To
assess the effectiveness of the course material, we ask that you evaluate your achievement of each learning objective on a scale of A to
D (A=excellent, B=good, C=fair, D=unsatisfactory). Please indicate your
responses next to each learning objective and submit it as part of the course assignment.
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- Describe typical features of panic disorder and list 13 diagnostic symptoms of a panic attack.
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Complete an exercise with a client to identify sources of client’s panic disorder.
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Describe personality traits of panic sufferers.
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Explain how certain kinds of events are particularly likely to bring on panic attacks in individuals who are predisposed.
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5. Discuss the correlation between thoughts and feelings and the timing of panic attacks.
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6. Teach a client a simple, effective breathing technique to reduce the physical symptoms of anxiety.
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7. List physical changes produced by over breathing.
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Explain four ways in which controlled breathing can help you eliminate panic.
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Demonstrate controlled breathing technique.
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Distinguish between a panic attack and an emergency response to danger.
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Describe the two stages of a panic attack and explain how to halt a panic attack.
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Teach a client how to “catch” a panic attack before it catches him or her.
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List three reasons to identify triggers of panic attack.
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Identify four common triggers for panic sensations.
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Teach a client to challenge anxiety-producing self-talk and replace it with more realistic, more helpful self-talk for overcoming panic.
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Ask 12 questions to challenge catastrophic self-statements that lead to full-blown panic attack.
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Explain to a client the concept of exposure hierarchy and help the client implement it step-by-step.
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Describe how exposure method can be used to control internal sensations.
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Explain why medications for panic may be needed in certain situations.
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List three classes of antidepressant medications and various specific drugs popularly used for panic disorder.
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Describe the benefits and drawbacks of benzodiazepines in combating panic.
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Describe eight strategies that will help a client to prevent a return of panic symptoms.
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