Friday, Sept. 21 | 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Mercy Heritage Room, campus of Mercyhurst University
Dr. Matthew Capriotti, assistant professor of psychology at San José State University, will present a free introductory workshop exploring Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) protocol and current research supporting this treatment.
What is CBIT?
CBIT is a behavioral approach for managing Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders. CBIT is a non-medicated treatment consisting of three important components:
1. Training the patient to be more aware of his or her tics and the urge to tic.
2. Training patients to do competing behavior when they feel the urge to tic.
3. Making changes to day to day activities in ways that can be helpful in reducing tics.
CBIT has been tested in two parallel multi-site randomized clinical trials. The results showed CBIT to be an effective method to reduce the severity and frequency of tics in children and adults.
This workshop is appropriate for practitioners with behavioral and clinical experience, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, physicians, nurses, counselors, behavior specialist consultants, educators and students.
To register for the free workshop, please contact Dr. Matt Weaver atmweaver@mercyhurst.edu or 814-824-2733.
Free coffee and beverages will also be offered during the workshop.