Join us to discover how Work-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (W-CBT) supports sustainable return-to-work. Learn about rising mental health claim trends, evidence-based treatment approaches, and the program elements that make W-CBT effective.
Presenter
Brian O’Rourke, BSc, MOT, CWCE
Date
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Presentation 12:30pm – 1:30pm (Pacific Time), including 10-15 minutes of Q&A
Location
Online via Zoom
This webinar explores the growing impact of mental health claims, with WSBC and WSIB data on claim volumes and time away from work.
We’ll review current research on effective treatment approaches, introduce CBT and Work-Focused CBT, and highlight program elements that support sustainable return-to-work (RTW).
Topics include:
- GRTW planning- Problem-solving strategies for perceived barriers (e.g., catastrophization, perceived injustice, cognitive deficits)
- Addressing labor relations challenges
- Case studies and other evidence-based therapies
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the impact of mental health claims on RTW.
2. Describe Work-Focused CBT and its key components.
3. Apply problem-solving strategies for common RTW barriers.
4. Explore case studies and evidence-based approaches to support successful RTW.
About the Presenter
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Brian O’Rourke is an experienced Occupational Therapist and the founder of Logic Rehab. With over a decade of practice across hospital, community, and private rehabilitation settings, Brian specializes in functional capacity evaluations, cognitive rehabilitation, mental health support, and return-to-work planning.
He is a Certified Work Capacity Evaluator and EPIC Lift Evaluator through the Matheson Institute, a Certified Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) Provider, and has been qualified by the BC Supreme Court as an expert witness in functional capacity and cost of future care assessments.
Brian’s work spans brain injury rehabilitation, ergonomic and workplace assessments, and evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Work-Focused CBT. He is a trusted provider within networks including ICBC, WorkSafeBC, and Veterans Affairs, and is committed to helping individuals achieve sustainable recovery and successful return-to-work outcomes.
