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
September 25, 2026 | Live Online Training | 6 CE Hours
Join Lisa Conway, PhD, ABPP; Jason Yu; Pam Katz, LCSW; and Kathryn Atkinson, MA, RCC-ACS for an interactive professional training focused on the assessment and evidence-based treatment of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs), including hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, and cheek biting.
This intermediate-level training will introduce clinicians to the clinical presentation, assessment, and conceptualization of BFRBs and explore evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the Comprehensive Behavioral Model (ComB), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
The day will also address treatment modifications for children and adolescents, cultural considerations, treatment setbacks, relapse awareness and prevention, and strategies for translating assessment into individualized treatment. Experiential activities, role-plays, small-group discussions, and lived-experience perspectives will help participants apply the material to clinical practice.
Presenters: Lisa Conway, PhD, ABPP; Jason Yu; Pam Katz, LCSW; Kathryn Atkinson, MA, RCC-ACS
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 AM–2:00 PM Pacific
Format: Live online via Zoom
Cost: $147 USD
Continuing Education: 6 CE Hours
Level: Intermediate
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