OCD Southern California’s Vice President Chris Trondsen
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.
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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
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
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
The journey to managing OCD symptoms can be a long and difficult one. Although working with a clinician trained in the treatment of OCD (primarily exposure and response prevention therapy – ERP) is always recommended, there are other resources that can make treatment manageable, as well as enhance the therapy experience.
“Your Anxiety Toolkit” is a podcast hosted by Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT
One of those resources is the “Your Anxiety Toolkit Podcast” hosted by Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT. Not only is Kimberley Quinlan trained in the treatment of OCD and anxiety, she is also a Southern California local clinician who is also very active with OCD So Cal! Your Anxiety Toolkit aims to provide you with helpful tools to manage anxiety, stress and other emotions that get in the way.
Episode #97: The Emotional Stages of Recovery – Rebuilding Life After OCD
Click below to listen to Kimberely Quinlan, LMFT’s recent podcast episode with OCD So Cal’s Vice President, Chris Trondsen, M.S., AMFT, APCC, titled “The Emotional Stages of Recovery – Rebuilding Life After OCD.” You will also be able to access other free episodes of the podcast as well: https://www.cbtschool.com/blog/chris-trondsen-talks-about-rebuilding-life-after-ocd
Vice President Chris Trondsen was featured on episodes #97 and #100!
About Kimberley Quinlan
Kimberley Quinlan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Eating Disorders, Panic Disorder and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB’s). . Kimberley is highly trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a heavy emphasis on Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and has been practicing meditation and mindfulness for many years. Kimberley has a special interest in the integration of mindfulness principles with CBT for OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Eating Disorders. Kimberley has experience treating adults, adolescents, and children, and tailors each program to suit the age and cognitive development of each client. Kimberley has a private practice in Calabasas and Westlake Village.
For more information, you can find Kimberley at the following:
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.
Current planned events (please keep checking back for more possible events announced):
1. Sunday, October 13, 2019; 1pm to 5pm- In Orange County, OCD So Cal is holding an outdoor OCD 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! RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocd-awareness-orange-county-tickets-72137963591
Wakeham Park 3400 Smalley Rd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2. Wednesday, October 16, 2019; 7pm to 9pm- “The Diagnosis, Characteristics, and Treatment of OCD–and the ADHD Connection!” OCD Southern California’s Vice President, Chris Trondsen, M.S., AMFT, APCC, will be presenting on OCD and ADHD. The talk will focus on individuals dealing with both OCD and ADHD, how the disorders are both different and similar, how to treat an individual with both disorders with medication and therapy, why doctors misdiagnose and confuse these disorders, as well as a general overview of the diagnosis, characteristics, and treatment of OCD!
H4K Coaching, Training, and Therapy Center 145 W. Main Street (upstairs) Tustin, CA 92780
3. Saturday, October 19, 2019; 9:30am to 2:00pm- “A to the Z of Breaking OCD.” OCD Southern California is hosting an event at Rogers Behavioral Health in San Diego, CA. This educational presentation will include breakout sessions led by clinicians focusing on the following topics: OCD Medication Management, Dealing with Resistance to OCD Treatment, Treating Co-Existing Disorders of OCD, and “I Got My OCD Controlled.. Now What?” The event will include a Q&A segment and lunch, as well as a tour of Rogers’ new facility!
Rogers Behavioral Health 17140 Bernardo Center Dr. 3rd Floor San Diego, CA 92128
4. Saturday, October 19, 2019; 2pm to 5pm- OCD Southern California is hosting an event in Los Angeles, CA. Location and details to be announced soon!
Location in Los Angeles To Be Announced Soon!
For more information, please email info@OCDSoCal.org and indicate that you would like to join our mailing list to be notified with up-to-date information about our 2019 OCD Awareness Week events!
