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Published March 18, 2024

INFORMATION ON THE 6 PRESENTERS FOR THE LOS ANGELES SPEAKER SERIES BEING HELD ON SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST, 10AM – 2PM!

Registration is open for OCD SoCal’s Los Angeles Speakers Series. The event is happening at Embark Behavioral Health at 21051 Warner Center Lane #140 on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 10am – 2pm PST. A lunch, beverages, and parking are provided. For more information and to register for the event, click here: The Los Angeles Speakers Series is Sold Out.. Here are the event’s speakers in alphabetical order by first name:

Andrew Cohen, LMFT

Website: https://www.cohenocdtherapy.com

Bio: Andrew Cohen is a dedicated OCD and Anxiety specialist with extensive training and a wealth of experience. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a board member (Treasurer) of OCD SoCal, Andrew is deeply committed to providing effective treatment to individuals suffering from OCD and related disorders.

Andrew has gained expertise in treating OCD and related disorders through specialized training programs, including the International OCD Foundation’s (IOCDF) BTTI training program for adult and pediatric OCD and Anxiety disorders, as well as through his 2 years working at Renewed Freedom Center, a renowned OCD and Anxiety treatment program in Los Angeles, CA.

Andrew utilizes a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities in his practice. With a focus on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and Habit Reversal Training (HRT), he tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Andrew’s goal is to empower individuals to confront their fears, embrace uncertainty and discomfort, and achieve sustainable recovery.

Areana Bell, B.S.

Website: https://www.newenglandocd.org/

Bio: Areana Bell, B.S. (she/her) is a Los Angeles based, African-American Behavior Specialist and Mental Health Coach at New England Center for OCD and Anxiety. Areana specializes in supporting children and adolescents with mental health, behavior and learning challenges. Areana is trained in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) technologies, the DNA-V youth model (Ciarrochi & Hayes, 2015) of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and other evidence-based approaches.

Areana has specific experience supporting children, adolescents and young adults across a wide variety of settings, including residential and outpatient treatment settings. Areana’s curiosity and willingness to learn allows her to provide exceptional, compassionate, affirmative, evidence-based, individualized care for all clients. 

Evelyn Gould, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CPsychol

Website: https://www.newenglandocd.org

Bio: Evelyn Gould (they/she) is a Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Behavior Analyst who has been working with families for two decades. She is passionate about taking an individualized approach to supporting children and young people, and empowering parents. Evelyn trained under Dr Coyne, at the McLean Child and Adolescent OCD Institute (OCDI Jr.), in addition to having extensive experience supporting families of children and young people with chronic mental health and behavioral challenges across a wide variety of settings. She has particular expertise in supporting autistic and LGBTQIA+ individuals and families, and strives to provide a safe, affirmative, compassionate and empowering space for every client. Evelyn’s work reflects personal and professional values of authenticity, compassion, social justice, and cultural humility. Evelyn has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and has co-authored a recent text book for practitioners. Evelyn frequently presents around the globe at professional conferences and other events.

Johanne Zaporteza Zipser, M.A., BCBA

Website: https://www.newenglandocd.org/

Bio: Johanne (Joh) Zaporteza Zipser, MEd, BCBA, received her Masters in Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Arizona State University. Joh has presented at international conferences and provides training for small groups and local agencies. Topics of interest include flexibility training, compassionate care, parent training, social skills training and promoting  socioemotional wellbeing. Currently, she is a Staff Behavior Analyst and has been servicing clients in the Los Angeles area since 2014. Her clinical experience has been in working with caregivers and children diagnosed with autism and other mental health disorders. She enjoys working with clients who present with complex behavioral challenges, and creating a therapeutic space where her clients feel willing and supported to thrive through adversity. She is passionate about working with caregivers and young people, helping them to access their highest potential and vitality in life. 

Jonathan B. Grayson, Ph.D.

Website: https://www.laocdtreatment.com/

Bio: Jonathan B. Grayson, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist (PSY26643), director of the Grayson Center and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & the Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California where he lectures and supervises residents.  Dr Grayson has been specializing in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) for more than 40 years and is a nationally recognized expert and author of Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: a Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty, a self-help guide for sufferers.

