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Tics and Tourette's Syndrome Treatment: Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) in Youth and Adults


Faculty:
Caleb Lack, PhD
Duration:
6 Hours 15 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jul 23, 2024
Product Code:
POS059787
Access:
Never expires.


Description

Surges in tic-like behaviours are leaving record numbers of clients underserved.

And if you work with clients with ADHD, anxiety, or OCD without specific training in tics and Tourette’s…

…the fear of misdiagnosis, worsening symptoms, and less effective treatment is a real concern.

That’s where Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBIT) comes in.

Backed by solid research and recommended by the American Academy of Neurology, CBIT is a source of hope for these clients, giving them a toolkit to significantly reduce the severity and frequency of their tic symptoms in as few as 8 sessions.

And now in this training you can learn to use CBIT in your practice so you can meet the growing demand for this specialised care.

You’ll watch expert Dr. Caleb Lack as he takes you through each step of this structured evidence-based technique, from conducting comprehensive assessments to using the specific interventions clients need to manage their tics and reclaim their lives.

You’ll finish this training ready to work with clients with vocal tics or motor tics, with a plan to help them modify the external factors that make their tics worse, redirect oncoming tics into competing behaviours, and reduce “in the moment” tic symptoms with specific strategies.

This is your chance to add a proven treatment to your practice and help clients improve their lives!

Purchase now!

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Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



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PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 6.25 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.



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Caleb W. Lack, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and the Counseling Psychology MA program coordinator at the University of Central Oklahoma. A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Lack specializes in the treatment of children and adults with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and posttraumatic stress. He is regularly consulted for and interviewed by national, and international media outlets, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and more.

 

Dr. Lack is also a best-selling author or editor of eight books on topics from psychopathology to critical thinking and pseudoscience to racism and sexism in early psychology. He has authored more than 65 scientific publications relating to the assessment and treatment of psychological problems such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Tourette’s Syndrome, pediatric mood disorders, and posttraumatic stress.

 

An internationally sought-after clinical trainer and consultant, Dr. Lack has conducted workshops for clinicians across North and South America, Europe, and east Asia.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Caleb Lack maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with the University of Central Oklahoma. He receives compensation as a consultant and trainer for BrainsWay. Caleb Lack receives royalties as a published author. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Caleb Lack is an Ad hoc reviewer and editor for several peer review journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc.


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Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

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Objectives

  1. Identify the likely causes and aetiology of chronic tics, especially the neurobehavioral model.
  2. Use current best practice guidelines recommended for treatment of chronic tic disorders.
  3. Determine tic severity and type to manage tic symptoms.
  4. Conduct a functional behavioural assessment for tics.
  5. Utilize the three core aspects of Habit Reversal Training to improve function.
  6. Determine functional interventions to help reduce the stress that increases tics.

Outline

Chronic Tic Characteristics and Origins

  • DSM-5-TR™ diagnostic categories
  • Types of tics – motor and vocal
  • Comorbidity with ADHD, anxiety, and other conditions
  • Impact of tics on daily life
  • Biological and social contributors
  • Neurobehavioural model of tics

Best Practices and Evidence-Based Treatments

  • Psychopharmacology
  • Deep brain stimulation
  • Behavioural interventions and CBIT
  • Who is CBIT right for?
  • Research, risks, and limitations for CBIT

How to Conduct Comprehensive Assessments in Clients of All Ages

  • What to look for in background and history
  • Comorbidity and adaptive functioning
  • Tools for identifying tic severity
  • Measuring premonitory urges

Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention (CBIT) for Tics: A Step-by-Step Guide to Assessment and Treatment

The Clinician’s Guide to Psychoeducation for Kids, Adults, and Families

  • Causes, prevalence, and more - understanding through active exploration
  • Common comorbidities
  • Provide actionable insights into psychosocial impairments
  • How to share education with peers, teachers, and relatives

Functional intervention: How to Modify Factors that Make Tics Worse

  • Address external factors
  • Target antecedents (internal and external) and consequences
  • How to conduct a function-based assessment (FBA)
  • Select function-based interventions (FBI) after FBA

Habit Reversal Training (HRT): Overcome the Urge

  • Internal factors that may be maintaining tics
  • Awareness training and identifying when a tic will occur
  • Competing response training
  • Social support
  • Use a reward system to help drive extrinsic motivation

Relaxation Training: Supplemental Strategies to Reduce Tic Symptoms

  • When tic-prone situations are not easily modifiable
  • Scripts and exercises to teach clients relaxation skills
  • How to plan for scheduled breaks

Target Audience

  • Counsellors
  • Social Workers
  • Art Therapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Physicians
  • Addiction Counsellors
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Other Behavioural Health Professionals

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