Faith and OCD Roundtable
Are you seeking to navigate OCD while remaining connected to your faith community? Have you ever felt like you had to choose between your religious space and clinical mental health treatment? Have you ever struggled with whether to turn to a faith leader or mental health practitioner? IOCDF Lead Advocate Katie O’Dunne moderates this roundtable discussion to bridge the gap between faith and OCD. An interfaith chaplain with OCD, Katie brings lived experience to engage faith leaders, clinicians, and individuals with OCD from various faith traditions. Join Katie for a variety of topics focused on leaning into uncertainty while embracing the value of faith. All are welcome!
Ask the Experts
Host Chris Trondsen and Liz McIngvale team up to answer your questions, share clinical insight, education and personal experiences around OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. This stream is intended for all audiences and provides both clinical and personal perspectives, as Liz and Chris have experienced their own journeys with OCD along their paths to becoming licensed clinicians in the field.
Faith and OCD Conference
The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is excited to present the fourth annual Faith and OCD Conference taking place virtually on Thursday, April 18, 2024! This unique event began out of the recognition that many people living with OCD initially seek assistance from a faith leader prior to a mental health provider. The conference was specifically... Read more »
Speakers Series – San Diego
Mira Mesa Library 8405 New Salem Street, San Diego, CA, United StatesThis free, in-person event will feature presentations by local OCD specialist treatment providers. They will facilitate panels and presentations on OCD and related disorders and host a question-and-answer segment. This will also be an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with others in the local OCD community. This event is being held in a public... Read more »
Speakers Series – Los Angeles
Embark Behavioral Health 21051 Warner Center Lane ## 140, Woodland Hills, CA, United StatesThis low-cost, in-person event will feature presentations by local OCD specialist treatment providers. They will facilitate panels and presentations on OCD and related disorders and host a question-and-answer segment. This will also be an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with others in the local OCD community. Registration is $15 per individual. The low-cost sign-up... Read more »
Lunch and Learn
Clinicians and IOCDF Advocates Chris Trondsen, MS, AMFT, and Liz McIngvale, PhD, share professional clinical insights and education around OCD, anxiety, and related disorders in this lunchtime stream for all audiences. Liz and Chris will cover a variety of mental health topics and share personal insights gained from their own journeys with OCD and related disorders. Often, professionals with specific clinical background and knowledge on a topic will join the conversation. Tune in to learn more about specific topics and treatment!
OCD Symposium 2024
Hosted by OCD Texas & AMA Behavioral Therapy, this symposium is open to all who would like to learn more about OCD, including individuals affected by OCD and their loved ones. We are currently seeking feedback from mental health professionals about attending who are interested in receiving continuing education credits. Please contact education@ocdtexas.org to cast... Read more »
Community Conversations
IOCDF National Advocate Ethan Smith leans on his own lived experiences navigating OCD to create a candid space for anyone (from anywhere) to discuss the OCD and related disorders issues most important to them. You choose the topics, you ask the questions—live, in real time! Whether you just want to listen in, support others in the chat, ask questions, or talk about current events and how they’re impacting your life, you’re the community, and this is your conversation. Together, we can educate, reduce stigma, and most importantly, provide hope.
Online Hoarding Disorder Conference
The Online Hoarding Disorder Conference offers an opportunity for professionals — from therapists and social workers to firefighters and other public safety officials — to learn how to work effectively and compassionately with individuals with hoarding disorder (HD). Professionals will hear from leading researchers and experts in the field and will walk away with a... Read more »
Pharmacological Treatments of OCD
Join OCD Colorado for a special talk on Pharmacological Treatments of OCD. Presented by Adam Burstein, DO, this talk will cover: - FDA-approved pharmacological treatment for OCD - Off-label medication for the treatment of OCD - Other non-pharmacologic treatment of OCD - Future considerations for treatment of OCD
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