HABIT DISORDERS (2 CE)

Course overview

Habit disorders are repetitive, apparently nonfunctional, motor patterns that produce either physical injury or psychosocial distress due to their repetitive nature. The onset for each type of habit disorder varies slightly but typically starts in childhood or early adolescence and may persist into adulthood. This course focuses on the intervention - habit reversal-for habit disorders. Learning Objectives: * Review a description of habit disorders, including a definition of the disorder, onset, and prevalence rates. * Compare habit reversal to various treatment alternatives. * Review a description of the important steps and techniques in habit reversal.