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Orange County OCD Support Group - The Gateway Institute - November 23, 2015
2015-11-23 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Gateway Institute, 950 South Coast Dr., Suite 220, Costa Mesa , CA, 92626, United States
The Gateway Institute offers support groups for those suffering from OCD, as well as families seeking additional support and answers about their loved one’s OCD.
The individual support groups meet from 6-8PM on Monday’s and Tuesday nights.
Each group focuses on providing support, guidance and treatment solutions related to each individual’s progress. Sessions incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and home-based challenges that are assigned weekly. The interactive group setting offers a chance for members to interact with others who can appreciate the daily challenges of this often disabling condition.
Participation in individual support group sessions requires an initial assessment prior to admission.Please note that you would be assigned to either Monday or Tuesday’s group after the assessment. For more information, please contact the The Gateway Institute at (714) 549-1030.

Orange County OCD Support Group - The Gateway Institute - November 17, 2015
2015-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | The Gateway Institute, 950 South Coast Dr., Suite 220, Costa Mesa , CA, 92626, United States

Orange County OCD Support Group - The Gateway Institute - November 16, 2015
2015-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | The Gateway Institute, 950 South Coast Dr., Suite 220, Costa Mesa , CA, 92626, United States

Orange County - Family Support Group - The Gateway Institute
2015-11-14 11:00 - 13:00 | The Gateway Institute, 950 South Coast Dr., Suite 220, Costa Mesa , CA, 92626, United States
At The Gateway Institute, we believe the inclusion of family members in the treatment process is imperative. Families are often on the outside looking in, with few strategies and tools at their disposal to help their loved one. To ensure optimal growth and healing, families need to learn how to respond to the OCD sufferer in a healthy and productive manner. We feel that it is necessary to provide families with their own support group so they have the ability to learn and talk amongst each other for further support and guidance. The family support group is held the second Saturday of each month, so please join us.
For more information go to http://www.gatewayocd.com/support/family-support/

Orange County OCD Support Group - The Gateway Institute
2015-11-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2015-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | The Gateway Institute, 950 South Coast Dr., Suite 220, Costa Mesa , CA, 92626, United States

San Diego Support Group
2015-11-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Mesa Vista Hospital’s Day Treatment Lounge, 7850 Vista Hill Ave., Kearny Mesa, CA, 92123, United States
FREE SUPPORT GROUP
Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month (June, July, August, November, and December we meet the 2nd Friday ONLY) 7-8:30pm a FREE support group is offered to individuals struggling with OCD and other related disorders, family members of those listed above, as well as any interested professionals.
Located at Mesa Vista Hospital’s Day Treatment Lounge (858.278.4110) 7850 Vista Hill Ave. Kearny Mesa, CA.
For more information visit (www.rhattontherapy.com).

USC-Keck School of Medicine OCD & Related Disorders Genetic Study
2015-10-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Renewed Freedom Center, 1849 Sawtelle Blvd. Ste. 543, Los Angeles, 90025, United States
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the USC School of Medicine has launched a major study to identify the genetic causes of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders.
WHO?
Anyone ages 7 and up with symptoms or a diagnosis of OCD and related disorders are welcomed to participate.
WHAT?
Participation involves completion of an interview along with the a one time donation of a small blood sample.
WHERE?
Renewed Freedom Center
1849 Sawtelle Blvd. Ste. 543
Los Angeles, CA 90025
WHEN?
Oct. 25, 2015 @ 11am – 3pm, RSVP By: Oct 16th, 2015
@ info@renewedfreedomcenter.com or 310-268-1888

WHY?
Research has shown that genes can make some people more likely than others to develop Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Related Disorders (Hoarding Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hair Pulling Disorder/Trichotillomania, and Skin Picking Disorder/Excoriation Disorder). Teams of researchers at the University of Southern California and other collaborating research sites are trying to find these genes. Once these genes are identified, new and improved treatments may be developed.

Presenters!
Dr. Barbara Van Noppen-“The Role of the Family in OCD”
& Dr. Jenny C. Yip-“Pediatric OCD: Treatment & Effects on School

OCD is characterized by obsessions which are unwanted thoughts, images and impulses that “pop” into a person’s mind, generate anxiety and lead to compulsions that are actions aimed to reduce the distress generated by the obsessions.
Hoarding Disorder is characterized by excessively saving items that others may view as worthless and have persistent difficulty getting rid of or parting with possessions, leading to clutter that disrupts an ability to use living or work spaces.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is characterized by thoughts about real or perceived flaws for hours each day that may cause severe emotional distress and interfere with daily functioning.
Trichotillomania is a disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from the scalp, eyebrows or other areas of the body, despite trying to stop.
Excoriation Disorder (skin picking disorder, SPD) is characterized by repetitive touching, rubbing, scratching, picking, or digging into the skin, often in an attempt to remove small irregularities or perceived imperfections.

For more information regarding the study, please visitkeck.usc.edu/pgc-ocd or contact them at cgp@usc.edu.
(All inquiries are confidential)

OCD Southern California, an International OCD Foundation Affiliate - Fall Speaker Series
2015-10-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach, 5450 East Atherton Street, Long Beach , CA, 90851, United States
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Long Beach, California
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.: opportunity to meet the speakers and ask questions
All day opportunity to enroll in the USC OCD genetic study!
Speakers
Jim Hatton, PhD Karen Pickett, LMFT
Arie Winograd, LMFT Chris Trondsen
Barbara Van Noppen, PhD Wendy Mueller
Jim Sterner, LMFT
The conference is open to the general public
Registration will open September 14, 2015
Donation: $10 individual / $20 family
Cash or Check Only at the Door
No one turned away for lack of funds
Free lunch guaranteed for those who RSVP online by October 10th
OCD Southern California is proud to present our First Annual Fall Speakers Series. Seven experts in the field of OCD will speak about OCD and related disorders. Topics to be covered include: OCD, Dealing with Anger, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Skin Picking, Family Dynamics, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Hoarding, PANDAS, Generalized Anxiety, online support groups and OCD resources
ocdsocal.org info@ocdsocal.org
562-888-1623
Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach
5450 East Atherton Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
Official Flyer
TO RSVP SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM

Come Walk with Us on October 10, 2015
2015-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 | William R. Mason Park, 18712 University Drive, Irvine, 92612, United States
The Southern California OCD Affiliate have joined forces to walk in support of reducing the stigma associated with OCD, increasing community support, and breaking down the barriers to getting treatment.
Please join us in spreading OCD awareness at this year’s NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 5K Walk in Irvine on October 10, 2015.
We’re hoping to get as many team members as possible; feel free to invite your friends, family, and loved ones to participating towards this cause.
We ask that all individuals planning to participate please register with the link below. Please note, it is customary of the NAMI Walk teams to wear a t-shirt representing their team. We’re having OCD Buster shirts made per your request. The t-shirt price is $14 per shirt, and all proceeds will be dedicated to the event.
Please join us in helping individuals with OCD know that they’re not alone. We look forward to walking with you!
The Southern California OCD Affiliate
