P H I L O S O P H Y P S YC H O L O G Y so maybe they didn’t think so poorly of me”). In this course, students will learn the principles of and theory behind CBT, as well as ways to integrate them. Students will participate in CBT exercises, group discussions, and role-plays in which they “play therapist” with one another. Assignments will include relevant readings, case studies, and completion of CBT worksheets. The course also offers an introduction to the real-life practice of psychotherapy for those wishing for a behind-the- scenes glimpse into how CBT therapists develop their treatments. No background in psychology is required. nata l i e solomon Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford School of Medicine Natalie Solomon is a therapist and psychology researcher who specializes in the treatment of mood disorders and sleep difficulties. She received a PsyD in clinical psychology from the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium and completed her postdoctoral training at Stanford. n i na pau l Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford School of Medicine Nina Paul is a therapist and scientist specializing in the evidence-based treatment of OCD, anxiety, and trauma. She received a PhD from the University of Nevada and also trained at the University of Vienna, the University of Chicago, and Pacific University. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford. PSY 96 A Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:50 pm (PT) 5 weeks, June 28 – July 26 1 unit, $345 Limit: 40 Refund Deadline: June 30 Grade Restriction: No letter grade Course Format: Live Online PSY 96 B Mondays, 6:00 – 7:50 pm (PT) 5 weeks, July 17 – August 21 No class on July 31 1 unit, $345 Limit: 40 Refund Deadline: July 19 Grade Restriction: No letter grade Course Format: Live Online Section A will be led by Natalie Solomon and Section B will be led by Nina Paul. Although taught by different instructors, Section A and Section B cover the same content. Anxiety Disorders and Evidence-Based Treatments Anxiety’s like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you very far. —Jodi Picoult A nxiety has increased markedly among Americans since the start of the pandemic, with more than a third of adults reporting having experienced symptoms. Worry can be an excellent alarm or motivational cue to take action or make a change, but excessive worry can interfere with our relationships and daily lives. This course will help students to define anxiety, understand how to distinguish it from other emotions (like fear or excitement), and explore ways that anxiety can be harnessed or managed to increase performance. We will explore the common clinical diagnoses associated with anxiety, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (fear of rejection), and panic disorder (fear of anxious emotions). We will learn why some people are more at risk for specific disorders and consider how genetics, environment, and epigenetics play into the equation. We will also delve into practical and scientific questions, including: What do neuroscientific studies reveal about these disorders? What cognitive habits do anxious people practice and how can we break those habits? We will conclude with a discussion of evidence-based treatments for anxiety and look at the roles community, connection, and compassion can play in helping us adapt in anxious times and achieve greater calm and contentedness. No background in psychology is required. m a rwa a z a b Adjunct Professor of Psychology, CSU Long Beach; Neuroscientist; Author Marwa Azab received a PhD in neuroscience from UC Irvine. She is the author of Anxiety Disorders: Etiological, Cognitive & Neuroscientific Perspectives (forthcoming). She is a TEDx speaker and writes the Neuroscience in Everyday Life blog for Psychology Today. PSY 04 Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:50 pm (PT) 5 weeks, August 1 – August 29 1 unit, $345 Refund Deadline: August 3 Course Format: Live Online 37 R EGIS T R AT IO N F O R AL L C O UR S ES B EGINS ON MONDAY, MAY 22, AT 8:30 A M (P T ) R EGIS T ER O NL INE AT C O NT INUINGSTU DIES.STA NFORD.EDU