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SUMMARY:FOR ALL I KNOW - Award-Winning Short Film About OCD (Online Premiere)
DESCRIPTION:An unexpected visit from her estranged daughter throws a pharmacist with OCD into a maelstrom of her darkest fears. As a buried history c postpartum intrusive thoughts resurfaces\, she faces a harrowing choice: confront them or risk losing the chance to repair their broken relationship.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/for-all-i-know-award-winning-short-film-about-ocd-online-premiere/
LOCATION:NV
CATEGORIES:Livestream,OCD Awareness Week
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20251012T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20251012T153000
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SUMMARY:Throw Your Heart into the Sea | Screening at Moviemento Linz\, Austria
DESCRIPTION:Eric Schirl and Christian Kogler examine OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) as a coping strategy and explore the human dilemma of uncertainty. In four chapters and in talks with people in various countries\, the documentary film shines a light on the human psyche and different means of achieving at least apparent security. We get insights into personal and collective strategies for risk aversion\, spiritual interpretations and possible solutions. In calm\, reflective images\, the film invites a deep contemplation of the interplay among the internal and external influences in our lives\, and heightens our awareness of them. (Ines Ingerle\, Crossing Europe Film Festival) \n  \n 
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/throw-your-heart-into-the-sea-screening-at-moviemento-linz-austria-2/
LOCATION:NV
CATEGORIES:OCD Awareness Week
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SUMMARY:OCD as Neurodivergence? A Clinical Shift
DESCRIPTION:Psicología al Sur\, one of the largest psychology festivals in Latin America\, will take place this October in Buenos Aires\, bringing together thousands of students\, clinicians\, researchers\, and community members to discuss the intersections of mental health\, culture\, and social change. \nAs part of the program\, psychologist\, artist\, author\, and mental health advocate Romina Vitale will present the clinical talk:\n“OCD as Neurodivergence? A Clinical Shift.” \nThe presentation will be held in the framework of International OCD Awareness Week\, highlighting both the scientific and social relevance of rethinking obsessive-compulsive disorder through a neuroaffirmative and critical lens. Vitale’s talk will address the limitations of traditional models\, propose innovative clinical perspectives\, and emphasize the importance of validating the lived experience of people with OCD. \nThis participation underscores the growing international recognition of the neuroaffirmative approach and its impact on contemporary mental health debates.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/ocd-as-neurodivergence-a-clinical-shift/
LOCATION:NV
CATEGORIES:OCD Awareness Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T130000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Nathaniel Van Kirk Presents "Igniting Willpower: Separating Fact from Fiction in Motivation!" A Free Event!
DESCRIPTION:Every second Saturday of the month\, from 11am to 1pm PDT\, Chris Trondsen\, LMFT\, and Liz Trondsen host a virtual\, free\, Family & Loved Ones OCD Support Group. For the month of October\, we are hosting a special collaboration event with OCD Southern California\, an official affiliate of the IOCDF\, to kick off OCD Awareness Week! This event will be for both people with OCD\, as well as family members\, loved ones\, and spouses of people with OCD. Anyone from anywhere is able to join! \nThe event is on Saturday\, October 11th from 11AM – 1 PM PT. If you are not currently on our email list\, please email: info@ocdsocal.org and request the event Zoom link! \nFor our October Family & Loved Ones OCD Support Group and OCD SoCal collab\, we are happy to welcome Nathaniel Van Kirk\, Ph.D.\, recently named the Program Director of the McLean OCD Institute in Boston\, MA. \nNathaniel has prepared a presentation for attendees titled\, “Igniting Willpower: Separating Fact from Fiction in Motivation” \nPresentation description: Getting better from OCD is challenging and takes a lot of motivation and dedication. This talk will first debunk some common motivational myths that can lead to burn out and hopelessness. After addressing these common myths\, the talk will then provide attendees with strategies for building motivation around OCD treatment. If you are struggling with motivation in your own recovery\, you will not want to miss this presentation! Additionally\, this presentation will enable family members\, loved ones\, and caregivers to support their loved one while they implement these tools to make it more likely the sufferer in their life to build motivation. The talk will also discuss how to stay motivated as a loved one experiences the inevitable ups and downs of OCD treatment. \nYou do not want to miss this presentation! OCD Awareness Week 2025 is dedicated to educating the public on what OCD truly is and this event will kick off awareness week. Feel free to invite anyone you feel would benefit from this presentation. You do not have to be in California to attend this free\, virtual event; it is for anyone\, anywhere. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the free\, virtual event this Saturday! Please email us with any questions you may have and if you are not on our mailing list\, please email us requesting the link for the October 11th event: info@ocdsocal.org! We will see you at 11am on October 11\, 2025!
