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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
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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!
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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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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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