OCD Awareness Week
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Workshop Host
Workshop Host
Come hang out and create with fellow members of our OCD community. Everyone is welcome. For this activity you will want the following: • cardboard egg cartons • scissors • white paint and different markers • small pieces of cardboard • any extra yaccessories for your ghost: i.e. bling, feathers, stickers etc.
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OCD Awareness Week 2024 Virtual Kickoff Event!
OCD Awareness Week 2024 Virtual Kickoff Event!
On Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11am to 2pm PST, the Family and Loved One’s OCD Support Group is teaming up with OCD Southern California to bring you a special OCD Awareness Week event! This event is free, virtual, and open to anyone from anywhere! It is the perfect event for people with OCD, their... Read more »
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Sofa Surfing Sunday: OCD Awareness Week Edition
Sofa Surfing Sunday: OCD Awareness Week Edition
Join host IOCDF Advocate Erika McCoy along side inspiring OCD community members and advocates, from all over the globe for a 12 hour instagram live stream benefiting the IOCDF. There will be candid, casual, and serious conversations about what matters most to our community and more. Contact Erika McCoy to get on the line-up for... Read more »
EXPOSUREPALOOZA
EXPOSUREPALOOZA
Join us for a family-friendly, carnival-themed, stigma-busting event with exposure activities and guest speakers (Kyle King, MSI, Rachel Davis, MD, and Alie Garza, LCSW) who will share their own experiences living with OCD. 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Exposure Booths: Learn about exposure and response prevention therapy for OCD by observing or participating (optional) in... Read more »
OCD Gamechangers Minneapolis, Minnesota Community Speaking Event!
OCD Gamechangers Minneapolis, Minnesota Community Speaking Event!
Join us for our OCD Gamechangers Community Event in Minneapolis, Minnesota Sponsored by Rogers Behavioral Health We are honored to partner with Minneapolis community members to bring together individuals with OCD, families, and therapists for a day of sharing lived experience and creating community connections in the Minneapolis area! Our event will feature 4 speakers... Read more »
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Kids & Teens OCD Support Group
Kids & Teens OCD Support Group
In this group, facilitated by 3 OCD therapists, individuals will be encouraged to share personal experiences with OCD. This group is for kids and teens and will be in-person. Please RSVP to Shannon at shannon@isthisocd.com.
Coffee Talk with Moms with OCD
Coffee Talk with Moms with OCD
Join us Monday night, October 14, at 6 PM EST for an exciting event! Hosted by Moms with OCD special interest group and Ocd Georgia, this monthly zoom gathering will allow moms to share their story and for others to listen and learn. Contact Ocd Georgia for the zoom link! Don’t miss out on the... Read more »
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Lived Experience Panel
Lived Experience Panel
The Lived Experience Panel reflects a coordinated effort between OCD Rhode Island and Butler Hospital. The Lived Experience Panel is a diverse community of people living with OCD. Presenters will share their thoughts, experiences, and perspectives about living with OCD.