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/dr-nathaniel-van-kirk-presents-igniting-willpower-separating-fact-from-fiction-in-motivation-a-free-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted,OCD Awareness Week,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD Southern California":MAILTO:info@ocdsocal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T153000
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CREATED:20250929T130948Z
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SUMMARY:OCD Texas Symposium & Mental Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join OCD Texas at the Norris Conference Center in San Antonio\, TX\, for the OCD Texas Symposium. We are excited to offer two tracks: for community members with OCD and a continuing education (CE) track for clinicians. \nCommunity Member Track\nWe invite individuals with OCD and their loved ones to join our Community Member Track: \n\n\n8:30-9am Registration and Check-in \n\n\n9-10:15am OCD 101: Myths vs Facts with Andrea Alvarez\, LPC-S and Katy Rothfelder\, LPC \n\n\n10:15-10:25am BREAK \n\n\n10:25-11:40am The Many Manifestations of OCD: A Lived Experience Panel with OCD Advocates Courtney Schmidt\, Damiana Hernandez\, and Brenna Helppie-Schmieder. Moderated by Saharah Shrout\, MA\, LPC-S. \n\n\n11:40-12:10pm BREAK \n\n\n12:10-1:25pm OCD and Family Accommodations: Helping Families Walk the Line Between Support and Treatment with Christen Sistrunk\, MA\, LPC-S and Sophie Tiller\, LMSW \n\n\n2pm Raffle Drawing and Event Wrap-Up \n\n\nClinician Track\nFor mental health professionals\, we are offering a Clinician Track that includes continuing education credits: \n\n\n8:30-9am Registration and Check-in \n\n\n9-10:15am OCD Uncovered: A Clinical Introduction to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Saharah Shrout\, MA\, LPC-S and Ally Sequeira\, PhD \n\n\n10:15-10:25am BREAK \n\n\n10:25-11:40am Unwanted and Unspoken: ACT for Treating Taboo OCD Themes by Melissa Fasteau\, PsyD and Christen Sistrunk\, MA\, LPC-S \n\n\n11:40-12:10pm BREAK \n\n\n12:10-1:25pm Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors by Andrea Alvarez\, MA\, LPC-S\, Ivy Ruths\, PhD\, Alyssa Hertz\, PsyD\, and Ally Sequeira\, PhD
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/ocd-texas-symposium-mental-health-fair/
LOCATION:Norris Conference Centers\, 618 Northwest Loop 410\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted,OCD Awareness Week,Professional Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD Texas":MAILTO:secretary@ocdtexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20251010T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20251010T223000
DTSTAMP:20260505T113449
CREATED:20251009T185946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T192822Z
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SUMMARY:Throw Your Heart into the Sea | Screening at Moviemento Linz\, Austria
DESCRIPTION:Eric Schirl and Christian Kogler examine OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) as a coping strategy and explore the human dilemma of uncertainty. In four chapters and in talks with people in various countries\, the documentary film shines a light on the human psyche and different means of achieving at least apparent security. We get insights into personal and collective strategies for risk aversion\, spiritual interpretations and possible solutions. In calm\, reflective images\, the film invites a deep contemplation of the interplay among the internal and external influences in our lives\, and heightens our awareness of them. (Ines Ingerle\, Crossing Europe Film Festival) \n  \n 
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/throw-your-heart-into-the-sea-screening-at-moviemento-linz-austria/
LOCATION:NV
CATEGORIES:OCD Awareness Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T170000
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CREATED:20251002T162948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T162948Z
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SUMMARY:Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Getting Help and Support for Recovery | OCD CT
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of International OCD Awareness Week\, Sacred Heart University’s Human Journey Colloquia 2025 Series presents “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Getting Help and Support for Recovery.” \nThis free and public event will feature a panel discussion on the symptoms\, diagnosis\, and treatment of OCD. The discussion will be led by Dr. Christina Taylor\, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Sacred Heart University and co-facilitator of the Fairfield County OCD Support Group\, along with members of the support group. \nThe panel will be held on Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025\, at 2:00 PM in the Loris Forum of the Martire Building at Sacred Heart University at 5401 Park Avenue\, Fairfield\, CT. \nPLEASE NOTE: This is an in-person event only and will not be recorded.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-getting-help-and-support-for-recovery-ocd-ct/
LOCATION:Loris Forum in the Martire Building\, 5401 Park Avenue\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted,OCD Awareness Week
ORGANIZER;CN="OCD Connecticut":MAILTO:ct.ocdf@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
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SUMMARY:Light It Up for OCD Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Each year during OCD Awareness Week\, buildings\, bridges\, and structures around the world light up teal for OCD Awareness Week. This lighting campaign helps to bring increased recognition to the realities of OCD and each shining monument serves as a beacon of hope to those impacted and their families and support systems. \nThe majority of lightings will take place on or around OCD Awareness Week\, October 12-18\, 2025. Visit https://iocdf.org/programs/ocdweek/ocdawlightings/ for a full list of lighting locations and dates.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/light-it-up-for-ocd-awareness-week/
LOCATION:NV
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted,IOCDF-hosted,OCD Awareness Week,Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="International OCD Foundation":MAILTO:info@iocdf.org
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