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OCD So Cal 2019 Conference Call for Submissions!

OCD Southern California 4th Annual Conference

March 30, 2019

10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Mariners Church, Irvine, CA

OCD SoCal is now accepting proposals for break out sessions for our fourth annual OCD Southern California Conference. This conference is an opportunity to learn more about obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and its treatment, provide support for individuals with OCD and their families, and gain practical knowledge about a variety of issues that may arise with OCD and related disorders.

Who attends this conference?

This event is particularly designed for individuals affected by OCD and related disorders as well as their families, however, we encourage clinicians, researchers, and students interested in learning more about OCD to attend. Conference attendees often include individuals with a great deal of experience with OCD as well as individuals and family members who may just be learning about the disorder and its treatment.

How many attendees will be at the conference?

Last year we had over 250 attendees! We are aiming for five to six breakout sessions, so presenters should expect around 40 people will attend each breakout session.

Who should submit a proposal?

We are looking for presenters with a breadth of personal and professional experiences with OCD and related disorders. Last year our speakers included OCD therapists, psychiatrists, individuals affected by OCD and related disorders, as well as family members.

What topics are appropriate for break out sessions?

While we do not have specific requirements for the break out sessions, suggestions may include: overview of OCD, OCD and families, kid-friendly activities room, taboo topics, OCD related disorders, recovery from OCD, ACT and mindfulness, medications, and ERP experiential workshop. You are also welcome to propose your own topic that you feel will be of interest to attendees.

What is the format for break out sessions?

Break out sessions will be held in the afternoon following a keynote presentation and lunch. There will be two breakout sessions following lunch, each 50 minutes in length. If selected for a breakout session, you will be asked to repeat your session twice (i.e., during both of the break out time slots). Hence, attendees will have the opportunity to select two out of six breakout sessions.

When is the deadline to submit my proposal?

The deadline to submit a proposal is January 13, 2019.

When will I hear if my proposal was accepted?

Presenters will be notified regarding whether their proposal was accepted by January 31, 2019.

What submission materials are required?

  1. Abstract: Please submit a brief abstract describing your presentation as well as intended audience (maximum 150 words).
  2. Bio: Please submit a brief (2-3 sentences) biography describing your background and experience with OCD and/or OCD-Related disorders.
  3. CV* (professionals only)

How do I submit my proposal?

Proposals should be emailed to info@ocdsocal.org. Subject line: OCD SoCal 2019 Conference Submission.

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We look forward to receiving your submission! Please contact us at info@ocdsocal.orgwith any questions regarding your submission. You can also visit our website (ocdsocal.org) or facebook page (facebook.com/ocdsocal) for more information about our organization.

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OCD Southern California Vice President Chris Trondsen’s Mental Health Livestream on Monday, November 19th, 2018

We are excited to announce that our Vice President, Chris Trondsen, will be a featured speaker on Mental Health on The Mighty’s Facebook page this upcoming Monday at 10 AM Pacific Standard Time! Chris is also an A2A Alliance advocate and the A2A set up this opportunity for Chris. Chris will be sharing his triumphant story of suffering from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), how treatment worked for him, and what life is like “after OCD!” Make sure to watch this upcoming Monday!

Link to watch the livestream on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthOnTheMighty/

 

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Save the Date! OCD Southern California’s Annual Conference Date Announced

Mark your calendars now! OCD Southern California is announcing that we will be holding our 4th annual OCD conference on Saturday, March 30th, 2019. The conference will once again be held in Irvine, California at 5001 Newport Coast Dr, Irvine, CA 92603 starting at 10:30AM.

Come hear professionals and people with OCD speak about OCD and related disorders. Learn about OCD, hear success stories, and meet other people and families with similar experiences. More details will be available on this website after the holidays.

Please save the date and we look forward to seeing you there!

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OCD Southern California’s Participation in OCD Awareness Week Activities!

On Sunday, October 7th, OCD Southern California held major events in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego to kick off OCD Awareness Week. The focus of these events was not only to educate attendees on the disorder but also to create a sense of community and support as well.

In Los Angeles, OCD So Cal held a day of fun in the park! Attendees participated in OCD-themed face painting, pumpkin decorating, and games, such as confront-your-fears hopscotch. Attendees also had the pleasure of listening to some live music! OCD sufferers, family members, and clinicians joined together to make this a fun event for all!

In Orange County, participants had a fun day outdoors in the sun where they heard OCD success stories, were served a catered lunch, and participated in classic games such as a watermelon eating contest, a water balloon toss, and a three-legged race– all to earn prizes! A DJ played music while people met other people in their local OCD community, participated in OCD Jeopardy, got airbrushed tattoos, partook in a raffle, and more! The kids especially loved the bounce house!

 

San Diego held an OCD Awareness and Resource Carnival promoted by OCD clinicians, local schools, and mental health partners. Taking place at a local middle school, San Diegans came out for a day of fun, games, and activities that encompassed OCD exposures. Attendees participated in OCD Jeopardy, as well as a community art project where participants wrote their hopes and dreams on leaves and put them on a tree to symbolize how their life could flourish after working through their fears!

Other ways in which OCD Southern California participated in OCD Awareness Week was by holding the following activities during the week of October 7th through the 13th: San Diego hosted a resource table at a local community college at their “Check Your Mood” event. Also, OCD So Cal was at Cal State San Marcos for the 12th annual CAHM (Community Alliance for Healthy Minds) conference.  We once again hosted a resource table where up to 500 people attended. Attendees were happy to learn about resources for OCD they were unaware existed. Finally, our vice president Chris Trondsen shared his story of recovery and initiated a call-to-action for others to do the same as part of the International OCD Foundation’s #RealOCD campaign!

Please check out our social media to see more pictures from the events! http://Facebook.com/OCDSoCal and http://Instagram.com/OCDSoCal