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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/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North Carolina":MAILTO:bobmilan23@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T130000
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SUMMARY:Family and Loved One’s Online OCD Support Group!
DESCRIPTION:Chris Trondsen\, LMFT\, a clinician with OCD\, and his mom\, Liz\, are excited to remind you about our February\, virtual\, free Family and Loved Ones OCD Support Group.  \nIt will be held this Saturday\, February 14 for two hours\, from 11 AM – 1 PM PST. If you are interested in joining\, please email info@ocdsocal.org and ask for the Zoom link. \nWe are excited to announce that we are going back to basics and have invited a family to discuss their OCD journey. Dianne and her husband\, Matt Tiberg are parents of a teenage daughter. Their daughter suffers from OCD\, as well as emetophobia (fear of throwing up). Dianne and Matt will discuss what they did as parents when symptoms first appeared\, how they helped their daughter navigate treatment\, and their new role now that their daughter is doing well. \nThey will share with you what they did right and what mistakes they made in an effort to help you navigate supporting a loved one with OCD.  \nThe Tibergs will also address the sudden onset of their daughter’s OCD from a PANS/PANDAS infection.  \nBy attending this support group\, you will feel a sense of hope and recognize you are not alone in this journey. Come and learn from a family that has successfully traveled this road. \nThe first hour will be dedicated to hearing their remarkable recovery journey.  The second hour will be an open Q&A session where anyone can ask questions. You do not want to miss February’s support group! \nWe will see you this Sat\, February14th from 11 AM -1 PM PST! \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 from anywhere\, you do not need to be in Southern California to enjoy this event. If you are interested in joining\, please email info@ocdsocal.org and ask for the Zoom link.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/family-and-loved-ones-online-ocd-support-group-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD Southern California":MAILTO:info@ocdsocal.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000
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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/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North Carolina":MAILTO:bobmilan23@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T202447
CREATED:20260311T201622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T201622Z
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SUMMARY:Family and Loved One’s Online OCD Support Group!
DESCRIPTION:Chris Trondsen\, LMFT\, a clinician with OCD\, and his mom\, Liz\, are excited to remind you about our March\, virtual\, free Family and Loved Ones OCD Support Group. It will be held this Saturday\, March 14 for two hours\, from 11 AM – 1 PM PST. 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! Go to ocdsocal.org for more information. \nFor the March support group on the 14th\, Brooke Miller will be joining us to discuss her life experience as a person with OCD. \nShe has lived with OCD since childhood and has experienced multiple subtypes\, including contamination\, perfectionism\, moral scrupulosity\, and relationship OCD. Her journey has included ERP treatment\, eating disorder recovery\, and navigating additional diagnoses like panic disorder\, Bipolar II\, and PTSD. \nShe is a parent of two children with OCD\, her 13-year-old son (also diagnosed with PANDAS) and her 11-year-old daughter who was recently diagnosed. She speaks from both lived experience and the ongoing reality of parenting kids with OCD. \nShe is a registered nurse\, an IOCDF Advocate\, President of OCD Wisconsin\, and a presenter with NAMI’s Ending the Silence program. \nShe would like to discuss these topics:\n– What OCD can actually look like in kids (beyond stereotypes)\n– Parenting a child with OCD while also managing your own OCD\n– How to support kids through ERP (and manage accommodations vs. support)\n– Navigating school\, family dynamics\, and daily life with OCD\n– The emotional impact on parents/caregivers (guilt\, fear\, burnout)\n– Hope and recovery and what progress really looks like \nPlease join us this Saturday for a wealth of information on both living with OCD and parenting children with OCD! \nWe will see you this Saturday\, March14th\, from 11 AM -1 PM PST \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! Go to ocdsocal.org for more information!
