Northern California CBT Network upcoming events

Scott Granet, LCSW - Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder (6CEs) (Saturday, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Description

As many as 5-10 million people in this country are believed to have BDD, though most sufferers first pursue medical treatment to correct the perceived flaw in their appearance rather than seeking more appropriate psychiatric care. Any body part can be the focus of BDD, though most with the disorder will focus on features associated with the head and face, such as hair, nose, or skin tone.

Attendees of this workshop will gain a thorough understanding of the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for BDD, as well as the rationale for its inclusion in the category of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders in the DSM 5. Related behaviors most often identified, such as mirror checking/mirror avoidance, comparing and camouflaging will be reviewed, as will potential causal factors such as abuse, bullying and family dysfunction.

A primary focus of this workshop will be on cognitive-behavioral therapy for body dysmorphic disorder, with an emphasis on exposure and response prevention strategies for BDD. Cognitive distortions and the importance of understanding core beliefs associated with BDD will also be addressed. Other treatment strategies, such as perceptual retraining and mirror retraining, will also be discussed and demonstrated.

This workshop is designed for licensed mental health professionals with a strong foundation in CBT. No prior experience treating BDD is required.

Learning Objectives

Attendees will be able to:

1. Identify the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for BDD and distinguish it from other related disorders.

2. Describe the rationale for BDD's classification as an Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder.

3. Recognize at least three (3) common BDD-related behaviors, such as mirror checking, comparing, and camouflaging.

4. Apply cognitive restructuring techniques to address distortions and core beliefs in BDD clients.

5. Create an exposure and response prevention hierarchy for a BDD client.

References

Phillips, K. A., & Kelly, M. M. (2021). Body dysmorphic disorder: Clinical overview and relationship to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing), 19(4), 413–419.

Krebs, G., Clark, B., & Ford, T. (2024). Epidemiology of body dysmorphic disorder and appearance preoccupation in youth: Prevalence, comorbidity and psychosocial impairment. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 64, 30–40.

Presenter

Scott Granet, LCSW, is in private practice and specializes in the treatment of OCD and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). He has presented at numerous conferences worldwide and has taught continuing education classes at universities and other institutions throughout the U.S., including the Rutgers University School of Social Work, the UC Berkeley Extension, the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice and the NYU Silver School of Social Work.

Mr. Granet is the author of The Complete OCD Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Free Yourself from Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors and Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Mine and Yours: A Personal and Clinical Perspective. A third book, The Body Acceptance Workbook for Teens: Break the Cycle of Obsessive Thoughts and Heal Body Dysmorphic Disorder, is scheduled to be published by New Harbinger Publications in March 2027. Mr. Granet is a founding board member and former president of OCD San Francisco, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation.

Cost

Members

Early Bird Rate (on or before 07/31/26)

Professional Member - $150
Early Career Member - $100
Pre-Licensed Associate/Retired Member - $60
Student - $25

Regular (after 07/31/26)

Professional Member- $175
Early Career Member - $125
Pre-Licensed Associate/Retired Member - $75
Student - $30

Non-Members (after 07/31/26)

Professional - $185
Pre-Licensed Associate/Student - $85

Register

In-Person - Visit https://www.nccbt.net/event-6680078 to register for the in-person event.
Recording Only - Visit https://www.nccbt.net/event-6687461 to register for the RECORDING ONLY. (NOTE: Recording will be available 4 weeks after the event and is for personal use only.)
Join Our Mailing List - We will notify you when registration is open to the public.

Limited to 72 attendees in-person. Check-in begins at 9:30 am. Onsite registration available only if space permits.

There will be a one-hour lunch break (lunch provided and included in the price) and two 15-minute breaks. Coffee, tea, and afternoon snacks will be available.

NOTE: This is an indoor event. There will be some ventilation with back doors, weather and temperature permitting. Access to rooftop is available during lunch and breaks.

Cancellation

IMPORTANT — To be eligible for a refund, the San Francisco Bay Area Center of Cognitive Therapy and the NCCBT Network must receive notice of cancellation via email (support@nccbt.net) 14 days prior to the date of the workshop. All cancellations are subject to a $35.00 processing fee per workshop.

Questions?

Email support@nccbt.net.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

The San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy is approved to offer 6.0 hours of continuing education (CE). No partial CE credits are granted.

Those who attend this workshop in full and complete the appropriate evaluation form will receive CE credits. Please note that the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy will issue credit only to those who attend the entire workshop. Those who arrive more than 15 minutes after the start time or leave before the workshop ends will not receive CE credits.

The San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy (Provider Approval No.: CEN034) is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) recognizes CE credit offered by any CPA-approved provider for license renewal for its licensees. The San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Disclosure Information

The California Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association require that continuing education providers inform participants as to the source, amount, nature, and disposition of any funding used to support the continuing education activity, whether in the form of educational grants, cash contributions, or in-kind contributions. Individuals in a position to influence course content must also disclose whether they have one or more relevant financial relationships with individuals and companies who have a financial interest in activity content. These individuals include the CE Advisory Committee of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy (SFBACCT) and the Leadership Committee of the Northern California Cognitive Behavior Therapy Network (NCCBT).

