We have extended the deadline to submit proposals to February 15!
Thank you for reaching out to us! We know that many of you are passionate about submitting a proposal to speak at our upcoming conference. We are extending our due date as we recognize that our original deadline is so close to the IOCDF conference submission deadline. We are so happy that so many of you plan to participate in our annual conference and we want to give everyone the opportunity to send a proposal!
OCD SoCal will continue to accept proposals for our sixth annual OCD Southern California Conference until February 15. This conference is an opportunity to learn more about obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and its treatment, provide support for individuals with OCD and their families, and gain practical knowledge about a variety of issues that may arise with OCD and related disorders.
The 2022 conference will be a virtual conference, taking place on April 30th, 2022 from 9am-6pm PST. We expect attendees from other affiliates to attend, and we welcome submissions from professionals outside of California. The deadline for proposals is February 15, 2022.
Who attends this conference?
This event is particularly designed for individuals affected by OCD and related disorders as well as their families, however, we encourage clinicians, researchers, and students interested in learning more about OCD to attend. Conference attendees often include individuals with a great deal of experience with OCD as well as individuals and family members who may just be learning about the disorder and its treatment.
Who should submit a proposal?
We are looking for presenters with a breadth of personal and professional experiences with OCD and related disorders. In the past, our speakers have included OCD therapists, psychiatrists, individuals affected by OCD and related disorders, as well as family members. If you choose to submit as a panel, please limit participants to five members.
What topics are appropriate for break out sessions?
You are welcome to propose your own topic that you feel will be of interest to attendees. Past topics have included: overview of OCD, OCD and families, taboo topics, OCD related disorders, recovery from OCD, ACT and mindfulness, medications, and ERP experiential workshop. Based on attendee feedback from past conferences, we particularly encourage submissions on the following topics:
- Finding treatment resources/connecting to care
- OCD and comorbidities
- OCD subtypes
- Lived experience/disclosure/self-advocacy issues
- Support for family members of children and adults with OCD
- Therapist-focused workshops
What is the format for break out sessions?
Each breakout session will be one hour and fifteen minutes. We recommend the final thirty minutes of the presentation be left for audience questions. Breakout sessions will be held in the afternoon following the keynote presentation.
When is the deadline to submit a proposal?
The deadline to submit a proposal is February 15, 2022
When will a presenter know if a proposal was accepted?
Presenters will be notified regarding whether their proposal was accepted by February 28, 2022.
What submission materials are required?
Abstract: Please submit a title, a brief abstract describing your presentation, and the intended audience (maximum 200 words). Please include three objectives for the audience.
Bio: Please submit a brief (short paragraph) biography describing your background and experience with OCD and/or OCD-Related disorders.
CV (professionals only)
How is a Proposal Submitted?
Proposals can be submitted via Google here:
OCD SoCal 6th Annual Conference Proposal
Please note: if you are unable to submit your proposal via the Google Form above, you may email your abstract, bio, and CV to info@ocdsocal.org with the subject line: OCD SoCal 2021 Conference Submission.
We look forward to receiving your submission! Please contact us at info@ocdsocal.org with any questions regarding your submission. You can also visit our website (ocdsocal.org) or facebook page (facebook.com/ocdsocal) for more information about our organization.