Introduces the Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDs), a simple method for rating the intensity of anxiety or distress associated with OCD triggers. The worksheet can help individuals identify and… Read more »
Conceptualizing OCD Symptoms
Helps individuals and clinicians map the relationship between OCD triggers, intrusive thoughts or images, emotional responses, compulsions, avoidance, and short- and long-term consequences. By visually organizing the OCD cycle, the… Read more »
The OCD Cycle
Visually illustrates the cycle through which an intrusive thought, image, feeling, or situation triggers distress; the person responds with a compulsion or avoidance behavior; and temporary relief reinforces the cycle…. Read more »
OCD and Co-occurring Anxiety Disorders: Conceptualization and Treatment
This webinar focuses on the conceptualization and treatment of OCD when it co-occurs with other anxiety disorders. Participants will learn how to differentiate OCD symptoms from symptoms associated with other… Read more »
Applications of Inhibitory Learning in the Treatment of OCD
This webinar begins with a brief overview of the basis for using exposure therapy (and response prevention) for OCD. Next, we cover the inhibitory learning perspective and how it differs… Read more »
Medication Updates for OCD and Recent Research into Psychedelics
Pharmacotherapy is effective for many with OCD. Unfortunately, a substantial number of patients do not improve with the best treatments we have to offer, either pharmacotherapeutic or psychotherapeutic. There is… Read more »
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Overview and Suggested Approach for Surgeons, Dermatologists, and Other Providers of Cosmetic Treatment
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a common and often severe psychiatric disorder. A majority of patients with BDD seek cosmetic treatment, usually with an unsatisfactory outcome for both the patient… Read more »
Introduction to OCD Assessment and Treatment
This session is intended for clinicians who are new to treating OCD patients, beginning with a discussion led by Dr. McKay, on the numerous self-report measures of OCD symptoms and… Read more »
Working With Shame in OCD: An Introduction
This webinar provides an introduction to the role of shame in OCD and its treatment, including how shame can affect symptom disclosure, treatment engagement, and the therapeutic relationship. Faculty: Patricia… Read more »
Brain Circuit-Based Treatments for OCD: Forward (and Back) to the Future
When OCD proves resistant to standard behavioral and medication treatments, there are other options. They range from noninvasive TMS as described by Dr. Camprodon’s talk, to invasive Direct Brain Stimulation,… Read more »