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Posts Categorized: Professionals
Observing Dr. Wilson’s 2-day Intensive OCD Treatment Group
By Samantha Bray The weekend before the IOCDF’s 23rd Annual OCD Conference in Chicago in 2016, I was one of a lucky handful of therapists who had the opportunity to… Read more »
Announcing New Expert Articles on the IOCDF Website!
We understand that for people living with OCD, family members, and professionals who treat OCD and related disorders, it can sometimes be a challenge to find comprehensive information that addresses… Read more »
IOCDF and MGH Announce New Training Opportunities for Mental Health Professionals
As part of our goal to expand training opportunities for all clinicians in the OCD community, we are pleased to announce a new partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Psychiatry… Read more »
Guest Post: Hello From the New President of the IOCDF Board of Directors!
After last week’s announcement regarding leadership changes on the IOCDF’s board of directors, we’re excited to “formally” introduce incoming Board President Shannon Shy, Esq., on today’s blog! Shannon has been… Read more »
Guest Post: Reflections From Outgoing IOCDF Board President Denise Egan Stack
We would like to be the first to thank Denise Egan Stack, LMHC, who has been the dedicated president of the International OCD Foundation board of directors for the past… Read more »
New Expert Opinion: “Dear Loved One, I have OCD” — Tips for Individuals and Family Members about Disclosing Your OCD
“OCD is a treatable disorder, and we need to do everything we can to increase access to treatment. But it starts at home most of the time. It starts with individuals… Read more »
Six Things To Know About the New IOCDF Event Manager
While the IOCDF’s former Program Director Marissa Keegan will be missed, we’re excited to welcome a new face in the office, Melissa Smith. Melissa is part of our new education &… Read more »
Farewell from an IOCDF Favorite
Today is a bittersweet day at the IOCDF office as we say goodbye to Marissa Keegan, the IOCDF’s program director (pictured left above, along with fellow IOCDF staff members Stephanie… Read more »
Guest Post: “I bet that man suffers from it himself”
Today’s blog entry comes from Menno Oosterhoff, a psychiatrist and board member for Dwang.eu, an IOCDF Global Partner based in the Netherlands. Dr. Oosterhoff’s post represents both a global perspective… Read more »