A Holistic & Practical Approach for Addressing Opioid Substance Use Disorder-Langenau

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The speaker introduces Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (ROCT) for physicians, especially in supporting patients with substance use disorder. CBT is described as a short-term, collaborative, evidence-based talk therapy that links thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The talk emphasizes that situations do not determine reactions directly; rather, automatic thoughts and attribution styles shape how people feel and act. CBT uses cognitive restructuring to challenge distorted thoughts and behavioral activation to encourage healthier actions and coping skills.  <br /><br />ROCT is presented as a strengths-based extension of CBT focused on hope, aspirations, meaningful goals, and personal vision rather than symptom reduction alone. It highlights collaboration, patient strengths, adaptive modes, and phases such as accessing, energizing, developing, actualizing, and strengthening the best self. Both approaches help patients build resilience and support recovery.

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Dr. Langenau CBT and CTR Primer Recording

Keywords

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy

substance use disorder

cognitive restructuring

behavioral activation

recovery-oriented care