CBT for Anxiety in Pediatric Primary Care
Help anxious kids today — without waiting for a referral.
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Pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants
Anxiety is one of the most common conditions you see in pediatric primary care — and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most evidence-backed treatment available. This course teaches you to confidently use CBT techniques with anxious children and teens, so you can intervene early and effectively in your own practice.
Faculty include both a mental health professional and a pediatric primary care clinician, bringing clinical depth and real-world relevance to every session.
Like all REACH training, this course is built on adult learning science. It has two components:
- A full-day interactive workshop focused on building knowledge, skills, and confidence in CBT for youth anxiety.
- Four follow-up case-based group calls — one hour each — where you present cases from your practice, get expert feedback, and put your learning to work.
Participants can earn up to 10.75 CME credits for both components.
COURSE GOALS
After this course, you’ll be able to:
Identify and understand the core components of youth anxiety.
Screen and assess for anxiety in primary care settings.
Apply key CBT techniques — including exposure, cognitive restructuring, and coping strategies — with anxious children and teens.
Develop and implement a treatment plan for anxious youth.
Recognize when to refer to specialty care.
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Accreditation & Designation
CME Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and The REACH Institute. UAMS is jointly accredited by the ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AMA Credit Designation
AMA Credit Designation
This live activity is designated for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Participants should claim credit commensurate with their participation.
ANCC Credit Designation
This live activity is designated for a maximum of 10.75 ANCC contact hours, awarded based on documented attendance and completed evaluations.
AAPA Credit Designation
Authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), this activity is designated for 10.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should claim credit commensurate with their participation.
Hear from participants
“The content of this course was extremely pertinent to the clinical cases that I see on a routine basis in primary care pediatrics. It was great to have confirmation that the issues that I encounter with management of pediatric behavioral health cases are not specific to my practice and are shared with other pediatric primary care providers. I also appreciate having presentation of perspectives from both medical and behavioral health professionals.”
– Shaveanda Queen, MD
2024 CBT-A Participant
“I’ve had parents ask, ‘What can I do in the meantime?’ It’s clear that CBT is what’s recommended — and now I feel confident recommending it and explaining what it is.”
— Ruth Caldwell, NP
Provo, Utah
YOUR Questions Answered
Everything you need to know before you register.
This course is built for pediatric primary care clinicians — pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants — who regularly see anxious children and teens and want practical, evidence-based tools to help them.
No prior CBT training is required. The course is designed to build your skills from the ground up, with faculty drawn from both mental health and primary care backgrounds to support clinicians at all experience levels.
You’ll be able to screen for anxiety, apply evidence-based CBT techniques with anxious children and teens, develop a treatment plan within your practice, and recognize when to refer to specialty care.
Yes, you can teach CBT skills to your patients in “bite-sized” chunks during brief appointments. The training focuses on realistic and practical skills that can be delivered in primary care settings.
The course has two components: a full-day interactive workshop focused on CBT skills for youth anxiety, followed by four one-hour group follow-up calls over which you present cases and receive expert coaching.
Yes. Check current course dates for available formats.
Participants can earn up to 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 10.75 ANCC contact hours, or 10.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by completing both the workshop and the follow-up calls.
The PPP is a comprehensive 3-day program covering the full range of pediatric mental health conditions. This course goes deep on one area — CBT for anxiety specifically — in a single focused day.
The course covers core evidence-based CBT techniques for youth anxiety, including psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, and exposure — practical methods you can begin applying with anxious patients immediately after the workshop.
Cancellations made 20 or more days before the course receive a 90% refund. Refunds decrease on a sliding scale closer to the course date. Transfers to another session are available within 12 months of registration.
Still Have Questions?
Our team is happy to help you determine if CBT for Anxiety in
Pediatric Primary Care is the right fit for you or your institution.
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