Introduction to Treating Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
Presented by Andrea Umbach, Psy.D.
Feel free to bring a snack or lunch.
2 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
BASE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. BASE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Description
Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair pulling and skin picking, have been included in the DSM-5 as distinct disorders. This course is designed to present practitioners with an overview of BFRBs, including phenomenology, diagnostic features, and etiology. Current assessment instruments and treatment interventions will be presented to enable practitioners to better support their clients through evidence-based practice. The ComB Model will be described in detail to support treatment planning and implementation.
Learning Objectives
Based on the content of this workshop, you will be able to:
· Describe the nature, course, prevalence, and diagnostic criteria of BFRBs
· Utilize appropriate assessment measures and complete a functional analysis of behaviors
· Develop a treatment plan based on the five modalities of the ComB Model to address an individual’s unique presentation
· Identify current pharmacotherapy options showing potential benefit in treating BFRBs
· Provide informative resources with empirical support to clients with BFRBS
Audience
This program is appropriate for licensed psychologists and other mental health practitioners who have an interest in applying cognitive-behavioral treatment to individuals with BFRBs. Training is at an introductory level.
Sources
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
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McGuire, J. F., Kugler, B. B., Park, J. M., Horng, B., Lewin, A. B., Murphy, T. K., & Storch, E. A. (2012). Evidence-based assessment of compulsive skin picking, chronic tic disorders, and trichotillomania in children. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 43(6), 855-883.
Mansueto, C. S., Vavrichek, S. M., & Golomb, R. G. (2020). Overcoming body-focused repetitive behaviors: A comprehensive behavioral treatment for hair pulling and skin picking. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.
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Walther, M. R., Ricketts, E. J., Conelea, C. A., & Woods, D. W. (2010). Recent advances in the understanding and treatment of trichotillomania. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 24(1), 46-64.
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Woods, D. W., Flessner, C. A., Franklin, M. E., Keuthen, N. J., Goodwin, R. D., Stein, D. J., …Trichotillomania Learning Center-Scientific Advisory Board. (2006). The Trichotillomania Impact Project (TIP): Exploring phenomenology, functional impairment, and treatment utilization. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 67(12), 1877-1888.
Professional and Ethical Issues
There is no commercial support for this CE program, instructor, content of instruction, or any other relationship that could be construed as a conflict of interest. There is no endorsement of products.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations will be accepted and payments refunded in full up to two (2) weeks prior to any training event. Following two weeks prior to the event, a credit for future trainings matching the amount already paid for that event’s registration will be given to registrants who cancel their registration, for whatever reason, up to two (2) days prior to the event date. This credit can only be applied to one future training, regardless of its cost. If the cost of the future training is less than the amount paid, the difference will be lost. If the cost of the future training is greater than the credit, then the balance will become due at registration time. If a registrant cancels or no-shows within two days of the event date, a refund will not be given.
Location
BASE is located at 1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 580, Charlotte, NC 28209
Accessibility
BASE strives to ensure that each CE program is accessible to all participants. If you would like any accommodations, please contact us at 704-910-8381.
Questions
Please contact us at info@findyourbase.com or 704-910-8381 if you have any questions or grievances about the program.
Waitlst
If this program is full, please email us at info@findyourbase.com to indicate your interest. If someone cancels we will contact you.