Institutional Conflict of Interest Disclosure

The San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy does not receive commercial support for any of the continuing education activities it provides.

Individual Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Janie Hong, PhD, NCCBT Network Board, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
Kathrine Gapinski, PhD, NCCBT Network Board, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
Nancy Liu, PhD, NCCBT Network Board, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
Simone Madan, PhD, NCCBT Network Board, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
John R. Montopoli, LMFT, LPCC, NCCBT Network Board, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
Daniela J. Owen, PhD, SFBACCT CE Advisory Committee and NCCBT Network Board, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
Aleksandra Soykin, PhD, NCCBT Network Leadership Committee, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
Bridget Whitlow, LMFT, NCCBT Network Leadership Committee, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.

Speaker Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Scott Granet, LCSW, Workshop Leader, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.

(RECORDING ONLY) Scott Granet, LCSW - Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder (No CEs) (Saturday, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

(FLYER)

**This is registration for RECORDING ONLY. CEs will only be distributed to in-person event attendees.**

If you previously registered for IN-PERSON and need to change to RECORDING ONLY or vice versa, please email support@nccbt.net for assistance.

Description

This workshop is designed for licensed mental health professionals with a strong foundation in CBT. No prior experience treating BDD is required.

Learning Objectives

Attendees will be able to:

1. Identify the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for BDD and distinguish it from other related disorders.

2. Describe the rationale for BDD's classification as an Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder.

3. Recognize at least three (3) common BDD-related behaviors, such as mirror checking, comparing, and camouflaging.

4. Apply cognitive restructuring techniques to address distortions and core beliefs in BDD clients.

5. Create an exposure and response prevention hierarchy for a BDD client.

References

Phillips, K. A., & Kelly, M. M. (2021). Body dysmorphic disorder: Clinical overview and relationship to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing), 19(4), 413–419.

Presenter

Cost

Members

Early Bird Rate (on or before 07/31/26)

Professional Member - $150
Early Career Member - $100
Pre-Licensed Associate/Retired Member - $60
Student - $25

Regular (after 07/31/26)

Professional Member- $175
Early Career Member - $125
Pre-Licensed Associate/Retired Member - $75
Student - $30

Non-Members (after 07/31/26)

Professional - $185
Pre-Licensed Associate/Student - $85

Register

In-Person - Visit https://www.nccbt.net/event-6680078 to register for the in-person event.
Recording Only - Visit https://www.nccbt.net/event-6687461 to register for the RECORDING ONLY. (NOTE: Recording will be available 4 weeks after the event and is for personal use only.)
Join Our Mailing List - We will notify you when registration is open to the public.

In-Person event will be limited to 72 attendees. Check-in begins at 9:30 am. Onsite registration available only if space permits.

There will be a one-hour lunch break (lunch provided and included in the price) and two 15-minute breaks. Coffee, tea, and afternoon snacks will be available.

NOTE: This is an indoor event. There will be some ventilation with back doors, weather and temperature permitting. Access to rooftop is available during lunch and breaks.

Cancellation

Questions?

Email support@nccbt.net.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

The San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy is approved to offer 6.0 hours of continuing education (CE). No partial CE credits are granted.

Disclosure Information

Institutional Conflict of Interest Disclosure

The San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy does not receive commercial support for any of the continuing education activities it provides.

Individual Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Janie Hong, PhD, NCCBT Network Board, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
Kathrine Gapinski, PhD, NCCBT Network Board, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
Nancy Liu, PhD, NCCBT Network Board, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
Simone Madan, PhD, NCCBT Network Board, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
John R. Montopoli, LMFT, LPCC, NCCBT Network Board, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
Daniela J. Owen, PhD, SFBACCT CE Advisory Committee and NCCBT Network Board, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
Aleksandra Soykin, PhD, NCCBT Network Leadership Committee, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.
Bridget Whitlow, LMFT, NCCBT Network Leadership Committee, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.

Speaker Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Scott Granet, LCSW, Workshop Leader, has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts.

FREE NCCBT Fall Social (Sunday, October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join us for this FREE, members-only, Fall social
on Lake Merritt in Oakland.

Invite a partner, colleague or friend.

Welcome our new colleagues to the Network. Connect with long-time members and NCCBT Leadership.

Enjoy delicious appetizers, wine and more!

Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94612

RSVP: By Saturday, September 26, 2026
Space is limited. Please register to reserve your spot.

Questions? Email Ayesha at support@nccbt.net.

We look forward to seeing you there!

NCCBT Network Board

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More Information

Directions
Map your driving or public transportation route HERE. Please note, Lake Merritt BART station is the closest to the venue.

Parking
If you are unable find parking in the lot or on the street, Lake Chalet recommends using either the Parkopedia or Spot Hero parking apps. Or check HERE to see closest parking according to SpotAngels.

Attire
Casual