In 2010, the International OCD Foundation awarded Dr. Grayson the Patty Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award for his devotion and contributions to the treatment of those with OCD. In October of 2010, the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies gave his book, Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the Self Help Book of Merit Award, recognizing his book as providing sufferers with the highest level of information about the best practices treatment for OCD.

Dr. Grayson has presented workshops and written numerous articles and book chapters for both professional and lay audiences, including two manual/ videotape sets made for the International OCD Foundation (The GOAL Handbook: Running a Successful Support Group for OCD and How to Recognize and Respond to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in School Age Children). His work and expertise has been featured in national media including, People Magazine, The Oprah Winfrey Show and Nightline. He serves on both the Scientific Advisory Board and the Speakers Bureau of the International OCD Foundation. In 1981, along with Gayle Frankel (the former president of the Philadelphia Affiliate of the OC Foundation), he started the first support group in the country for OCD. In 2015, helped to form and donate his time to a free GOAL support group in LA. Finally, he has the distinction of being the first and possibly the only professional to run a yearly OCD camping trip.

Melissa Mose, LMFT

Website: https://www.melissamosemft.com/

Bio: Melissa Mose is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Calabasas, CA for 30 years. She primarily treats anxiety, OCD, addiction, relational issues and trauma using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy including exposure (ERP).

Melissa works with teens and their families and has a particular interest in exploring the role of family accommodation (FA) in perpetuating OCD. She provides treatment for parents of children and teens with OCD and Anxiety using Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) combined with an IFS-informed approach to Self-led parenting.

Melissa is a graduate of the IOCDF Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) and BTTI 2 Advanced Training Forum and is currently the President of the Board of Directors of OCD Southern California, the Southern California affiliate of the IOCDF. Melissa has completed all three levels of IFS training and is a certified IFS Therapist and approved IFS consultant. She continues to work as a Program Assistant in IFS trainings. Melissa is certified to teach mindfulness and meditation and is currently the Clinical Director at the Mindfulness in Recovery Institute.

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We look forward to seeing everyone at the Los Angeles event. Make sure to register before the event is sold out! For more information and to register for the event, click here: The Los Angeles Speakers Series is Sold Out.

Published March 4, 2024

Registration is Now Open for OCD SoCal’s In-Person, April Speakers Series 2024! Sign Up Today!

www.ocdsocal.org/speakerseries

OCD Southern California is happy to announce the return of the Speakers Series this April 2024!  There will be more speakers this year and CEs (continuing education credits for licensed mental health professionals) will be offered at the Orange County location! 

These low-cost ($15 per person), in-person events will feature presentations by local OCD specialist treatment providers. They will facilitate panels and presentations on OCD and related disorders and host a question-and-answer segment. This will also be an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with others in the local OCD community. Note: The San Diego, Inland Empire, and Los Angeles Speakers Series are now sold out. The Orange County location has limited capacity and is close to filling up as well. If you are interested, please register as soon as possible!

For information on each Speakers Series location’s presenters, including their names, clinical titles, websites, and bios, please click here:

4/6 Orange County Speakers Series: CLICK HERE FOR PRESENTERS’ INFORMATION

4/7 Inland Empire Speakers Series: CLICK HERE FOR PRESENTERS’ INFORMATION

4/20 San Diego Speakers Series: CLICK HERE FOR PRESENTERS’ INFORMATION

4/21 Los Angeles Speakers Series: CLICK HERE FOR PRESENTERS’ INFORMATION

Note: Each location has its own unique Eventbrite sign-up page. For each venue’s specific registration link, see below. Also, scroll down for more information on the Speakers Series events below the flyers and registration links!

CLICK HERE to sign-up for the Orange County Speakers Series!

Talks for the general public will be presented throughout the day. This event will offer 3 CE credits to clinicians. Beverages and a catered lunch will be provided, and the hotel parking fee has been waived. For more information and to register, click on the link directly below.

The Inland Empire Speakers Series is Sold Out.

