Join us for the 5th annual OCD Southern California conference–a virtual event this year! The conference is happening on Saturday, July 31st from 9am to 5:30pm PST.
The keynote consists of a panel of advocates made up of five members of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)’s national and lead advocates: Ethan Smith, Elizabeth McIngvale, Valerie Andrews, Tom Smalley, and Chris Trondsen. They are all individuals with OCD who devote their time to support others with the disorder and to advocate for better mental health services.
Following the keynote speakers, there will be three break-out tracks. Each track will offer a choice of ten presentations. More information about our presentations will be posted on our website in the near future: ocdsocal.org. We are also offering community discussion groups, two documentaries, and a mindfulness/yoga workshop during the lunch break. The conference will end with a Summary Q&A Panel and an opportunity drawing.
Up to 5.25 CEs available for LMFT, LPCC, LCSW and psychologists.
Cost: $20.00 for Early Bird Special–ends July 5th. Cost will increase to $25.00 after July 5th. Cost is per screen. A discount is available for families and groups with the purchase of three or more tickets during one transaction.
To obtain CEs, the cost for the conference entrance and CEs is $35 through July 5th with an increase to $40.00 after July 5th.
Keck Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Keck Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Many of those who attended the conference requested that we post some of the presentations from the breakout sessions since attendees were not able to attend all of the breakouts. Below is a link to directly download the PowerPoint presentation from the breakout session: “What is in Your Toolbox? A 101 Guide for Successful Treatment of OCD” presented by Naomi Zwecker, Ph.D and Alejandra Sequeira, Ph.D.
Here is a preview of the first few slides from that presentation and then under the images is the direct link to download the presentation!
To download the entire presentation, simply click the link below:
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
At the conclusion of lunch, conference attendees will attend two of the following break out sessions (one at 1:45 PM and a second at 3:00 PM):
Creating an OCD Contract: Help Me Help You Stephanie Davis, Ph.D. In this didactic presentation we’ll discuss how accommodating behavior (eg. reassurance, ritual participation, routine modification) may be the biggest stumbling block to recovery. We’ll talk about the alternatives: non-accommodating language and natural behavioral consequences. We’ll choose a volunteer to do a live example of putting together an OCD contract. You’ll leave with new ideas about how to challenge OCD as a team.
What’s in Your Toolbox? A 101 Guide for Successful Treatment of OCD Ally Sequeira, Ph.D. and Naomi Zwecker, Ph.D. This presentation will review the key ingredients for successful management of OCD symptoms. We will not only cover the most crucial element of OCD treatment, exposure and response prevention, but we will also discuss other skills that can be extremely important in the treatment process including cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, self-compassion and values work. We will then put this new knowledge to the test with a fun game of Jeopardy!
OCD: There’s an APP for That! Gerald Tarlow, Ph.D., ABPP and Christopher Mulligan, LCSW There is overwhelming evidence that OCD can be treated effectively. Recently, many apps and web-based treatments for OCD have become available. However, very few of these programs have been subject to research to determine the effectiveness of the program. This presentation will attempt to identify the best apps or web-based programs for OCD. Information will be provided on how to obtain the apps, the compatibility with different mobile operating systems and the cost.
Speaking of Medications: Patients Discuss Their Experience with Medications for OCD/ Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Current Evidence and Future Directions Sean Sassano, M.D. and Darrin J. Lee, MD, PhD In this breakout session, a panel of patients will discuss their experiences with medications for OCD and respond to questions from audience members. Dr. Sassano will facilitate discussion and provide answers to clinical questions. Also during this talk, Dr. Lee will be reviewing the current indications and outcomes of deep brain stimulation for OCD. He will be discussing the multidisciplinary approach to treating OCD and the procedure in detail, including the risks and benefits of surgery. The talk will also include a comparison of neuromodulation treatments, including deep brain stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and lesioning procedures.
Managing OCD Roadblocks: Creative and Effective Tools to Tackle ERP Cassandra Moore, LMFT, Paul DePompo, Psy.D., ABPP, Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT and Jessica Serber, MA OCD treatment seems simple (facing your fears and refraining from ritualizing), but it is rarely easy! Treatment effectiveness suffers when people do not climb to the top of their hierarchy. Collaborate with us as we discuss creative ways to work toward the very top of your fears, as we share effective exposure tools tailored to you or your clients. All are welcome.
OCD Spectrum & OC-Related Disorders Sanjaya Saxena, M.D. This presentation will provide an overview of the OCD Spectrum concept and describe OC-Related Disorders, including Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Trichotillomania, Skin-Picking, Tourette Syndrome, and Hoarding Disorder.
OCD Success Panel: An Interactive Workshop Chris Trondsen, MFTT, Stephen Smith, and Matt Codde, LCSW OCD is a disabling disorder, and often the treatment can be daunting. The workshop facilitators have both been successful in treatment, and would like to share their successful journeys and motivating strategies to help others succeed. Participants will have the opportunity to practice five successful strategies the workshop leaders utilized while in treatment.
En Route to Recovery and Health: How to Stay on the Path Through OCD Kevin Robert Foss, MFT and Martin Hsia, Psy.D. Join Kevin and Martin, your conductors and tour guides for your trip down recovery lane. Together, we’ll talk about all of the road blocks, detours, backseat drivers, and other obstacles that anxiety and OCD throws at us to derail our progress. Most importantly, attendees will learn the skills to 1) stay motivated to engage in treatment, and 2) educate, advocate, and engage with our support networks to ensure we stay on track to our destination.
