An Overview of Panic Disorder Conceptualization and Treatment, and Applications to Other Body-Focused Problems (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Presenter: Dr. Bonnie Zucker
COST: Members - FREE | Non-Members - $35.00
1.5 CEUs - this presentation will be recorded

About the Presentation:

Cognitive behavioral therapy for panic disorder is a heavily researched and effective treatment. However, many clinicians shy away from it due to the treatment’s emphasis on exposure therapy and clinicians’ discomfort with implementing it.

This training will focus on the cognitive-behavioral conceptualization for panic disorder and will provide a roadmap for treating it, even for those who are uncomfortable with the exposure components.

In addition, the training will focus on how to apply this panic conceptualization to other body-focused problems, such as health anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic pain. There will be a focus on how to adapt elements of panic treatment to these other concerns.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Explain the cognitive-behavioral conceptualization for panic disorder, focusing on at least three contributing factors to the development and maintenance of panic disorder.
Identify at least three strategies that they can employ in their clinical practice with clients presenting with panic attacks.
Determine whether a person’s panic disorder severity warrants referral to someone with more expertise in the area.
Describe how to modify the panic conceptualization and treatment for individuals presenting with other body-focused problems.

Dr. Bonnie Zucker

Dr. Bonnie Zucker received her bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, where she specialized in research on the treatment and prevention of anxiety disorders.

Dr. Zucker worked as a staff psychologist and Assistant Training Director at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services. While there, she developed a single-session intervention for panic disorder. She has trained thousands of clinicians on this protocol.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Zucker recently published the book, Freedom from Panic: Evidence-Based Techniques to End Avoidance and Stop Panic Before it Stops You. She also co-hosts a weekly podcast, Anxiety Matters with Dr. Bonnie Zucker and Dr. Bonnie Zucker (yes, there are two of them!). She is on the clinical faculty of the UCLA Department of Psychology.

This course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit (2 CEUs) for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Note: With supervisor approval, registered ASWs may use CEs toward LCSW hours.

Midpeninsula District Social & Continuing Education Event: "Couple Therapy through the Lens of Four Asian Cultures" (Saturday, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT

Join fellow clinicians for a morning of connection, learning, and professional community. Reconnect with colleagues and friends, expand your professional network, and welcome new members in a warm, engaging setting. And enjoy an inspiring presentation by Dr. Jerrold Shapiro, Professor Emeritus at Santa Clara University and an acclaimed speaker, as he shares insights from his research on working with Asian couples and discusses his 2026 co-authored book, Couple Therapy through the Lens of Four Asian Cultures. Whether you're looking to earn continuing education credit, deepen your clinical perspective, or simply connect with fellow therapists, this promises to be an enriching and enjoyable morning.

We hope you'll join us!

Light bites, coffee, and tea will be provided.

Bring your business cards!

Kingscote Gardens
Conference Room 140
419 Lagunita Dr.
Stanford, CA 94305

Parking Information:
Kingscote Gardens has a small parking lot (approximately 15 spaces) with driveway access via Lomita Dr. Parking is free on weekends. Please do not park in “Service Vehicles Only” spaces.

Overflow parking is available at:
• Tresidder Lot
• Along Lagunita Dr., from Tresidder past the Stanford Faculty Club to Kingscote Gardens

We hope you’ll join us for a morning of meaningful connection and community. Feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who may be interested.

California Society for Clinical Social Work upcoming events

An Overview of Panic Disorder Conceptualization and Treatment, and Applications to Other Body-Focused Problems (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Midpeninsula District Social & Continuing Education Event: "Couple Therapy through the Lens of Four Asian Cultures" (Saturday, September 19, 2026)