The event will be held from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.  Lunch will be provided. Presenters include OCD clinicians and individuals with OCD. For more information and to register, click on the link directly below.

The San Diego Speakers Series is Sold Out.

This event will be at the Mira Mesa Library in San Diego from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Lunch will be served. For more information and to register, click on the link directly below.

The Los Angeles Speakers Series is Sold Out.

This event is being held at Embark Behavioral Health in Woodland Hills from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Lunch will be served. For more information and to register, click on the link directly below.

For each event, registration is $15 per individual. The low-cost sign-up will aid our non-profit in covering venue, food, and parking costs. Each event will offer food and beverages. (Please note, OCD SoCal does not want registration costs to prevent you or your family from attending. Please email us at info@ocdsocal.org and ask us for a scholarship, which will waive registration costs).

This year we are thrilled to announce that we are providing 3 CE credits to clinicians at the Orange County location.  We welcome OCD therapists as well as non-OCD clinicians who would like to learn about OCD treatment. The cost to attend for CE credits is $45.00. CE credits are for continuing education activities for clinicians; these are not for the general public.

Registration links:

Orange County: Register HERE to sign-up for the Orange County Speakers Series!

Inland Empire: The Inland Empire Speakers Series is Sold Out.

San Diego: The San Diego Speakers Series is Sold Out.

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Speakers Series is Sold Out.

We will present the Speakers Series at four locations in Southern California. Join us on Saturday, April 6 in Orange County, and on Sunday, April 7 in the Inland Empire.  San Diego will hold its event on Saturday, April 20 and the Los Angeles event will take place on Sunday, April 21.

These events are open to individuals with OCD, their family members and loved ones, mental health providers, students, and the general public. Please join us at your local event, or feel free to attend all four!

If you have additional questions, please contact us at info@ocdsocal.org. We hope to see you at our Speakers Series this April!

To learn more about our generous sponsors for the Orange County Speakers Series event, please visit: SPONSORS OF OUR ORANGE COUNTY SPEAKERS SERIES!

Published May 11, 2023

Join Us For Our Virtual Speaker Series Event on Saturday, May 13th, from 11am to 1pm PST!

OCD Southern California is proud to present our virtual Speaker Series event happening live on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 11am to 1pm PST! This event will feature a psychiatrist, three OCD specialists, an individual with OCD, and a mother of a son with OCD. The goal of the event is to provide education and resources to aid you in your or your loved one’s journey of recovery. Additionally, the goal is to answer as many of attendees’ questions about the presentations or about your own experience with your OCD or a loved one you are supporting. This event is for individuals with OCD, their family and loved ones, and mental health treatment providers.

To join the event, simply email: info@ocdsocal.org and request to join our mailing list. We are then mailing out the Zoom link for Saturday’s event. If you are already signed up to our mailing list, that email with the Zoom link will already be sent to you.

You do not need to register for the event. Just simply click on the Zoom link provided on the day and time of the event and we will see you there! We suggest you log into the event 15 minutes early.

Here is more information on the speakers, as well as the title and description of the talks:

“Getting Into the Mindset Needed for You or Your Loved One’s Treatment” – Chris Trondsen, LMFT, and Liz Trondsen

Presentation description: Receiving an OCD diagnosis can be both difficult and life changing. You (or your loved one) finally has a name for the intrusive thoughts and the rituals consuming your life. This presentation is led by Chris, an individual with OCD, and his mother, Liz, who was instrumental in his recovery journey. Together, they will lay out the mindset someone with OCD needs to be in, as well as their family members and loved ones, in order to be successful in treatment. Presentations often lay out the specifics of ERP and OCD treatment. This talk instead will lay out the mindset one needs to be in so they can either do, or support someone doing, the OCD treatment, so the individual with OCD can return to living a successful life.

