Panic & Phobias

Conquering fears with CBT

Next session:  Wed, May 6, 2026 (12:00PM–3:30PM Eastern)

Earlybird deadline:  Fri, May 1, 2026 at 5:00PM Eastern

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accepts Mainpro+ credits as equivalent (1:1) to MOC credits for Section 1 (i.e., Group Learning). As such, this three-hour, three-credits-per-hour module counts for 9.0 credits in MAINPORT.

Physicians trained in CBT can derive significant satisfaction from treating panic-related disorders. The reason is simple: Most patients respond relatively quickly—and relapse rates are reassuringly low. 

Part 1.  Panic disorder per se can be treated the British way (Oxford's model) or the American way (BU's model). We're Canadian, so naturally we hono(u)r and teach both. Happily, the science says that six appointments will often suffice—and we'll teach you exactly what to do.  

Part 2.  "Recursive disorders" are a frequent fount of frustration for family physicians. Fortunately, here too Oxford's model can be gratifyingly impactful. Join us and learn some crucial CBT pearls for managing five familiar "symptom spiral syndromes":    

* dementia worry  
* irritable bowel syndrome 
* migraine headaches 
* perimenopausal symptoms 
* premenstrual dysphoric disorder 

Part 3.  Specific ("simple") phobias are curiously common: About 10% of your patients have at least one—and 20% of those patients are nearly debilitated. Happily, the more esoteric phobia names can remain "Greek to you" with zero impact on your ability to treat them. Join us and you'll acquire the essential skills to manage specific phobias in short primary care appointments. 

Part 4.  Other anxiety disorder sufferers can at least be comforted by family physicians without specialized training. We cover CBT's most practical pointers for the following set of conditions:  

* OCD-related avoidance 
* PTSD-related avoidance 
* public speaking anxiety 
* selective mutism 
* separation anxiety 
* social anxiety 
* test anxiety 

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.

—Anais Nin

Accreditation is three-credits-per-hour by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. The workshop is 3.0 hours in length, for 9.0 Mainpro+ credits. The Royal College accepts Mainpro+ credits as equivalent (1:1) to MOC credits for Section 1 (i.e., Group Learning). As such, this 3.0 hour, three-credits-per-hour module counts for 9.0 credits in MAINPORT. 

Head instructor Greg Dubord, MD is the CME Director of CBT Canada, and the prime developer of medical CBT. He has presented over 500 workshops, including over 50 for the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and is a University of Toronto CME Teacher of the Year.

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Sponsors of CBT Canada's workshops have included the CFPC, 
Dalhousie, McGill, McMaster, Memorial, Queen's, UAlberta, 
UBC, UCalgary, UdeM, USask, UToronto, and Western (UWO).

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If you ever need to cancel your registration for any reason whatsoever, you may transfer 100% of your tuition to another workshop without any penalty, or receive a full refund minus a 25% processing fee (policy). 

*  Well presented, with clear & practical tips. Excellent overall.  —Wendy Johnsen, MD, FCFP (Port Alberni, BC) 

*  Witty and upbeat. I think it's essential for daily practice as a family doctor. It is so relevant.  —Patrick Bailey, MD, CCFP (Calgary, AB) 

*  Great pearls & handouts... I could have saved so much time with so many patients.  —Christiana Yao, MD, FCFP (Ottawa, ON) 

*  Very relevant and practical. Signing up for more!  —Ellise Morley, MD, FCFP (St. Albert, AB) 

*  If I'd had this workshop earlier, I'd definitely have helped my patients better—I would have had a better work-life balance.  —Uchenna Aloke, MD, FCFP (Lloydminster, SK) 

*  Very relevant and practical suggestions with clinical applications. I would have benefited immensely with this training at the outset of my medical career. It would have made managing patient encounters so much easier and it has helped me personally as well.  —Cheryl Hume, MD, FCFP (Lake Country, BC) 

*  I now have more knowledge to truly help patients. A great workshop as usual!  —Sophie Giraldeau, MD, FCFP (Montreal, QC) 

*  I wish I'd taken this earlier! I would have been more effective in managing mental health issues and felt less stress about doing it.  —Deborah-Lee O'Connor, MD, FCFP (Sudbury, ON) 

*  Practical, real-life information. I always learn something new from each workshop.  —Krista Bradley, MD, FCFP (Kamloops, BC) 

*  Great presenter, concretely useful advice and information. Life would have been an order of magnitude better at work and at home if I would have had CBT training earlier in my career.  —Tim Erickson, MD, CCFP (Spruce Grove, AB) 

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