Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics Certification Workshop
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This CBIT Training for Certification is open to licensed practitioners with clinical experience in mental health and behavioural therapy including physicians, psychologists, registered psychotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, and other registered allied health professionals. Through didactic presentation, participants will first learn about Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome (TS), common comorbidities, and the general strategy for treating tics. The behavioral model on which CBIT is based will also be reviewed. Discussion, demonstrations, and role play with active feedback will cover the primary components of Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for tics and how these components can be implemented with patients. Recommendations for delivering CBIT virtually will be discussed along with various assessment tools helpful for tracking treatment progress. Common pitfalls in implementing CBIT will be examined together with solutions for overcoming potential problems. This two-day training will be followed with three 15-minute phone calls to complete formal CBIT certification as clinicians work though CBIT with clients.
Learning Objectives: Learn more about TS, general treatment strategies, and common comorbidities. Understanding the behavioural model on which CBIT is based. Learn how to implement the primary components of Habit Reversal Training for various tics.
Cost: $700.00 plus textbooks. Textbooks must be purchased by attendees, in time to use during the workshop. All participants must purchase the Managing Tourette Syndrome: A Behavioral Intervention for Children and Adults Therapist Guide, plus at least one patient workbook listed below. For practitioners who are licensed to provide therapy to children and teens, the Managing Tourette Syndrome: A Behavioral Intervention Parent Workbook is required. For those working with adults, the Managing Tourette Syndrome: A Behavioral Intervention Adult Workbook is required. Both workbooks must be purchased if clinicians plan to provide CBIT Therapy to both children and adults. Workshop fee includes outline, didactic teaching, and other resources. Also includes three 15-minute follow-up calls with trainers as part of the Certification Process.