Recognizing the critical shortage of trained behavioral therapists for treating Tourette Syndrome (TS) and tic disorders, the Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Tourette Syndrome Behavior Therapy Institute (TS-BTI).

For a full program description, click here (PDF™ format).

Developed by members of the TSA Behavioral Science Consortium, the program is designed to help increase the number and availability of therapists trained in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT).

The first TS-BTI will take place on November 5 and 6, 2011 at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.

Participants for the TS-BTI should be health or mental health practitioners licensed to practice independently in their state. The program registration fee is $500.00 which includes course materials and continuing education credits.

Continuing Education: This course is co-sponsored by Amedco and the Tourette Syndrome Association.  Amedco is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  Amedco maintains responsibility for this program and its content.  13.5 hours.

To learn more about the November 5th and 6th TS-BTI program faculty, agenda and schedule at MGH,
please click here.

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