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Published May 25, 2021

Registration Now Open For OCD Southern California’s July 31st Virtual Conference! GOING ON NOW: EARLY BIRD REDUCED COST REGISTRATION Until July 5th!

The conference’s keynote address will feature a panel made up of the International OCD Foundation’s national and lead advocates
http://www.SoCalOCDConference2021.eventbrite.com

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.

Purchase tickets here: http://www.SoCalOCDConference2021.eventbrite.com!

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. 

For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.SoCalOCDConference2021.eventbrite.com

Published May 25, 2021

Registration For OCD Southern California’s 5th Annual Conference (A Virtual Event) Now Open!

For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocd-southern-california-fifth-annual-conference-tickets-156368529481

Published May 25, 2021

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/!

Published May 25, 2021

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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