Webinar: Unified Experiential CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Unified Experiential CBT for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

PRESENTER: Dr Sanjay Rao, Associate Professor of Psychiatry University of Ottawa

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a first-line evidence-based treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). 

Workshop Description 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a first-line evidence-based treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). 

OCD is a complex condition with multiple features. Treatment success in OCD requires systematic and specific approaches with CBT.  This workshop covers the current DSM classification of OCD and related disorders as well as theories and models explaining causation. Participants see an overview of all treatment options (including medications) for OCD. 

Experience a step by step by step integrated and updated protocol for the treatment of OCD with behavioural, cognitive and experiential techniques. 

Enhance your learning through a skilled combination of brief presentations, demonstrations, group exercises, and role-play.  

Hear about common pitfalls and tips for success in managing OCD. The information will also be useful in treating related conditions like Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Trichotillomania. You will leave with a well-rounded understanding of OCD and its treatment.   

Course attendees will receive a certificate of attendance from the Dept of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa.

WORKSHOP TRAINERS:

Dr Sanjay Rao is an experienced teacher and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Ottawa In 2018 he was awarded a Fellowship of the Canadian Association of Cognitive Behavioural therapy for his contribution to CBT in Canada. He has received an award from the Department of Health, UK for CBT development. He is the Director of Unified CBT training.

Dr Rao has trained in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-based therapies, and strength focussed coaching. He has expertise in both psychological and pharmacological treatment of mental health conditions. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrist (UK) and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada). He has delivered over 250 workshops in Cognitive behavioural therapies, presented in national, international conferences and published in several scientific journals.

Since 2011 he has helped the province of Nova Scotia develop Cognitive Behavioural Therapy implementation by training and supervising therapists across the province. He has also served as an executive member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy along with various management position such as Co-Chair of Chiefs of Psychiatrists in Nova Scotia, Clinical Director of The Mood and Anxiety Program at the Royal Ottawa Hospital and Clinical Lead of Improving Access to Structured Psychotherapy in Ottawa.

Dr Rao is involved in research concerning distance delivery of CBT through technology as well as workplace mental health using CBT and problem-solving approaches. He is an active clinician delivering CBT in collaborative care settings.

He trains and supervises multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists and counsellors.

LOCATION:

Webinar

WORKSHOP RATES:

Registration Fee: $225 +HST | Early Bird Fee: $199.00 +HST (Ends March 2nd 2020)

Student Rate/CMHA Staff: $180.00 + HST (Note: Students & CMHA Staff send proof of being a student to info@unifiedcbt.com.

Registration is open to those who have an independent practice or is a student working towards independent practice. CMHA staff should send or present with their ID proof.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Registrant Cancellation:

Note: Refund Policy

Full refund minus $50.00 Admin fee until  March 19th, 2020 at 4:00 pm.

After March 19th, 2020 the refund will be for 50% of the fee paid.

The course fee paid can be carried forward to another 1-day workshop offered by us.

Unified CBT Cancellation:

Please note that many Workshops require a minimum number of attendees for the workshop to go ahead and be financially viable. Please do not incur or commit to any additional costs in relation to the workshop until you have received confirmation that it is going ahead.

Unified CBT reserves the right to cancel this workshop at its discretion. In the unlikely event, a workshop must be cancelled or rescheduled, workshop fees will be refunded at 100%. Unified CBT including its coordinators, agents and/or trainers, hold no financial responsibility for any related additional costs including travel or accommodation costs incurred by the registrant. Thank you for your understanding.