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FREE Online Conference June 12th – Presented by OCD Central and South Florida & OCD Georgia!

Official International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) affiliates carry out the mission of the larger foundation on a local level, providing education and resources to those in their community. Many of these affiliates hold local conferences that were reserved for those able to drive or fly in to their in-person location. However, due to the times, affiliates are now offering virtual conferences that anyone interested in learning and gaining education on OCD can now attend from the convenience of their homes!

OCD Central and South Florida / OCD Georgia have come together to offer a free OCD conference on Saturday, June 12th, 2021! Board members Chris Trondsen, M.S., AMFT, APCC, and Liz Trondsen will be speaking at this conference!

To register, visit their EventBrite site to register and get additional information: https://southeastern-iocdf-affiliates-summer2021conference.eventbrite.com

Here are the flyers for the event, which provide additional info:

Southeast Regional Affiliate Summer OCD Conference (June 12th, 2021)
This is a FREE, one-day, virtual event in collaboration with OCD Georgia.   

Date: Saturday, June 12th, 2021

Time: 9:00am-5:00pm (PST) / 12:00pm-8:00pm (EST)

REGISTER NOW at this link below:

https://southeastern-iocdf-affiliates-summer2021conference.eventbrite.com

All are welcome, including those affected by OCD (e.g., children, adults, parents, family members), mental health professionals, and anyone else who would like to support the OCD community, to join us for advocate discussions, a community panel, break-out groups, a screening of the OCD documentary, Uncovering OCD: The Truth about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, followed by Q&A with director, Ethan Smith, and social events. See the conference schedule, found on our EventBrite site, for more detailed information!

We hope to see you there!

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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

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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/!