IOCDF recently launched a new resource focused on mental health in sports called Anxiety in Athletes. Our lead advocate, Tom Smalley, is heading up the task force developing content and resources for this website. Anxiety in Athletes will serve as a resource for team staff (coaches, managers, trainers, etc.), athletes, and loved ones. If you or someone you know would be interested in contributing to this resource, we would like to invite you to fill out our interest form. We will follow-up with more information about how you can get more involved.
The Monster and Gus is a book written and illustrated by Zoey Schwartz as a part of a Girl Scout Gold Award Project. The goal of the book is to explain OCD in a way that is tangible for siblings and children struggling with a diagnosis. As Gus struggles with his OCD monster, his journey with fighting back against the monster is representative of methods like exposure therapy. You can access the online version of the book for free here.
In addition to our wonderful OCD Southern California board members, we are so excited to announce that Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT, will be joining our Saturday, October 16th, 10AM – 12 noon PST OCD Awareness Week 2021 event as a featured guest speaker!
Here is more information on Kim Quinlan, LMFT’s talk:
Talk title:“Learn how Self-Compassion can help supercharge your OCD Recovery!”
In this interactive presentation, you will learn why having a self-compassion is crucial for OCD recovery and how the practice of self-compassion can actually help with motivation and willingness to engage in exposure and response prevention. We will also cover the core concepts of self-compassion and some of the common roadblocks that people with OCD experience when it comes to practicing self-compassion!
Kim just recently released her book, “Self-Compassion for OCD Workbook,” a guide to incorporating self-compassion into OCD treatment! Kim will be discussing highlights from her new book, as well as giving an interactive presentation.
We look forward to seeing you all Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10am!
If you, or someone you know, are interested in joining the event, please email:info@OCDSoCal.org to be on our mailing list. This is where we will be sending out the link for Saturday’s event!
The free, virtual event will last 2 hours starting at 10am PST and ending at 12 noon PST. The event is being held on Saturday, October 16th as part of OCD Awareness Week 2021! We hope to see you there. Email us at: info@ocdsocal.org. Those on our mailing list will receive the link for the event!