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/family-and-loved-ones-online-ocd-support-group-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
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SUMMARY:An Overview of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Assessment\, Diagnosis & Treatment
DESCRIPTION:OCD Southern California Vice President\, Chris Trondsen\, LMFT\, will guest present for a fellow affiliate’s event: OCD North Carolina’s OCD (and related disorders) Lecture Series. This lecture series is a free\, virtual event\, and Chris will be the guest on Tuesday\, March 17th at 7pm ET. \nTo sign up for the event to get the Zoom link\, please visit: https://www.ocdnc.org/ocd-lecture-series. The lecture will be on Tuesday\, March 17\, 2026\, from 7-8pm ET (4-5pm PT). You’ll receive a Zoom link / reminder in advance of the meeting. To contact OCD North Carolina\, please visit: https://www.ocdnc.org/contact-us or you can DM them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocdnc/ \nThis month’s lecture will feature Chris Trondsen\, MS\, LMFT\, presenting “An Overview of Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Assessment\, Diagnosis\, and Treatment.” Chris Trondsen\, LMFT\, is a BDD and OCD specialist\, a member of the IOCDF’s BDD Special Interest Group (SIG)\, has presented at conferences around the world on the topic including the BDD Foundation’s Conference in the UK\, and has been featured on podcasts discussing BDD. Additionally\, he has BDD himself. \nHis presentation will focus on how to recognize BDD\, how clinicians can diagnose it\, what makes BDD unique among other image disorders\, the diagnostic criteria one must meet to receive a diagnosis of BDD\, the treatment of BDD\, and some of his personal experiences with the disorder. It will be followed by a Q&A! \nWe hope many of you will join or pass it on to anyone who may find information on BDD useful. We will see you there! To sign up for the event to get the Zoom link\, please visit: https://www.ocdnc.org/ocd-lecture-series. The lecture will be on Tuesday\, March 17\, 2026\, from 7-8pm ET (4-5pm PT). You’ll receive a Zoom link / reminder in advance of the meeting. \nTo contact OCD North Carolina\, please visit: https://www.ocdnc.org/contact-us or you can DM them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocdnc/
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/an-overview-of-body-dysmorphic-disorder-bdd-assessment-diagnosis-treatment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North Carolina":MAILTO:bobmilan23@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T200000
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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/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North Carolina":MAILTO:bobmilan23@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T202447
CREATED:20260217T134527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T134527Z
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SUMMARY:OCD New Jersey 26th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us at the OCD New Jersey Annual Conference featuring our keynote speaker Josh Spitalnick\, PhD\, ABPP who will be presenting on “Overcoming Health Anxiety.” Additionally\, the conference will include the always popular “Living with OCD” Panel. This portion of the conference allows attendees to hear from those who deal with OCD every day with moderator Jordan Levy\, PhD. This event is open to professionals as well as those living with OCD\, their families and friends.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/ocd-new-jersey-26th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:The Westwood\, 438 North Avenue\, Garwood\, NJ 07027\, The Westwood\, 438 North Avenue\, Garwood\, Garwood\, NJ\, 07027
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T130000
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CREATED:20260410T121654Z
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SUMMARY:Family and Loved One’s Online OCD Support Group!
DESCRIPTION:Chris Trondsen\, LMFT\, a clinician with OCD\, and his mom\, Liz Trondsen\, are excited to remind you about our April\, virtual\, free Family and Loved Ones OCD Support Group. It will be held this Saturday\, April 11 for two hours\, from 11 AM – 1 PM PST. 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! Go to ocdsocal.org for more information. \nFor the April support group on the 11th\, we are featuring an “Ask an Expert” panel of clinicians and individuals impacted by OCD who have years of experience with OCD recovery and treatment. This “Ask an Expert” panel features OCD therapist / specialist Kevin Foss\, MFT\, who runs the California OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center\, as well as hosts the “Fearcast” podcast. The panel will also feature psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Siegel\, who owns a private practice and is an ivy-league trained clinician who also has seen patients right here at USC. Ethan Smith\, an OCD advocate who lives with the disorder\, has been the face of OCD recovery for many years and hosts the “Community Conversations” livestream for the International OCD Foundation. Finally\, the panel also features our very own Liz Trondsen\, a mother of a son with OCD. Liz was crucial in helping her son recover and is both a board member of OCD Southern California and has co-facilitated this group for 13 years. \nFor the first half of the 2-hour support group\, these four experts have spent time evaluating their work and lives to highlight their top 5 pieces of wisdom to help your loved one get better. They will share what they wish they knew at your stage of the recovery process\, helping a loved one overcome this disorder\, and you will leave with these tips to streamline your family’s recovery process. \nFor the second half of the support group\, we will then open it up for a huge Q&A\, ensuring we get to every question! You will be able to ask the questions in the chat\, publicly or privately\, or ask live on camera. No pressure to ask a question\, we know many of the questions asked from others in a similar situation will help your family’s recovery. \nWe will see you this Saturday\, April 11th\, from 11 AM – 1 PM PST! \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! Go to ocdsocal.org for more information!
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/family-and-loved-ones-online-ocd-support-group-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD Southern California":MAILTO:info@ocdsocal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T202447
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SUMMARY:Register Today for OCD SoCal’s Saturday\, May 30th\, 10am – 3pm\, In-Person Speaker Series!
