Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI)

What is the BTTI?

The BTTI is an in-depth, three-day intensive training course in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for mental health professionals who are treating individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and related disorders. To download a PDF of the BTTI handbook, which includes a course outline and program background, click here.

Who Attends the BTTI?

Any licensed mental health professional who currently treats OCD or OC related disorders and does not require supervision to see patients. Therapists who are new to the field of CBT for OCD and those who have been treating anxiety disorders for decades both benefit greatly from the BTTI. Click here to read a firsthand account by Dr. Annette Perot, a recent BTTI graduate.

When and Where are the Next BTTI programs?

The 2012 BTTI locations and dates are as follows:

University of Southern California
Pasadena, CA
Friday, January 27 - Sunday, January 29, 2012- REGISTRATION CLOSED

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Friday, March 9 - Sunday, March 11, 2012
*Registration for this training is now open!*
Please contact Marissa Keegan at 617-973-5801 or mkeegan@ocfoundation.org to find out how you can register for this upcoming training.

Rogers Memorial Hospital
Oconomowoc, WI
Friday, September 28 - Sunday, September 30, 2012

Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Friday, November 2 - Sunday, November 4, 2012

Please note the following:

• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Registration is limited to licensed professionals only.
• Providers must be licensed to practice psychotherapy independently. Due to the incredibly high demand for this program, we are not currently accepting registrations from providers who are not yet licensed and/or require supervision. 
• Registrants must be a professional member of the IOCDF at the time of registration.
  Professional membership is $100 per person, per year. For more information about membership with the IOCDF, please visit http://www.ocfoundation.org/membership/

Who Makes Up the BTTI Faculty?

The faculty of each BTTI is made up of some of the most experienced and well-respected OCD therapists in North America, most of them being members of the IOCDF's Scientific Advisory Board. 

How Much Does the BTTI Cost?

The cost of registration is $350 for all three days. This fee includes the cost of continuing education credits and lunch on the third day. When you register for the BTTI, you are automatically registered for CE credits. Cancellation guidelines and restrictions vary for each specific training. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please feel free to contact Marissa Keegan at the IOCDF.

How Can I Register to Attend the BTTI?

Our 2011 BTTI's sold out in record time, one in less than 90 minutes! Those on our interest list get the first opportunity to register. To join our list, click here. As you complete this survey, please make sure you thoughtfully select the regions of the United States and Canada where you would like to attend trainings. This is because when we open registration for specific trainings, we notify those folks first who have selected they want to attend a training in this particular geographic area.

Are Continuing Education Credits Offered?

Yes. Continuing education credits are offered for psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.

This program is sponsored by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), Inc. This program has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (Provider #SP-1737). Course meets the qualifications for 21 hours of continuing education credit for MFCCs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #PCE 4422). Renewal application has been made to the National Association of Social Workers for 21 continuing education contact hours. IOCDF is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. IOCDF maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For continuing education certificates requested after the end of the BTTI, there will be a $25.00 processing fee.


For more information about the BTTI, as well as if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marissa Keegan, Program Coordinator at the IOCDF, at (617) 973-5801 or mkeegan@ocfoundation.org.