The Encino and Santa Clarita Networking Groups of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA) will be screening “Unstuck: an OCD Kids Movie.” Additionally, there will be a Q&A panel with clinicians who specialize in the treatment of OCD and related disorders. The event is held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 @ 6:30-8 pm at the LACPA office in Encino. The address is: 6345 Balboa Blvd, Suite 126.
All mental health professionals are invited. Seating is limited and people can RSVP to Michelle Witkin, Ph.D., at drmichelle1@sbcglobal.net.
More information on “Unstuck: An OCD Kids Movie:”
“Out of the fear and confusion of OCD, six kids offer hope”
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a frequently misunderstood mental health issue. “Unstuck” is an award winning short documentary film that is told through the eyes of the experts themselves – six kids ages 10-18. “Unstuck” addresses OCD in a sensitive and compelling way, without sensationalizing it.
“Out of the fear and confusion of OCD, six kids offer hope”
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a frequently misunderstood mental health issue. “Unstuck” is an award winning short documentary film that is told through the eyes of the experts themselves – six kids ages 10-18. “Unstuck” addresses OCD in a sensitive and compelling way, without sensationalizing it.
In the spirit of increasing awareness, we will screen the film and have a Question and Answer session.
Date And Time
Thursday, January 23, 2020
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
Location
Santa Clarita Valley International School – Shakespeare Theater
The journey to managing OCD symptoms can be a long and difficult one. Although working with a clinician trained in the treatment of OCD (primarily exposure and response prevention therapy – ERP) is always recommended, there are other resources that can make treatment manageable, as well as enhance the therapy experience.
“Your Anxiety Toolkit” is a podcast hosted by Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT
One of those resources is the “Your Anxiety Toolkit Podcast” hosted by Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT. Not only is Kimberley Quinlan trained in the treatment of OCD and anxiety, she is also a Southern California local clinician who is also very active with OCD So Cal! Your Anxiety Toolkit aims to provide you with helpful tools to manage anxiety, stress and other emotions that get in the way.
Episode #97: The Emotional Stages of Recovery – Rebuilding Life After OCD
Click below to listen to Kimberely Quinlan, LMFT’s recent podcast episode with OCD So Cal’s Vice President, Chris Trondsen, M.S., AMFT, APCC, titled “The Emotional Stages of Recovery – Rebuilding Life After OCD.” You will also be able to access other free episodes of the podcast as well: https://www.cbtschool.com/blog/chris-trondsen-talks-about-rebuilding-life-after-ocd
Vice President Chris Trondsen was featured on episodes #97 and #100!
About Kimberley Quinlan
Kimberley Quinlan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Eating Disorders, Panic Disorder and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB’s). . Kimberley is highly trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a heavy emphasis on Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and has been practicing meditation and mindfulness for many years. Kimberley has a special interest in the integration of mindfulness principles with CBT for OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Eating Disorders. Kimberley has experience treating adults, adolescents, and children, and tailors each program to suit the age and cognitive development of each client. Kimberley has a private practice in Calabasas and Westlake Village.
For more information, you can find Kimberley at the following:
Author Erin Ramachandran opens up about loving and supporting her husband Keith, an individual suffering with obsessive-compulsive disorder. The book maps out ways marriages can thrive even if one of the spouses is diagnosed with a mental illness. The book blends resources and personal experience beautifully and is a must-have for a spouse married to someone with OCD. Keith and Erin are both members of OCD Southern California and have attended and volunteered at numerous OCD So Cal events. Below are details and a description of the book.