DESCRIPTION:Register Today for OCD SoCal’s Saturday\, May 30th\, 10am – 3pm\, In-Person Speaker Series! We are currently offering discounted\, early-bird registration so sign up today! Register here: https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com \nOCD Southern California is happy to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 OCD SoCal Speakers Series! \nWe are also pleased to announce that we will be offering 3 Continuing Education credit for professionals (LMFTs\, LPCCs\, LCSWs\, and psychologists)! \nTo register for this event\, click on: https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com. \nWhat is new this year is that OCD SoCal is holding one Speakers Series event in one central location at Orange Coast College! We invite everyone in Southern California to join us under one roof! \nThis low-cost\, in-person event will feature presentations by local\, Southern California OCD treatment providers. They will facilitate panels and presentations on OCD and related disorders. This will also be an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with others in similar situations as you and your family in the local OCD community. \nThese events are for individuals with OCD\, their family members and loved ones\, mental health providers\, students and the general public. Talks for the general public will be presented throughout the day. \nTicket Prices: \nEarly Bird Tickets (ends April 20): $10.00 \nGeneral Admission (ends May 14): $15.00 \nMay 15 – May 30: $18.00 \nWe are pleased that we are able to provide 3 CE credits for clinicians (LMFT\, LPCC\, LCSW and psychologists). Please register using the Professional Ticket at a cost of $45.00. \nBeverages and a catered lunch will be provided. Parking is free. \nMore information will be provided soon on the agenda\, the program and the speakers on the Speaker Series page on our website: ocdsocal.org/speakerseries \nFor further information on the Speakers Series\, please contact us through email at info@ocdsocal.org. \nOnce again\, we will be hosting one Speaker Series event this year in a central location and invite all of the Southern California OCD community to join us and connect in one location! \nTo register for this event\, click on: https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com. \nTo learn more about the 18 presenters speaking at our Sat.\, May 30th OCD Southern California Speaker Series\, please click here: https://ocdsocal.org/programs/speakerseries/
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/register-today-for-ocd-socals-saturday-may-30th-10am-3pm-in-person-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Orange Coast College\, 2701 Fairview Rd.\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260420T070000
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SUMMARY:Early Bird Registration Ends Today for OCD SoCal’s Saturday\, May 30th In-Person Speaker Series!
DESCRIPTION:Register Today for OCD SoCal’s Saturday\, May 30th\, 10am – 3pm\, In-Person Speaker Series! We are currently offering discounted\, early-bird registration\, but that ends today\, Monday\, April 20\, at midnight PT\, so sign up today: https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com! \nOCD Southern California is happy to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 OCD SoCal Speakers Series! \nWe are also pleased to announce that we will be offering 3 Continuing Education credit for professionals (LMFTs\, LPCCs\, LCSWs\, and psychologists)! \nTo register for this event\, click on: https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com. \nWhat is new this year is that OCD SoCal is holding one Speakers Series event in one central location at Orange Coast College! We invite everyone in Southern California to join us under one roof! \nThis low-cost\, in-person event will feature presentations by local\, Southern California OCD treatment providers. They will facilitate panels and presentations on OCD and related disorders. This will also be an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with others in similar situations as you and your family in the local OCD community. \nThese events are for individuals with OCD\, their family members and loved ones\, mental health providers\, students and the general public. Talks for the general public will be presented throughout the day. \nTicket Prices: \nEarly Bird Tickets (ends TODAY\, Monday\, April 20): $10.00 \nGeneral Admission (ends May 14): $15.00 \nMay 15 – May 30: $18.00 \nWe are pleased that we are able to provide 3 CE credits for clinicians (LMFT\, LPCC\, LCSW and psychologists). Please register using the Professional Ticket at a cost of $45.00. \nBeverages and a catered lunch will be provided. Parking is free. \nMore information will be provided soon on the agenda\, the program and the speakers on the Speaker Series page on our website: ocdsocal.org/speakerseries \nFor further information on the Speakers Series\, please contact us through email at info@ocdsocal.org. \nOnce again\, we will be hosting one Speaker Series event this year in a central location and invite all of the Southern California OCD community to join us and connect in one location! \nTo register for this event\, click on: https://ocdspeakerseries.eventbrite.com. \nTo learn more about the 18 presenters speaking at our Sat.\, May 30th OCD Southern California Speaker Series\, please click here: https://ocdsocal.org/programs/speakerseries/
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/early-bird-registration-ends-today-for-ocd-socals-saturday-may-30th-in-person-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Orange Coast College\, 2701 Fairview Rd.\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T060000
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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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD Southern California":MAILTO:info@ocdsocal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
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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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North Carolina":MAILTO:bobmilan23@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T202447
CREATED:20260318T170536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T170536Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North":MAILTO:mlittle@ocdnorth.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T202447
CREATED:20260318T170536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T170536Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North":MAILTO:mlittle@ocdnorth.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T202447
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T151918Z
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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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD Southern California":MAILTO:info@ocdsocal.org
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