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Purchase Your OCD Southern California 4th Annual Conference Tickets Here!

2019 Keynote: Jeff Sparr of PeaceLove

Purchase tickets here! – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocd-southern-california-conference-2019-tickets-55952516483

Date and Time:
Saturday, March 30, 2019. 10 AM to 5 PM

Location:
Mariners Church (Life Development Building, 2nd Floor)
5001 Newport Coast Drive
Irvine, CA 92603

For a detailed map with street entrance locations, parking locations, walkways to registration, and registration location, click here: http://ocdsocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Map-For-2019-OCD-Conference.png. For accompanying detailed parking instructions, click here: http://ocdsocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-Conference-Parking-Recommendations.pdf

Agenda:
10 AM: Registration and Clinician Breakfast
10:45 AM: Welcome and Introduction of Board Members
11:00 AM: Keynote- Jeff Sparr of PeaceLove
12:30 PM: Lunch and Breakout Groups
1:45 PM: First Breakout Session
3:00 PM: Second Breakout Session
4:00 PM: Conference Wrap-Up and Opportunity Drawing

For a more detailed agenda, click here: http://ocdsocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Agenda2019.pdf

Purchase tickets here (and for more information on the conference)! – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocd-southern-california-conference-2019-tickets-55952516483

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Help Us Spread Messages of Hope this Holiday Season

Let’s Give Hope to Those Undergoing Treatment for OCD

The holidays can be a hard time for those struggling to manage OCD and related disorders.  Something as simple as a card and a message from the heart during this time of year can make a huge difference.  

That’s why, for the fourth year in a row, the IOCDF is asking for your help to send messages of hope to those undergoing treatment for OCD. It’s easy to participate, and make an impact in someone’s life.

Here’s what you can do to help:

1. Pick out (or create your own!) fun, festive Holiday card. Design and messaging is up to you, but remember that you won’t know who will receive it — so a secular or non-denominational card is recommended.

2. Write your message of hope. You can share words of encouragement, original artwork, or simply wish someone a happy, healthy, and hopeful New Year. Feel free to include your contact information if you wish, but you can also just sign your first name if you prefer.

3. Send your card to the IOCDF’s PO Box. We’ll collect the cards and then send them to individuals currently receiving treatment at one of our Institutional Members’ treatment programs. People of all ages need messages of hope — so cards for children, teens, and adults are all requested. Please mail cards by December 15th!

Send all cards to:

International OCD Foundation, Inc.

c/o OCDvocate Message of Hope
P.O. Box 961029
Boston, MA 02196

Let’s join together to make a fellow sufferers holiday a bit brighter.

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Watch Vice President Chris Trondsen’s Recorded Video on the Topic of OCD and Mental Health (Direct Link Provided)!

On Monday, November 19th, our vice president, Chris Trondsen, shared his personal struggle with mental health on The Mighty’s Facebook page, a website and social media platform dedicated to mental health. Chris spoke specifically about his struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), anxiety, depression, suicide, and panic attacks.

Chris then went on to speak about his advocacy work, ways to reduce stigma around mental health, and ended with a message of hope for those suffering with OCD and related disorders.

The link below is a direct link to the recorded live-stream. Please watch it and feel free to share it to anyone that would benefit from the video’s message.

https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthOnTheMighty/videos/314691775803534/

Thank you!

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OCD Southern California Vice President Chris Trondsen’s Mental Health Livestream on Monday, November 19th, 2018

We are excited to announce that our Vice President, Chris Trondsen, will be a featured speaker on Mental Health on The Mighty’s Facebook page this upcoming Monday at 10 AM Pacific Standard Time! Chris is also an A2A Alliance advocate and the A2A set up this opportunity for Chris. Chris will be sharing his triumphant story of suffering from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), how treatment worked for him, and what life is like “after OCD!” Make sure to watch this upcoming Monday!

Link to watch the livestream on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthOnTheMighty/