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SUMMARY:Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts Circle
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever had thoughts like: “What if I drop the baby?” What if I hurt my baby by accident?” “What kind of mom thinks like this?”\nYou are not alone. You are not dangerous. You are not a bad mom. Join Merrisa Little\, MSW\, RSW\, a new mom and founder of OCD North\, for an 8-week group program created in collaboration with Serenity Birth Studio. Inspired by the work\, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleinman\, this group offers a safe\, supportive\, and confidential space for new parents experiencing distressing or unwanted thoughts after having a baby. \nTogether\, we’ll help you:\nUnderstand scary thoughts and learn how to see them for what they are (just thoughts)\nReduce guilt and shame many new moms experience (90% of new parents experience intrusive thoughts!)\nConnect with other parents in a supportive\, judgement-free space\nBuild skills to respond to intrusive thoughts with more confidence\nLeave with a personalized plan to continue moving forward
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/good-moms-have-scary-thoughts-postpartum-intrusive-thoughts-circle/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:4 Alliance Blvd Unit 10\, Barrie\, ON.\, 4 Alliance Blvd\, Barrie\, ON\, L4N 5K4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North":MAILTO:mlittle@ocdnorth.com
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SUMMARY:THE 2026 ONLINE OCD CONFERENCE\, A GLOBAL EVENT'S PROPOSAL SYSTEM IS NOW OPEN!
DESCRIPTION:SUBMIT TO BE A CONFERENCE SPEAKER! \nIf you would like to speak at OCD Southern California’s online conference\, please go to: https://ocdsocal.org/conference/ \nThe Proposal System for the 2026 Online OCD Conference\, a Global Event\, is open! If you are interested in presenting at this global event\, please log into your Google account\, click the link that takes you to the conference proposal page\, and follow the instructions to submit a presentation! https://ocdsocal.org/conference/ \nThe Online OCD Conference – hosted by OCD SoCal\, will be held on Saturday and Sunday\, November 7-8\, 2026. \nWhether you’re a seasoned speaker or new to presenting\, we invite you to participate in the OCD Online Conference. This globally connected event brings together varied voices from around the world. We welcome innovative ideas\, fresh perspectives\, and research that resonates across borders from mental health providers\, researchers\, individuals with lived experience and their families\, and others interested in speaking on OCD and related disorders. \nOCD SoCal values perspectives from individuals with lived experience. To maximize the number of voices represented\, we are unable to accept proposals for single presenter talks at this time. If you are interested in speaking\, we encourage you to collaborate with your therapist to form a panel. Panels allow for a richer exchange of insights and can offer both valuable information and inspiration to a broader audience. \nIf you would like to speak at this conference\, please go to https://ocdsocal.org/conference/\, click the link on that webpage to submit a proposal (this is a Google Doc\, so you may need to log into your Google account to access the form). \nThe deadline for proposals is Monday\, May 20\, 2026 at midnight PT. \nWhen opened\, the Proposal Form will have answers to FAQs. We hope you consider submitting a proposal! \nEmail us at info@ocdsocal.org with any questions! \nAccording to the conference evaluations from last year\, here are the topics our attendees want to see more of: \nOCD Subtypes \nComorbidities (especially trauma\, OCPD\, ASD) \nOCRDs \nIdentity / culture \nKids \nTalks that incorporate: Accessing treatment & concrete resources \nCase Examples / Hands On / Practical Strategies \nFor more information on the conference\, please visit our dedicated page on our website for the Online OCD Conference\, A Global Event\, hosted by OCD Southern California: https://ocdsocal.org/conference/ \nIf you would like to speak at our conference\, please go to the link on the webpage: https://ocdsocal.org/conference/ \nWe hope you consider submitting a proposal!
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/the-2026-online-ocd-conference-a-global-events-proposal-system-is-now-open/
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SUMMARY:OCD North Carolina - Virtual Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:OCD NC runs a monthly\, free lecture series open to anyone\, designed for individuals with lived experience (not CE eligible). The Fall Series begins September 16\, 2026. Future dates: \n\nSep 16\, 2025 07:00 PM\nOct 21\, 2025 07:00 PM\nNov 18\, 2025 07:00 PM\nDec 16\, 2025 07:00 PM\nJan 20\, 2026 07:00 PM\nFeb 17\, 2026 07:00 PM\nMar 17\, 2026 07:00 PM\nApr 21\, 2026 07:00 PM\nMay 19\, 2026 07:00 PM
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/ocd-north-carolina-virtual-lecture-series/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North Carolina":MAILTO:bobmilan23@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts Circle
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever had thoughts like: “What if I drop the baby?” What if I hurt my baby by accident?” “What kind of mom thinks like this?”\nYou are not alone. You are not dangerous. You are not a bad mom. Join Merrisa Little\, MSW\, RSW\, a new mom and founder of OCD North\, for an 8-week group program created in collaboration with Serenity Birth Studio. Inspired by the work\, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleinman\, this group offers a safe\, supportive\, and confidential space for new parents experiencing distressing or unwanted thoughts after having a baby. \nTogether\, we’ll help you:\nUnderstand scary thoughts and learn how to see them for what they are (just thoughts)\nReduce guilt and shame many new moms experience (90% of new parents experience intrusive thoughts!)\nConnect with other parents in a supportive\, judgement-free space\nBuild skills to respond to intrusive thoughts with more confidence\nLeave with a personalized plan to continue moving forward
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/good-moms-have-scary-thoughts-postpartum-intrusive-thoughts-circle/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:4 Alliance Blvd Unit 10\, Barrie\, ON.\, 4 Alliance Blvd\, Barrie\, ON\, L4N 5K4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts Circle
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever had thoughts like: “What if I drop the baby?” What if I hurt my baby by accident?” “What kind of mom thinks like this?”\nYou are not alone. You are not dangerous. You are not a bad mom. Join Merrisa Little\, MSW\, RSW\, a new mom and founder of OCD North\, for an 8-week group program created in collaboration with Serenity Birth Studio. Inspired by the work\, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleinman\, this group offers a safe\, supportive\, and confidential space for new parents experiencing distressing or unwanted thoughts after having a baby. \nTogether\, we’ll help you:\nUnderstand scary thoughts and learn how to see them for what they are (just thoughts)\nReduce guilt and shame many new moms experience (90% of new parents experience intrusive thoughts!)\nConnect with other parents in a supportive\, judgement-free space\nBuild skills to respond to intrusive thoughts with more confidence\nLeave with a personalized plan to continue moving forward
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/good-moms-have-scary-thoughts-postpartum-intrusive-thoughts-circle/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:4 Alliance Blvd Unit 10\, Barrie\, ON.\, 4 Alliance Blvd\, Barrie\, ON\, L4N 5K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
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SUMMARY:Family and Loved One’s Online OCD Support Group! Free!
DESCRIPTION:Chris Trondsen\, LMFT\, a clinician with OCD\, and his mom\, Liz Trondsen\, are excited to remind you about our May\, virtual\, free Family and Loved Ones OCD Support Group. It will be held Saturday\, May 9\, for two hours\, from 11 AM – 1 PM PDT. This support group is every second Saturday of the month\, from 11am to 1pm Pacific Time. It is a free\, virtual support group available to anyone from anywhere! \nTo join the support group\, email info@ocdsocal.org and simply request the event’s Zoom link or for more information! \nOur guest for the Saturday\, May 9th\, Family and Loved Ones’ OCD Support Group is author\, speaker\, trainer\, and leader in the field\, C. Alec Pollard\, Ph.D. As group facilitators\, it is our mission to bring top-notch guests to each of our support groups to address different aspects of loving and supporting someone with OCD. The support group is 2 hours\, from 11am to 1pm Pacific Time\, and will start with our guest\, Dr. Alec Pollard\, discussing relevant information to attendees with a loved one suffering from OCD. The second half will feature a question-and-answer segment where attendees can ask live questions\, or ask them publicly or anonymously in the chat! Here is more information on the details to be discussed on May 9th\, as well as information on our guest speaker\, Dr. Pollard! \nWe often hear from attendees that they are struggling to get their loved one into OCD treatment\, either for the first time or to treatment after a previous negative experience with therapy. Alec will address this problem\, including ways to discuss treatment with your loved one\, how to reduce accommodations and enabling\, reducing home stress\, and ultimately\, what you\, the loved one\, can do to improve the situation even if your loved one is not involved in the treatment plan. \nAdditionally\, many of you have a loved one in OCD treatment\, yet they are falling short of hitting their treatment goals\, and it feels as if they are not giving their “all” in treatment. Alec Pollard\, Ph.D.\, will address potential treatment-interfering behaviors (TIBs) at play\, the role of supporters\, ways to help your loved one be more successful in treatment\, and\, ultimately\, how to address a loved one in treatment who is not experiencing much success. \nDr. Pollard will draw on both his clinical expertise and material from his popular book\, “When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment.” You will learn ways to improve your family’s current situation\, even if your loved one is not in treatment or is not interested in collaborating if they are. This talk will be for family members\, loved ones\, spouses\, friends\, and anyone supporting a person in their life with OCD. People with OCD\, educators\, therapists\, and anyone interested in the material are welcome to join! \nAlec Pollard\, Ph.D.\, will then answer your questions during the Q&A before the group’s conclusion! \nWe will see you Saturday\, May 9th\, from 11 AM – 1 PM PDT! \nThe event is open to loved ones\, family members and spouses of someone with OCD\, as well as people with OCD—or anyone else interested. \nTo join the support group\, email info@ocdsocal.org and simply request the event’s Zoom link or for more information! \nFor more information on the support group\, including Dr. Pollard’s bio\, visit ocdsocal.org!
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/family-and-loved-ones-online-ocd-support-group-free/
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CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted,Virtual Event
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