist who focuses on the treatment of OCD, misophonia, and tinnitus. He is the founder and owner of the Center for OCD and Misophonia, a private practice where he provides specialized care. He is a pioneer in the treatment of misophonia and regularly gives talks on his areas of speciality.

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

Learning Objectives:

  1. describe hallmark symptoms of tinnitus distress
  2. describe a psychological conceptualization of tinnitus distress
  3. describe basic techniques for treating tinnitus distress

Agenda:

Defining Tinnitus
What is tinnitus?
How prevalent is tinnitus?
What are the different types of tinnitus?
What is the difference between tinnitus and tinnitus distress?

(20 minutes)

Psychological Conceptualization of Tinnitus Distress

Somatic OCD as a model of tinnitus
Thought, Behaviors and Emotions associated with tinnitus
Personality Variables Implicated in Tinnitus
Experiential Avoidance
Ironic Process Theory
Behavioral Function to Tinnitus (Secondary Gain)

(45 minutes)

Treatment of Tinnitus

Psychoeducation
Identifying control behaviors
Practicing letting go of compulsive control strategies
learning to live with vulnerability and loss of control
The art of mindful surrender
The use of mindfulness for tinnitus
Managing severe episodes of tinnitus

(45 minutes)

Case example

(10 minutes)

Review and Summarize

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: beginner
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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