Articles by Chris Trondsen

On Monday, January 13th, at 4pm PST, join the International OCD Foundation and Biohaven Pharmaceuticals for the official world premiere of “Uncovering OCD: The Truth About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,” a documentary highlighting real people with OCD sharing their struggles and journeys.

Please click on this link to register (there is no cost): https://live.ocddocumentary.com/. By registering, you are able to watch the premiere from the comfort of your home or any other convenient location.

The documentary features two of OCD Southern California’s board members, Chris Trondsen, an individual with OCD, and his mother, Elizabeth Trondsen.

This new film was directed and produced by Ethan Smith, the IOCDF National Ambassador, who is an LA producer and director and is living with OCD himself. Ethan partnered with Biohaven Pharmaceuticals to create this documentary to educate clinicians, caregivers, patients, family members, researchers, and generally promote awareness of OCD. This documentary is real, raw, touching, and educational — it does not focus on research but truly on the lived experience of individuals with OCD.

Following the film will be a panel featuring Ethan, IOCDF Executive Director Jeff Szymanski, Chris Trondsen, and Wayne Goodman, a psychiatrist and OCD researcher, who will all be taking live questions regarding OCD in general.

This is a great film to help family members understand OCD, and to let your loved one with OCD know that he/she is not alone. 

Please click on this link to register (there is no cost), as well as more information on the viewing, live Q&A, and to see detailed bios for the panelists:
https://live.ocddocumentary.com/

OCD Southern California’s Vice President is linking up with The Peace of Mind Foundation for a free, one-hour mental health webinar! On Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM PST, Chris Trondsen shares his inspirational story of turning pain into purpose. He will talk about his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), depression and suicide. He will discuss finding effective care and rebuilding his life after treatment. Chris has dedicated his life to raising awareness and ending stigma. Join us for his incredible story of hope.

This is an online free webinar to access the webinar you must register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/9315761027755/WN_luQ2i183QFuDAqJpBfTStA

For more details, please visit Peace of Mind Foundation’s official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/peaceofmindfoundation/.

We hope to see you all there!

RSVP by Clicking the Links Below
for OCD Awareness Week!

 FREE Events with Activities for Adults, Families, Children and Friends in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego County

Celebrate OCD Awareness Week

OCD Awareness Week is an international effort taking place during the second week in October each year to raise awareness and understanding about obsessive-compulsive disorder and related disorders–with the goal of helping more people to get timely access to appropriate and effective treatment. Launched in 2009 by the IOCDF, OCD Awareness Week is now celebrated by a number of organizations across the US and around the world, with events such as OCD screening days, lectures, conferences, fundraisers, online Q&As, and more.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles will be celebrating on Saturday, October 19, 2019
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
OCD So Cal would like to invite you to a free event at Sherman Oaks Castle Park to celebrate OCD Awareness Week. 
Come enjoy free OCD themed miniature golf, hear clinicians speak about the many facets of life with OCD, ask your questions, meet others, and learn. There will be snacks, music, an arcade, and opportunities to network and build community. 
Topics include:
– ERP and Treatment of OCD
– Family Life, Accommodation and Treatment Resistance
– School Strategies
– Q&A with local OCD experts

The location is Sherman Oaks Castle Park.
4989 Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
https://www.laparks.org/castlepark

RSVP For The Los Angeles Event HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocd-awareness-event-los-angeles-tickets-72140432977

Orange County

Orange County will be celebrating on Sunday, October 13, 2019   
1pm to 5pm
OCD So Cal is holding an outdoor Picnic Event that will include clinicians discussing and answering questions on OCD, success stories from individuals in OCD recovery, OCD information booths, a catered lunch, bounce house, classic games such as a water balloon toss and watermelon eating contest, music, fun in the sun, and more! This free event is aimed for adults, families, children, and friends!

Wakeham Park
3400 Smalley Rd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

RSVP For The Orange County Event Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocd-awareness-orange-county-tickets-72137963591

San Diego

A fun, free, and informative event! OCD Southern California and Rogers Behavioral Health would like to invite you to a free event in San Diego to celebrate OCD Awareness Week 2019.
All families, community members, and treatment professionals are welcome to attend what’s sure to be a fun and informative day!
Informative presentations on the following topics include:
• Q&A with San Diego’s top OCD experts
• Mock exposure rooms
• Activities for children • Lunch will be served Topics:
• OCD medication management
• Dealing with resistance to OCD treatment
• Treating co-occurring disorders of OCD
• I got my OCD controlled. Now what?
Saturday, October 19 10 am to 2 pm
Check-in at 9:30 am Rogers Behavioral Health 1
7140 Bernardo Center Drive San Diego, CA 92128

Learn more and RSVP at https://sdocd.eventbrite.com by October 14, 2019

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Any overall questions? Please email us at: info@OCDSoCal.org with “OCD Awareness Week Events” in the email subject heading. Thank you!