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Psychosocial Approaches to Negative Symptoms in Psychosis: Session 4 "Social Skills Training and Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy"

CE Hours 1

About this course

This presentation will begin with a definition of social skills, followed by the relationships between social skills, social functioning, and the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. The rudiments of social skills training (SST) for improving interpersonal skills will then be reviewed, followed by research on the effects of SST on improving social functioning and negative symptoms. Last, possible mechanisms through which SST may improve negative symptoms will be considered. This session will introduce the core principles of recovery-oriented cognitive therapy (CT-R), an evidence-based approach that is expressly formulated to address negative symptoms in the broader context of wellness and personal empowerment, even when effected individuals do not initiate “help” seeking or do not readily engage in treatment. CT-R employs Dr. Aaron T. Beck’s cognitive model to understand the whole person and outlines practical strategies and interventions that can be used in myriad treatment settings and be supported by multiple disciplines. This session will introduce the 5 steps of CT-R, including the concepts of the disconnected and adaptive modes, and will emphasize specific strategies for strengthening positive self-concept and building resilience. The Recovery Map will be introduced as a tool for developing a CT-R formulation and supporting recovery-oriented continuity of care.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify at least 3 examples of different social skills.
  • Describe at least 5 steps of group-based SST.
  • State the effects of SST on negative symptoms in schizophrenia.
  • Explain the concept of the adaptive mode within the context of serious mental health challenges.
  • List the 5 core parts of the CT-R approach.
  • Describe at least 2 ways Recovery Maps can be used to support recovery-oriented continuity of care.

Learning Levels

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Course Instructor(s)

  • Kim T. Mueser, Ph.D.

    Kim T. Mueser, Ph.D. is Professor of Occupational Therapy and Psychological and Brain Sciences, and Senior Researcher at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. His research interests are on the development and evaluation of psychosocial interventions for schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses, with a particular focus on improving social functioning. He has published numerous articles, books, and book chapters. He recently published: Mueser et al. (2024). Social Skills Training for Schizophrenia: A Step-by-Step Guide (Third ed.). New York: Guilford Press.

  • Ellen Inverso, PsyD

    Ellen Inverso, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and internationally recognized expert in recovery-oriented cognitive therapy (CT-R). For more than a decade, Dr. Inverso has played a pivotal role in the development and dissemination of CT-R. Her work has spanned therapeutic settings, having created transformative programming for psychiatric inpatient units, residential programs, schools, community teams, and outpatient practices. Her work has had a significant impact on diverse populations, including adolescents and young adults, individuals experiencing extreme forms of self-injury, those transitioning from institutional settings to community living, and families navigating mental health challenges. Dr. Inverso is co-author of the book Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Serious Mental Health Conditions (2020), published by Guilford Press, alongside Dr. Aaron T. Beck and colleagues.

Disclosure

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS CE Learning Systems adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity ― including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others ― are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (formerly known as commercial interests). The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity’s planners, faculty, and the reviewer: PLANNERS AND REVIEWER The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships. FACULTY The faculty of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

References

  • Granholm, E., Mueser, K. T., Holden, J. L., Worley, M., Sommerfeld, D., Perivoliotis, D., ... & Aarons, G. A. (2026). Enhancing assertive community treatment with cognitive behavioral social skills training for schizophrenia: I. Primary outcomes in a pragmatic randomized-controlled trial. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 52(1), sbaf084. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbaf084
  • Grant, P. M., Lewis-Hatheway, F., Luther, L., Best, M. W., Feldman, J., Lustig, N., & Beck, A. T. (2026). Keys to their kingdom: Preliminary evidence to support the role of positive beliefs in recovery-oriented cognitive therapy for negative symptoms and community participation. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 52(1), sbaf200. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbaf200
  • Schutt, R. K., Xie, H., Mueser, K. T., Killam, M. A., Delman, J., Eack, S. M., Mesholam-Gately, R., Pratt, S. I., Sandoval, L., Santos, M. M., Golden, L. R., & Keshavan, M. S. (2022). Correction: Cognitive Enhancement Therapy vs social skills training in schizophrenia: a cluster randomized comparative effectiveness evaluation. BMC psychiatry, 22(1), 613. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-04250-1
  • Beck, A. T., Finkel, M. R., & Beck, J. S. (2021). The theory of modes: Applications to schizophrenia and other psychological conditions. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 45(3), 391-400. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-020-10098-0
  • Granholm, E., & Harvey, P. D. (2018). Social skills training for negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia bulletin, 44(3), 472-474.
  • Lutgens, D., Gariepy, G., & Malla, A. (2017). Psychological and psychosocial interventions for negative symptoms in psychosis: systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Psychiatry, 210, 324-32.
  • Mueser, K. T., Bellack, A. S., Gingerich, S., Agresta, J., & Fulford, D. (2024). Social Skills Training for Schizophrenia: A Step-by-Step Guide (Third ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
  • Pratt, S. I., Mueser, K. T., Wolfe, R., Santos, M., & Bartels, S. J. (2017). One size doesn't fit all: A trial of individually tailored skills training. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 40, 380-6.
  • Turner, D. T., McGlanaghy, E., Cuijpers, P., van der Gaag, M., Karyotaki, E., & MacBeth, A. (2018). A meta-analysis of social skills training and related interventions for psychosis. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 44, 475-91.
  • Beck, A. T., Grant, P., Inverso, E., Brinen, A. P., & Perivoliotis, D. (2021). Recovery-oriented cognitive therapy for serious mental health conditions. New York: Guilford Publications.
  • Beck, A. T., Himelstein, R., & Grant, P. M. (2019). In and out of schizophrenia: Activation and deactivation of the negative and positive schemas. Schizophrenia Research, 203, 55–61.
  • Grant, P. M., Bredemeier, K., & Beck, A. T. (2017). Six-month follow-up of recovery-oriented cognitive therapy for low-functioning individuals with schizophrenia. Psychiatric Services, 68(10), 997–1002.
  • Campellone, T. R., Sanchez, A. H., & Kring, A. M. (2016). Defeatist performance beliefs, negative symptoms, and functional outcome in schizophrenia: A meta-analytic review. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 42(6), 1343–1352.

CE Process Info

Content

  • Webinar
    3 parts
    • Webinar Recording
    • Ellen Inverso Slides
    • Kim Mueser Slides
  • Joint Accreditation

    Joint Accreditation (JA)

    In support of improving patient care, CE Learning Systems is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • New York Education Department's State Board for Social Work (NYEDSW)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #0060.

  • New York Education Department Board of Creative Arts Therapy (NYSEDCAT)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board of Creative Arts Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #CAT-0008

  • New York Education Department for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (NYSEDLMHC)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0072.

  • New York Education Department Board for Licensed Psychoanalysts (NYSEDLP)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychoanalysts as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #P-0031.

  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology (NYEDPSY)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #PSY-0016.

  • New York Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy (NYEDMFT)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MFT-0045.

Psychosocial Approaches to Negative Symptoms in Psychosis: Session 4 "Social Skills Training and Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy"
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    Mar 27th, 2026

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