Hoarding Disorder: More Than Meets the Eye
Hoarding Disorder: More Than Meets the Eye
Register (under Event Website) for this free, educational program. Program is geared for those with lived experience and their loved ones yet all are welcome to attend. It’s estimated that 2-6% of the population, including up to 19 million Americans, have hoarding disorder. This program will focus on information regarding what hoarding disorder is and... Read more »
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OCD, Evidence Based Treatments and hear from individuals with lived experiences
OCD, Evidence Based Treatments and hear from individuals with lived experiences
Dr. Marisa T. Mazza will lead an informative session on evidence-based treatments, exploring how therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) can be life-changing for individuals struggling with OCD. Date: 10-16-2024 Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm PST Where: ZOOM- click link below Cost: Free What... Read more »
In-Person Drop in OCD Support Group for Teens
In-Person Drop in OCD Support Group for Teens
Learn about what OCD is, common pitfalls and ways to work around them in this one time OCD support group. If you or someone you know is grappling with the challenges of OCD and seeking connection, understanding, and guidance, we are here to help. This teen support group, led by Ms. Melanie Errett, M.S., provides... Read more »
Understanding and Getting Help for OCD: 15th Annual Evening with Experts
Understanding and Getting Help for OCD: 15th Annual Evening with Experts
The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) estimates that up to 4 million Americans, including 1 million children and teens, suffer from OCD. Early recognition of OCD symptoms is important, and OCD can be managed effectively with the right treatments. Drs. Jon Abramowitz, Aureen Wagner, Annette Perot and Jeff Sapyta will discuss various aspects of OCD and... Read more »
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Creating Hope: An OCD Week Guided Creative Self-Compassion Activity
Creating Hope: An OCD Week Guided Creative Self-Compassion Activity
Advocacy is rewarding yet hard work, so OCD Awareness Week can bring both great excitement and exhaustion. Join IOCDF Advocates Alexandra Reynolds, Erika McCoy, and Maya Tadross for a guided self-compassion activity to give yourself a much needed break and practice self-compassion this busy OCD Week. We will harness our creativity to increase our self-compassion... Read more »
4th Annual YA SIG OCD Week Speaker Series
4th Annual YA SIG OCD Week Speaker Series
Join the YA SIG for our 4th annual speaker event focused on educating, empowering, and connecting our young adult community! Beginning at 8pm and running until 9:30pm, this event will feature back to back talks on The Role of Cognitive Biases in OCD, OCD and Intimacy, and How Sleep can Affect OCD. After the talks... Read more »
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Supporting OCD Recovery in Your Loved Ones: Considerations and Practical Tips
Supporting OCD Recovery in Your Loved Ones: Considerations and Practical Tips
ZOOM event hosted by Ms. Karla Rich, M.S., and Mr. Paul Zawacki LCSW. If you have a loved one with OCD, this is your chance to learn how to best support their recovery while also taking care of yourself. We’ll discuss practical strategies, communication tips, and self-care for family members. Bring your questions for the... Read more »
An Evening with Marc Summers
An Evening with Marc Summers
A gathering for education and support on the topic of OCD. Keynote Marc Summers will share about his lived experience with OCD. Stanford Clinical Professor Jennifer Frankovich will present data on underlying inflammation and inflammatory conditions in patients with OCD (i.e., arthritis subtypes and other underlying inflammatory disease). A panel of experts on obsessive-compulsive and... Read more »
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OCD Missouri and St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute
OCD Missouri and St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute
During this FREE mini-conference we welcome anyone whose lives have been impacted by OCD, or those who want to learn more. We will have two presentations, a Q&A, lunch, and break out groups for clinicians, family members, and those with lived experience. We are thrilled to have Alec Pollard, PhD presenting on the role families... Read more »
Orange County OCD Awareness Week Event by OCD SoCal
Orange County OCD Awareness Week Event by OCD SoCal
This Saturday, October 19th, from 1pm to 5pm PST, OCD Southern California is hosting a free, in-person event for OCD Awareness Week. The event is being held at the Costa Mesa Marriott at 500 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626. This free event will include a light snack, beverages, and free parking. There will be... Read more »
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Perth OCD Walk
Perth OCD Walk
Join us for our third OCD Walk, to support those affected by OCD and raise awareness in the community. 20 October 2024 from 10AM Kings Park & Botanic Garden - Perth, Western Australia OR Online via Zoom - fill in this form for the link https://forms.gle/NdMaY3gjktUfqQgf9 Whether you're walking for yourself, a loved one or... Read more »
Improv and OCD
Improv and OCD
Improv can be a helpful tool in addition to therapy, especially for individuals with OCD. Date: 10-20-2024 Time: 1:00pm Where: Third Space Improv, 200 Malaga #7, St. Augustine, FL 32084 Cost: Free What to Expect: 1. Learn about what OCD is and effective treatments 2. Participate in a Q&A session 3. Enter a raffle and... Read more »
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