Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Education for Professionals on Vancouver Island
Upcoming Professional Training Featuring VICBT Faculty
Treating Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: Utilizing Awareness, Compassion and Evidence-Based Practices
December 10, 2026 | Online Training | 6 CE Hours
Join Kathryn Atkinson, MA, RCC-ACS; Lisa A. Conway, PhD, ABPP; Pam Katz, LCSW; and Jason Yu of Fidget Podcast for an interactive training on the assessment and treatment of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs), such as hair pulling, skin picking, and nail and cheek biting.
The training will review diagnostic criteria, clinical presentation, and assessment, and introduce a visual framework for conceptualizing BFRBs. Evidence-based approaches covered include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the Comprehensive Behavioral Model (ComB), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), along with modifications for special populations such as children, adolescents, and cultural orientation factors, and managing treatment setbacks. Experiential activities, small group discussions, role-plays, and lived experience will support application of the material.
The training is intended for behavioural health and addictions professionals, including psychologists, social workers, counsellors, and therapists, with an intermediate level of knowledge.
Presenters: Kathryn Atkinson, MA, RCC-ACS; Lisa A. Conway, PhD, ABPP; Pam Katz, LCSW; Jason Yu, Fidget Podcast
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM–2:00 PM PT / 10:00 AM–5:00 PM ET
Format: Live on Zoom
Cost: $147 USD
Continuing Education: 6 CE Hours
Presented by: Impact CE
Treating BFRBs Level 2 Training: Utilizing Awareness, Compassion, and Evidence-Based Practices
October 29, 2026 | Online Training | 6 CEUs
Join Lisa Conway, PhD, ABPP; Jason Yu of Fidget Podcast; Pam Katz, MSW, LCSW; and Kathryn Atkinson, MA, RCC-ACS for an advanced training focused on deepening clinical work with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs).
Building on foundational BFRB knowledge, this Level 2 training will explore some of the more complex challenges clinicians encounter in practice, including comorbidities such as OCD, ADHD, tic disorders, intellectual disability, and autism; treatment roadblocks; clinical assessment and self-monitoring; managing client and therapist expectations; microaggressions and ethical considerations; and recognizing and repairing clinical ruptures.
The training is designed for clinicians who have begun working with clients experiencing BFRBs, as well as more experienced BFRB clinicians looking to broaden their knowledge and strengthen their clinical approach.
Presenters: Lisa Conway, PhD, ABPP; Jason Yu, Fidget Podcast; Pam Katz, MSW, LCSW; Kathryn Atkinson, MA, RCC-ACS
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CST / 11:00 AM–6:00 PM EST
Cost: $165 USD
Continuing Education: 6 CEUs
Presented by: OCD Midwest & HabitAware