Memory and Attention Adaptation Training (MAAT)

Cranberry Twp., PA US
August 23, 2024

Memory and Attention Adaptation Training (MAAT) is a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that takes a comprehensive approach to the treatment of cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI). It is designed to not only improve cognitive performance, but to also foster behavioral and emotional adaptation to living with CRCI after cancer and enhance wellbeing. MAAT targets: 1) enhancement of self-awareness of “at risk” situations where memory failures occur; 2) stress and emotion regulation through modification of negative appraisals of memory difficulties and instruction in relaxation skills; 3) training in compensatory strategies to improve performance on daily tasks where memory and thinking is critical. MAAT has been demonstrated in several studies to be effective in improving cognitive outcomes for breast cancer survivors and those with traumatic brain injury. MAAT continues to be used in cancer research.

Target Audience

Intended for licensed health professionals ranging from psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, nursing, social work and medicine with backgrounds in training in behavioral health approaches.

Learning Objectives

In this workshop, the participant will be able to:

  1. Identify estimated prevalence rates of Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI) and 3 reasons why they vary in the CRCI literature.
  2. List the etiological and maintenance factors of CRCI, related distress, and identify how causal attributions play a role in CRCI-related distress.
  3. Articulate 2 guidelines for timing of MAAT as a treatment for CRCI.
  4. Identify the 4 components of MAAT.
  5. Describe the rational for, and basic instruction in, MAAT compensatory strategies.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.35 APA
  • 3.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/02/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2024
Event starts: 
08/23/2024 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
08/23/2024 - 4:00pm EDT
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AGENDA

TIMECONTENT
 12:00pm - 1:00pm      Overview of CRCI & Theoretical Conceptualization of MAAT
 1:00pm - 1:10pm Break 10 minute
 1:10pm - 2:30pm MAAT Visit by Visit
 2:30pm - 2:40pm Break 10 min
 2:40pm - 3:30pm MAAT Visit by Visit & Real World Implementation
 3:30pm - 4:00pm Discussion, Q& A
 4:00pm Adjournment

 

*subject to change

UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
8000 Cranberry Springs Drive, Suite 100
Hyrbid Option: Virtual/Teams Meeting
Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
United States

PRESENTED BY:
Dr. Robert J. Ferguson is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor of Medicine with the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. His clinical and research interests are the treatment of cognitive effects of cancer, cancer survivorship and palliative care. He is the lead author of “Memory and Attention Adaptation Training: A Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Cancer Survivors.” He has also authored numerous peer reviewed research articles and book chapters on the treatment of cancer-related cognitive impairment and other topics related to the field of behavioral medicine. His research has been funded by grants from the National Cancer Institute, NIH Office of Research on Women's Health, and various private foundations.

PARTIAL CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED

This activity is approved for the following credit: APA.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

ASHA Credit: PDF icon ASHA MATT Flyer_August 23.pdf

Available Credit

  • 0.35 APA
  • 3.50 Attendance
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Registration is required. There is no fee to register.

Please contact Natalie Sherry sherrynk@upmc.edu or Kirra Mediate mediateka@upmc.edu with any questions.

NOTE: Partial Credit will not be awarded.