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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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A Free OCD Support Group For Adults Is Starting In San Diego On June 7th!

RSVP by emailing: Group4OCD@gmail.com

A FREE OCD Support Group, for adults with OCD, is starting in San Diego on Monday, June 7th! The group will continue to meet monthly on the first Monday of each month, from 7-8:30pm.  For now the group will be virtual on Zoom, but will be in person in the next few months (location TBD). 

The group is currently being offered to an individual with OCD, but will be opening up to family members and loved ones of people with OCD eventually. 

Please see the attached flyer about how to RSVP (through emailing: Group4OCD@gmail.com).  Feel free to pass along this information to your family and / or clients and use the email listed to RSVP or if you have any questions!

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Addressing the Dysfunctional Cycle of Mental Illness in Marriage!

Click here for tickets to the event!

Keith Ramachandran, an individual with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and his wife, Erin Ramachandran, will be hosting an event for couples that include an individual with a mental health disorder. Erin and Keith have been active with OCD Southern California for many years and have also written a book titled “Mental Health Strong.” See information on how to join this event below, including how to purchase a ticket:

About this Event 

Who: Couples in a dating, engaged, or marital relationship with mental health or addiction challenges. 

What: An interactive webinar to learn and apply tips to your unique circumstances. 

When: Tuesday, April 20, 20201 at 5:00 PM PST. 

Where: Online webinar via Zoom. 

Why: To bring hope, resources, and support to relationships struggling with mental health or addiction challenges, and to help reduce the divorce rate. 

Cost: $20 per person | $25 per couple. 

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/addressing-the-dysfunctional-cycle-of-mental-illness-in-marriage-tickets-147687580529?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

This is a webinar for couples with mental health or addiction challenges who want to address the dysfunctional cycle & transform their relationship. We hope to see you there!