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Watch OCD Treatment Experts Discuss Family Accommodation, Resistance to Treatment, and Other OCD Topics!

“Chris’ Corner” is live every other Wednesday at 9am PST / 12 noon EST

Every other Wednesday, at 9am PST / 12 noon EST, Chris Trondsen hosts “Chris’ Corner.” The show streams live on the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)’s official social media sites, including on their Facebook page (http://www.Facebook.com/IOCDF), YouTube channel (http://www.Youtube.com/IOCDF), and others.

Watch the first episode of the show, featuring OCD Southern California board member Barbara Van Noppen, Ph.D., LCSW, along with Anthony Pinto, Ph.D. and Lisa Calvocoressi, Ph.D. This discussion is on Family Accommodation in OCD and its impact on treatment:

Facebook: https://fb.watch/59l8zPVhVQ/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IuCODIYO8Z0

Episode 2 features a discussion on individuals with OCD who are being resistant to therapy and how to enhance motivation for treatment. This episode featured Jonathan B. Grayson, Ph.D and C. Alec Pollard, Ph.D:

Facebook: https://fb.watch/5I8mNF_vB-/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IuCODIYO8Z0

Episode 3 features a discussion on young adults with OCD and features psychologist Ally Sequeira, Ph.D, and two young adults with OCD: Tom Smalley and Kyle King:

Facebook: https://fb.watch/5CfuYpgPHr/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q952HX4Dj8E

Make sure to catch the show live every other Monday at 9am PST / 12pm EST! Future episodes feature other prominent OCD experts sharing their expertise on various OCD topics:

  • June 2nd – Social media advocacy
  • June 16th – BDD research
  • June 30th – Building an inclusive practice
  • July 14th – How misinformation affects provider community
  • July 28th – Taboo intrusive thoughts

For more information on “Chris’ Corner,” including the schedule of future episodes, visit: https://iocdf.org/peaceofmind/!

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A Free OCD Support Group For Adults Is Starting In San Diego On June 7th!

RSVP by emailing: Group4OCD@gmail.com

A FREE OCD Support Group, for adults with OCD, is starting in San Diego on Monday, June 7th! The group will continue to meet monthly on the first Monday of each month, from 7-8:30pm.  For now the group will be virtual on Zoom, but will be in person in the next few months (location TBD). 

The group is currently being offered to an individual with OCD, but will be opening up to family members and loved ones of people with OCD eventually. 

Please see the attached flyer about how to RSVP (through emailing: Group4OCD@gmail.com).  Feel free to pass along this information to your family and / or clients and use the email listed to RSVP or if you have any questions!

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Deadline To Propose a Breakout Session at Our July 31st Virtual Conference is Saturday, May 1st, 2021!

OCD SoCal is still accepting proposals for break out sessions for our fifth annual OCD Southern California Conference. 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 2021 conference will be a virtual conference, and we expect attendees from other affiliates to attend.  We also welcome submissions from professionals outside of California.

For more detailed information on the submission process, please visit: http://ocdsocal.org/1847/ocd-socal-is-now-accepting-proposals-for-break-out-sessions-at-our-july-31st-virtual-conference/

Who attends this conference?

This event is designed for individuals affected by OCD and related disorders as well as their families. We also encourage clinicians, researchers, and students interested in learning more about OCD to attend.

Who should submit a proposal?

We are looking for presenters with a breadth of personal and professional experiences with OCD and related disorders includeding OCD therapists, psychiatrists, individuals affected by OCD and related disorders, as well as family members.

What topics are appropriate for break out sessions?

Introductory, as well as advanced material on OCD and related disorders.

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 my proposal?

The deadline to submit a proposal is May 1, 2021

When will I hear if my proposal was accepted? 

Presenters will be notified regarding whether their proposal was accepted by May 28, 2021.

What submission materials are required?

  1. Abstract:Please submit a title and brief abstract describing your presentation as well as intended audience (maximum 200 words).  Please include three objectives for the audience.
  2. Bio:Please submit a brief (short paragraph) biography describing your background and experience with OCD and/or OCD-Related disorders. 
  3. CV (professionals only)

How do I submit my proposal?

Proposals should be emailed to info@ocdsocal.org. Subject line: OCD SoCal 2021 Conference Submission. 

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We look forward to receiving your submission! Please contact us at info@ocdsocal.org with any questions regarding your submission.

For more detailed information on the submission process, please visit: http://ocdsocal.org/1847/ocd-socal-is-now-accepting-proposals-for-break-out-sessions-at-our-july-31st-virtual-conference/