Chris Trondsen, LMFT, APCC

Website: http://ocdsocal.org/about-us/board-of-directors/

Bio: Chris Trondsen suffered with severe OCD and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) until receiving specialized treatment. No longer under the control of the disorders, Chris now works as a licensed clinician in the mental health field, treating OCD, BDD, and related disorders at The Gateway Institute in Costa Mesa, California. Chris has shared his story of recovery on the Montel Williams Show, Dr. Drew, Fox 5 San Diego, Vox, Vice, Buzzfeed, NBC, and speaking at IOCDF annual conferences. He is Vice President of OCD Southern California and also serves on the Board of Directors of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Additionally, he is one of the IOCDF’s lead advocates. He is also a leader of multiple IOCDF Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and created the Young Adult Track at the annual IOCDF conference. 

Liz Trondsen

Website: http://ocdsocal.org/about-us/board-of-directors/

Bio: Liz Trondsen is the mother of a son with mental illness. When her son, Chris, was diagnosed at age twenty, she was able to locate a treatment center in Los Angeles where he received excellent cognitive behavioral therapy. From a young man consumed with obsessions and compulsions, Liz watched her son regain his life, graduate college, and now work to help others fight this disorder. Liz helps to facilitate a virtual Family and Loved One’s OCD Support Group that brings families and people with OCD together to provide support, suggestions, and hope to one another.

“Family Accommodation in OCD” – Melissa Mose, LMFT

Presentation description: Receiving an OCD diagnosis can be both difficult and life changing. You (or your loved one) finally has a name for the intrusive thoughts and the rituals consuming your life. This presentation is led by Chris, an individual with OCD, and his mother, Liz, who was instrumental in his recovery journey. Together, they will lay out the mindset someone with OCD needs to be in, as well as their family members and loved ones, in order to be successful in treatment. Presentation often lay out treatment specifics, this talk instead will lay out the mindset one needs to be in so they can return to living a successful life.

In an effort to cope with challenging situations to help the person with OCD, families engage in behaviors that perpetuate OCD symptoms and interfere with treatment. Family accommodation worsens OCD symptoms, leaving family members feeling frustrated and at odds with one another. You will be provided information on what is family accommodation and how to use conversations, discussions, verbal contracting, and the support of your loved one’s treatment provider to eliminate family accommodation. This is an essential ingredient in family-based treatment for OCD.

Melissa Mose, LMFT

Website: http://ocdsocal.org/about-us/board-of-directors/

Bio: Melissa Mose is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who runs a private practice in Calabasas, CA. Melissa has advocated for those affected by OCD both as a clinician and as the parent of a child who experienced the debilitating symptoms of OCD as a result of a strep infection. Melissa specializes in working with anxiety disorders including OCD and OC spectrum disorders. Working with adolescents and their families has been Melissa’s primary focus since she began her work as an intern in 1992.

“An Overview of Medication Treatment for OCD” – Dr. Sepehr “Sheperd” Aziz, D.O.

Presentation description: Receiving an OCD diagnosis can be both difficult and life changing. You (or your loved one) finally has a name for the intrusive thoughts and the rituals consuming your life. This presentation is led by Chris, an individual with OCD, and his mother, Liz, who was instrumental in his recovery journey. Together, they will lay out the mindset someone with OCD needs to be in, as well as their family members and loved ones, in order to be successful in treatment. Presentation often lay out treatment specifics, this talk instead will lay out the mindset one needs to be in so they can return to living a successful life.

There are many treatment options for OCD including therapy, medications, and neuromodulation. This talk will present the basics about 1st- and 2nd-line medications used in treating OCD, including expected response, time to response, and side effects. Additionally, the talk will provide an overview of neuromodulation techniques for OCD, including treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Dr. Sepehr “Sheperd” Aziz, D.O.

Website: http://ocdsocal.org/about-us/board-of-directors/

Bio: Dr. Sepehr “Sheperd” Aziz is a physician and currently Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, where he works in an outpatient psychiatry clinic seeing university students on campus. He completed his general psychiatry residency training at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMass), and a subspecialty fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) where he worked in the OCD and Tic disorders specialty clinic. His research experience includes clinical trials of stimulant medications for ADHD and esketamine for refractory depression. In addition to English, he speaks fluent Persian. His approach to psychiatry is integrative, individualized, and culturally-informed.

“OCD Doesn’t Have Your Best Interest At Heart” – Patrick McGrath, Ph.D.

