Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)

Though tics are involuntary and neurological, individuals with tics can learn strategies to manage them and minimize the disruption they often cause. Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) provides tools to increase awareness and develop competing responses that reduce the tics' impact.

Your therapist will begin CBIT by helping you or your child become more aware of the sensations and urges that occur before a tic. From there, you will learn specific techniques, including competing responses and environmental supports, to manage tics more effectively. Therapy also includes identifying triggers and making practical changes to reduce stressors that can worsen symptoms. This structured, skills-based approach helps individuals feel more in control and less distressed by their tics.

CBIT is considered a first-line behavioral treatment for tic disorders, including Tourette’s Disorder, and can be used instead of or in conjunction with medication. By focusing on awareness and skill development, CBIT helps individuals reduce tic severity and improve overall functioning.

To get started with CBIT at Central Therapy, contact us today!