On Demand OCD & Anxiety Lecture Series: EASE for Misophonia:  A New Psychological Model and Therapy

This presentation was originally reviewed on September 20, 2022, and broadcast live online on September 23, 2022, from 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM ET. 

The views and opinions expressed by this presenter in this lecture are their own, and do not represent the views of Sheppard Pratt.

    Misophonia is a condition characterized by an overwhelming emotional reaction to common everyday sounds such as eating and/or breathing. Most suffers are left to cope using avoidance or other unhelpful forms of temporary relief without any way to manage or reduce the symptoms of this condition. The focus of this talk is to gain an understanding of Misophonia from a psychological perspective and to learn the foundations of a therapy protocol designed to treat it. This talk will review relevant literature that serves as the foundation for the therapy and cover specific therapeutic tools that can be taught to individuals suffering from Misophonia.

     

    Target Audience

    This activity is intended for physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals.

    Learning Objectives

    After this lecture, registrants will be able to:

    1. Describe psychological phenomenon associated with Misophonia discussed in the literature
    2. Recognize core elements of the psychological model of Misophonia.
    3. Identify the core skills of EASE.
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 1.50 ACEP NBCC clock hours
    • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 1.50 Category II credits for Social Workers
    • 1.50 Psychologists
    • 1.50 MNA Contact Hours for Nurses
    • 1.50 Participation
    Course opens: 
    11/03/2022
    Course expires: 
    10/31/2024

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    About these speakers

    Ezra Cowan is a licensed clinical psychologist who focuses on the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, misophonia, and tinnitus. He received his doctorate in psychology from Kean University in Union, NJ where he was trained is acceptance-based approaches to treating psychological distress. 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 specialty.

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    • 1.50 ACEP NBCC clock hours
    • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 1.50 Category II credits for Social Workers
    • 1.50 Psychologists
    • 1.50 MNA Contact Hours for Nurses
    • 1.50 Participation
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    OCD & Anxiety Lecture Series: EASE for Misophonia:  A New Psychological Model and Therapy

    Ezra Cowan, PsyD

    Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    Founder/Owner, The Center for OCD and Misophonia

    New York, NY

    Originally reviewed September 20, 2022.
    Originally broadcast live September 23, 2022, from 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM ET
    Enduring Activity Credit Expiration Date: October 31, 2024

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