Presentation description: Receiving an OCD diagnosis can be both difficult and life changing. You (or your loved one) finally has a name for the intrusive thoughts and the rituals consuming your life. This presentation is led by Chris, an individual with OCD, and his mother, Liz, who was instrumental in his recovery journey. Together, they will lay out the mindset someone with OCD needs to be in, as well as their family members and loved ones, in order to be successful in treatment. Presentation often lay out treatment specifics, this talk instead will lay out the mindset one needs to be in so they can return to living a successful life.

If OCD was really good for you then I would prescribe it to people. Instead, OCD lies to you and tells you that it is very important to follow all of its directions. This is a lie! If OCD was helpful, then you would not be attending educational events and support groups, like the one OCD SoCal is offering on May 13th. Instead, you would be telling everyone else that life would be better with OCD versus without it. Come hear a talk by our guest presenter, Dr. Patrick McGrath, as he lays out the need for those with OCD to stop treating it like a helpful coping skill and to see it as the insidious mental health condition it is!

Patrick McGrath, Ph.D.

Website: http://www.treatmyocd.com

Bio: Dr. McGrath is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD. He is a member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Boards of the International OCD Foundation, a Fellow of the Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and the author of “The OCD Answer Book” and “Don’t Try Harder, Try Different.”

The event’s agenda:

The event will start promptly at 11am PST. After a quick welcome, each of the above speakers will present on their topic. Then, the remaining time will offer attendees a chance to ask these experts questions either based on their presentation topics or a personal question regarding your current struggles with OCD. The event will conclude with a goodbye, shared contact info from the day’s speakers, and an update on future events from OCD Southern California.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 13th at 11am PST! If you have any questions, please email us at: info@ocdsocal.org!

Published April 20, 2023

The Agenda and Program for OCD Southern California’s April 22nd Inland Empire Speaker Series Event!

The Inland Empire Speaker Series is being held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10am – 1pm PST. Check-in for the event will open at 9:30am. We suggest you arrive early for check-in and then the event will begin promptly at 10am. If you have not registered for the event, there are still low-cost tickets available. Your registration includes a catered meal, beverages, and free parking. For more information and to register, visit: OCD SoCal Speaker Series – Inland Empire Tickets via EventBrite

There are 9 presenters for the event. To read each speaker’s bio (the bios are for the professionals speaking, see below for info on the speakers who are non-professionals but have lived experience), please visit: http://ocdsocal.org/3110/information-on-the-9-presenters-for-the-inland-empire-speaker-series-being-held-on-saturday-april-22nd-10am-1pm/

Here is a list with details of the sessions being offered:

Registration: 9:30am PST

When you arrive and enter the Carolyn Owens Community Center, turn right and walk down the hallway. You will reach an OCD Southern California sign at the end of this hallway. When you see the sign, turn right again to enter the Multipurpose Room where the event is located. The check-in desk is located outside of the Multipurpose Room. You do not need to bring your EventBrite ticket; we have the names of everyone who registered and will check you in at the check-in table.

Introduction and Welcome: 10 – 10:10am PST

OCD Southern California board member Chris Trondsen, LMFT, APCC (http://ocdsocal.org/about-us/board-of-directors/) will welcome attendees, go over the day’s events, and announce additional important information. Then the event’s presentations will begin.

There will be five sessions total, with four talks running consecutively and the final (fifth) session featuring all of the day’s speakers for an “Ask the Expert” Q&A Panel.

Session I: 10:10 – 10:40am PST

How to Find the Right Therapist and Receive an Accurate OCD Diagnosis – Eda Gorbis, Ph.D., LMFT, and Alexander Gorbis, AMFT http://www.hope4ocd.com/index.php

Obtaining treatment from an inexperienced therapist who is not trained in evidence-based therapy for OCD can actually cause more harm than good. Therefore, in this discussion, the presenters will give an overview of what to look for in a therapist when seeking out OCD treatment. They will cover the difference between a general talk therapist and a clinician who specializes in the treatment of OCD and related disorders. Additionally, they will discuss what goes into the assessment process and how to receive a proper OCD diagnosis. A discussion on differential diagnosis (such as generalized anxiety disorder) and comorbidities (depression, PTSD) will conclude this presentation.

