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Zooming Out: Applying the Basics of Metacognitive Therapy

Maybe it's not WHAT you think, but HOW you think. Metacognitive therapy helps clients zoom out, observe the process of thinking, and return to a more helpful, present focus,rather than getting lost in content. In this session, we will cover MCT (Metacognitive Therapy), which has a strong evidence base for treating common mental health concerns. Attendees will learn the overarching concepts of metacognitive theory, how it differs from standard CBT, and develop skills to apply immediately with clients.

Learning Objectives

Attendees will be able to:

1. Identify and apply differences between traditional CBT and Metacognitive therapy
2. Describe and implement the basics of MCT (Metacognitive Therapy) and how to "zoom out" with clients.
3. Apply new skills to common mental health concerns, such as depression and anxiety.

Presenter:  Kyrie Russ, LCPC                                                                                                          

Kyrie Russ is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana and the owner of Mount Helena Counseling, PLLC, an NBCC approved continuing education provider. Her practice focuses on providing evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in its multitude of applications, Exposure with Response Prevention, Inference-Based CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Metacognitive Therapy. Her clinical practice predominately serves clients with OCD, Anxiety and Phobias, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, and disordered eating. Kyrie is a native Montanan who is passionate about ensuring that clients in rural areas have access to high quality mental health services. She expanded her practice into training and consultation and founded the Montana CBT Conference, as she has noticed gaps in educational opportunities for behavioral health providers in rural areas. She offers trainings throughout the year to state and national audiences, as well as individual and small group case consultation programs related to treating OCD, eating disorders, and basically anything related to CBT! She additionally provides consultation related to the business of private practice. Prior to private practice, Kyrie was the Associate Director of Counseling Services in a college setting. Her educational and career background has led to a passion for teaching, both with clients and with other counselors. She strives to help clients understand why we do what we do, how the mind works, and practical strategies for change. Prior to becoming a therapist, Kyrie worked for Cornell University's extension service, disseminating research-based human development information to the public. Kyrie has an undergraduate degree in Human Development from Montana State, a Master's Degree in Adult Education from Buffalo State College, and a Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Great Falls (now the University of Providence). She has received advanced CBT training through the International OCD Foundation and participates in ongoing consultation with experts in the field.