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Published April 27, 2022

Register Here For OCD SoCal’s 6th Annual (Virtual) OCD Conference Happening on Saturday, April 30th at 9am PST!

To register for the virtual conference, visit OCD SoCal’s official eventbrite page: http://ocdsocalconference2022.eventbrite.com/

General conference info:

Join us for the 6th Annual OCD Southern California conference–a virtual event this year, happening on Saturday, April 30th from 9am to 6pm PST! Everyone, from everywhere, is invited! We are thrilled kick off our conference with a keynote panel of speakers who will share their inspirational stories about their struggles and triumphs with OCD. 

Following the keynote speakers, there will be a total of 40 break-out sessions offered during four consecutive time slots. Ten breakout sessions will be offered during each time slot; there will be seven presentations available for CE units during the conference. Up to 5 CEs available for LMFT, LPCC, LCSW and psychologists. The conference will end with a Summary Q&A Panel.

All of the conference presentations are being recorded and available for those who register for up to 60 days after the event.

The conference website is now live: https://ocdconference2022.com/

For more information on the conference’s virtual platform, visit: http://ocdsocal.org/2567/ocd-socals-saturday-april-30th-virtual-conference-website-is-now-live-check-it-out/

To view the conference program, which includes each presentation’s description and speaker’s information: http://ocdsocal.org/2519/ocd-southern-californias-virtual-conference-program-is-here-with-full-presentation-descriptions-2/

Additional talk information can be found here: http://ocdsocal.org/2419/learn-more-about-the-breakout-sessions-being-offered-at-ocd-socals-april-30th-virtual-conference-and-purchase-tickets-here/

To view the full conference agenda, click here: http://ocdsocal.org/2481/the-ocd-southern-california-6th-annual-virtual-conference-agenda-is-here/

Information about our keynote speakers, visit: http://ocdsocal.org/2449/meet-our-keynote-speakers-kicking-off-our-april-30-2022-conference-and-register-here/

Our 6th Annual OCD Conference promotional video can be viewed here: http://ocdsocal.org/2504/watch-our-conference-promotional-video-featuring-ocd-socals-president-melissa-mose-and-snippets-from-last-years-conference-keynote/

To register for the virtual conference, visit OCD SoCal’s official eventbrite page: http://ocdsocalconference2022.eventbrite.com/

See you Saturday, April 30th at 9am PST!

Published April 21, 2022

WATCH OCD SOCAL’S 5TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE KEYNOTE PRESENTATION (2021): “FIVE VOICES OF HOPE” – THE IOCDF LEAD ADVOCATES’ PERSONAL JOURNEY WITH OCD!

If the above video does not load, you can watch it by clicking here: https://vimeo.com/581954912/0b5d089510

We are thrilled to present the recording of OCD Southern California’s keynote presentation from our 5th Annual OCD Conference, which was virtual and took place in 2021. The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)’s National and Lead Advocates were our keynote speakers: Ethan S. Smith, Elizabeth McIngvale, Valerie Andrews, Tom Smalley, and Chris Trondsen.  Each of these advocates is a person with OCD who devotes time to support others with the disorder and to advocate for better mental health services.

During the conference keynote, the presenters shared their struggles and opened up about their lowest moments with OCD. The speakers then detailed how they fought back to regain control of their lives using the tools of treatment.  Additionally, they highlighted the ways their lives have vastly improved now that they are managing the disorder.  Finally, attendees had a chance to ask questions to our 2021 keynote presenters!

Ethan S. Smith was born with OCD and struggled the majority of his life until receiving life-changing treatment in 2010. Ethan was the keynote speaker at the 2014 Annual OCD Conference in Los Angeles. He serves as an IOCDF National Advocate. He has devoted his life to reducing stigma around OCD and mental health, to education, and to supporting the OCD community. 

Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD is the director of the McLean Houston OCD Program. Elizabeth is a National Advocate for the IOCDF and serves as a board member. She was diagnosed with OCD at age 12 and underwent both inpatient and outpatient therapy. Elizabeth engages in clinical work, research, and advocacy with the goal of improving access to care and OCD treatment. 

Valerie Andrews received an OCD diagnosis in 2011 and, following treatment, began advocating in hopes of bringing awareness and inclusion within her own community and communities of faith. Her goal is to continue working as an IOCDF Lead Advocate and promoting change for women of age, color, and faith.

Tom Smalley, MS, CSCS  was diagnosed with OCD at the age of 16 and shortly after became passionate about spreading awareness about OCD. Tom was the recipient of the 2019 IOCDF Hero Award. He speaks at the Annual OCD Conferences and has appeared on a variety of blogs and podcasts. Tom is particularly passionate about athletes and OCD and the stigma of mental health in sports.

Chris Trondsen, MS, AMFT, APCC, suffered from undiagnosed, severe OCD and BDD from childhood. Following treatment, Chris began advocating for mental health and shared his story on TV, newspapers and podcasts. Chris began speaking at Annual OCD Conferences, including giving the keynote with his mom at the 2011 conference. He also helped start the Young Adult Track at the annual conference.

Published April 21, 2022

OCD SOCAL’S SATURDAY, April 30th VIRTUAL CONFERENCE WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE! CHECK IT OUT!

If you purchased a ticket to our 6th Annual OCD Conference – a virtual event, happening Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 9am PST, you may now enter our website and roam around to try out the conference website’s features!

Go to: https://ocdconference2022.com, and log in using the instructions sent to your email address (the one in which you registered on Eventbrite)!

For those who have not registered yet, you still have time! Register here: http://ocdsocalconference2022.eventbrite.com!

See you there!

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Published April 21, 2022

OCD SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM IS HERE– WITH FULL PRESENTATION DESCRIPTIONS!

To register for our Saturday, April 30, 2022 conference, being held virtually from 9am to 6pm PST, click here: http://ocdsocalconference2022.eventbrite.com

OCD SoCal presents our official program, which includes descriptions of the orientation, keynote, 40 breakout sessions, and conference wrap-up. We look forward to seeing you there– all are welcome, from anywhere across the globe! Email us with any questions: info@OCDSoCal.org. Please scroll through the rest of our website for more information on the conference.

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You can also view the larger version of the conference program here: 

http://ocdsocal.org/conferenceprogram2022/

To register for our virtual conference, click here: http://ocdsocalconference2022.eventbrite.com

For our conference agenda, which lays out the day’s events, click here: http://ocdsocal.org/2481/the-ocd-southern-california-6th-annual-virtual-conference-agenda-is-here/

See you virtually on Saturday, April 30th, at 9am PST at our 6th annual conference!

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