Session II: 10:40 – 11:10am PST

There Is Always Hope: Parenting a Child with OCD – A mother and father of a teenage daughter with OCD

It can feel as if there is no hope when your loved one is experiencing OCD. Years of suffering, misdiagnosis, and poor treatment is what many experience early on in their journey. Treatment can be challenging and feel like a never-ending battle. Inspirational, success stories are needed to provide hope and proof that someone with OCD can get better–and that is what you will hear in this talk with a family who has lived this experience. For this lived-experience panel, a mother and father of a tween daughter with OCD will share their story of how the family came together through an OCD diagnosis. The parents will open up about their journey and share what helped them navigate this experience successfully! OCD is a family disorder and this mother and father will discuss pivotal moments in their daughter’s recovery, including early symptoms, finding an OCD specialist, supporting their daughter through treatment, and their changing role as their daughter’s symptoms improved.

Session III: 11:20 – 11:50am PST

Recovery Is Possible! How to Be Successful in OCD Treatment – Chris Trondsen, LMFT, APCC http://ocdsocal.org/about-us/board-of-directors/ and Michelle Malloy, MFT, PMH-C https://oc-therapy.com

Individuals with OCD often feel hopeless, thinking there is no relief to the intrusive thoughts looping in their heads and the hours of exhausting compulsive behaviors. Sometimes someone with OCD has started the treatment but gave up early on because it felt too difficult. This talk will offer solutions on common roadblocks that can come up in treatment. The presenters, two licensed clinicians, will help you understand how the OCD treatment works and why it is so successful for many. The presentation will also address the first steps in getting started with exposure and response prevention (ERP). Additionally, the speakers will share how to address mental compulsions, reduce physical compulsions, find motivation and engagement, be on the offense in treatment, and the overall mindset needed to recovery. Relapse prevention and transitioning out of therapy will also be addressed! This will be a crash course on the evidence-based, front-line treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Session IV: 11:50 – 12:20pm PST

The Heroic Journey To Overcome OCD! A Story of Two Women’s Fight Against The Disorder – Sophia Fitts, Miranda Gomez, and Chris Trondsen, LMFT, APCC (moderator) http://ocdsocal.org/about-us/board-of-directors/

When suffering with OCD, it can feel as if recovery is impossible. Often trapped in a stuck cycle of intrusive thoughts and hours of exhaustive, compulsive behaviors, with no end in sight. Individuals with the disorder often feel hopeless and lost on how to get better. Sophia and Miranda will share their experience on how they were able to escape these hopeless times. Both will discuss how they were able to find a proper OCD diagnosis, find specialized care, stay motivated throughout the treatment, and finish strong–allowing them both to live a full and fulfilled life. They will share the ups-and-downs of treatment and what they did to become successful in managing OCD symptoms. This lived-experience panel will be moderated by licensed therapist, Chris Trondsen, Vice President of OCD Southern California.

Lunch: 12:20pm PST

OCD Southern California is providing beverages and a catered lunch from The Corner Bakery. There will be different food options to choose from; you will select your preferred option at check-in. The lunches are provided in a portable dinnerware. We ask you to bring your food to your seat in the Multipurpose Room as we begin the final session presentation.

Session V: 12:20 – 1:00pm PST

Ask The Experts: Summary Q&A Panel – All of the event’s presenters

Please join us for an opportunity to ask questions of a panel consisting of all of the event’s presenters. This is an opportunity to ask any of the questions you were unable to ask during the day; that talk’s presenters will be able to answer your questions at this panel. The panel will consist of leading OCD experts and individuals with OCD.

Event Concludes: 1:00pm PST

On your way out, please make sure to sign up for OCD Southern California’s mailing list and to sign up for our free, virtual Family and Loved One’s OCD Support Group!

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For more information and to register, visit: OCD SoCal Speaker Series – Inland Empire Tickets via EventBrite

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