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SUMMARY:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: An Online Introduction (November 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) was recently added to the Feeding and Eating Disorders section of DSM-5 to describe children\, adolescents\, and adults who do not eat enough food (by variety or volume)\, typically because of sensory sensitivity\, fear of aversive consequences (e.g.\, choking\, vomiting)\, and/or apparent lack of interest in eating or food. Although there is a robust literature on pediatric feeding disorders in very young children\, ARFID itself is so new that there is currently no evidence-based treatment for older children\, adolescents\, or adults. Thus\, our online course will fill an important gap for our colleagues who are already seeing such patients in clinical practice by providing specialized training in a new form of cognitive-behavioral therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR) that we have developed and refined at Massachusetts General Hospital for patients aged 10 through older adults. E\narly data from our preliminary efficacy studies indicate that\, on average\, patients who receive CBT-AR incorporate many novel foods into their regular diets\, gain significant weight (if underweight)\, and significantly reduce both ARFID symptom severity and food neophobia. Our 6-week course will cover the assessment of ARFID and determining patient appropriateness of CBT-AR\, as well as the implementation of all four stages of this flexible\, modular treatment. Material will be drawn from our recently published books\n(Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Children\, Adolescents\, and Adults\, Cambridge University Press\, 2019; and The Picky Eater’s Recovery Book: Overcoming Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder\, Cambridge University Press\, 2021)\, cases we have seen in our clinical practice\, and our ongoing research studies on the neurobiology and treatment of ARFID. \nCourse materials are available beginning on November 3\, 2025\, and all online coursework must be completed by December 29\, 2025. \nPricing\nRegistration Deadline: November 17\, 2025 \nPhysicians and Doctoral-level Professionals: $445.00\nOther Professionals: $345.00
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder-an-online-introduction-november-2025/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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SUMMARY:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder: An Introductory Online Course (December 2025)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive course is led by experts in research\, assessment\, and treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The course trains you to identify clinical features of BDD and accurately differentiate it from other conditions that present in similar ways. \nTopics include how to: \nAssess and enhance motivation for treatment\nDevelop a personalized cognitive behavioral model for patients with BDD\nApply cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based skills to treat BDD\nManage common pitfalls in treatment\, such as poor motivation and depression\nApply specific strategies for unique presentations of BDD\, such as cosmetic treatment seeking\nThe course includes video lectures and role-play videos that illustrate techniques. You also find self-assessments\, tons of resources\, and hundreds of slides with research and treatment data. The course also includes live call-in hours with course faculty and an interactive discussion board. \nCourse materials are available beginning on December 1\, 2025\, and all online coursework must be completed by January 5\, 2025. New course assignments are released each week\, and you can finish the preceding week’s materials at any time to unlock the next week’s materials. \nPricing\nRegistration Deadline: December 15\, 2025 \nPhysicians and Doctoral-level Professionals: $445.00\nOther Professionals: $345.00
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-body-dysmorphic-disorder-an-introductory-online-course-december-2025/2025-12-01/1/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202
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SUMMARY:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder: An Introductory Online Course (December 2025)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive course is led by experts in research\, assessment\, and treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The course trains you to identify clinical features of BDD and accurately differentiate it from other conditions that present in similar ways. \nTopics include how to: \nAssess and enhance motivation for treatment\nDevelop a personalized cognitive behavioral model for patients with BDD\nApply cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based skills to treat BDD\nManage common pitfalls in treatment\, such as poor motivation and depression\nApply specific strategies for unique presentations of BDD\, such as cosmetic treatment seeking\nThe course includes video lectures and role-play videos that illustrate techniques. You also find self-assessments\, tons of resources\, and hundreds of slides with research and treatment data. The course also includes live call-in hours with course faculty and an interactive discussion board. \nCourse materials are available beginning on December 1\, 2025\, and all online coursework must be completed by January 5\, 2025. New course assignments are released each week\, and you can finish the preceding week’s materials at any time to unlock the next week’s materials. \nPricing\nRegistration Deadline: December 15\, 2025 \nPhysicians and Doctoral-level Professionals: $445.00\nOther Professionals: $345.00
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-body-dysmorphic-disorder-an-introductory-online-course-december-2025/2025-12-01/2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T080000
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SUMMARY:OCD and....Eating Disorders & Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekend of lively discussion and learning as we delve into the treatment of OCD and Eating Disorders and OCD and Addiction.\n\n\n\nOCD Central and South Florida\, an official affiliate of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation will be hosting a weekend event December 5 – December 7\, 2025 at Vero Beach\, FL. \nThis event will be launching a series titled ‘OCD and….’ emphasizing the importance in nuanced treatment of disorders alongside OCD. This weekend will focus on OCD and treatment coinciding with Eating Disorders and OCD and Substance Use Disorders. We will be kicking off the weekend on Friday evening with an expert panel and individuals with lived experience answering questions and discussing key topics\, with panelists Kristina Kise\, M.D.\, Michael Sheffield\, Psy.D.\, Crystal Weideman\, and Katie Merricks\, Ph.D. for 1.5 CEs. \nSaturday will be a day of CE events\, with the morning consisting on a series titled: Compulsions\, Control and Complexity: Evidence-Based Care for Co-occurring OCD and Eating Disorders presented by Kristina Kise\, M.D.\, & Melanie Smith\, PhD\, LMHC\, CEDS-C. The afternoon series titled: Bridging the Gap: Evidence-Based Treatment for OCD and Co-occurring Substance Use in People Who Use Drugs or Gamble” presented by Patrick McGrath\, Ph.D.\, & Gwilym Roddick\, DSW\, LCSW will offer 6 CEs . \nFriday will incorporate a cocktail hour and meet and greet. The event will be hosted at the Costa d’Este hotel and include breakfast and lunch on Saturday. \nTo wrap up the weekend – on Sunday morning we will be kicking off our annual One Million Steps for OCD Walk at Riverside Park at Vero Beach. Feel free to join us with information below: \nhttps://support.iocdf.org/event/vero-beach-fl-ocd-walk/e687011?c_src=IOCDF-cal&_ga=2.184142502.100770364.1759290335-2090995792.1744554988
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/ocd-and-eating-disorders-substance-use-disorders/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T113000
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SUMMARY:Vero Beach OCD Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Vero Beach OCD Walk is a community engagement event that allows individuals to connect\, share stories\, create impact\, and show those struggling on their road to recovery that they are not alone. It’s a chance for us to raise funds and awareness of what it really means to have OCD.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/vero-beach-ocd-walk/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, 3200 Riverside Park Drive Vero Beach\, FL 32963
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted,One Million Steps for OCD Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="OCD Central &amp%3B South Florida":MAILTO:info@ocdcsfl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T080000
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SUMMARY:A New Year Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:We hope this email finds you well in this often busy season!\n\nWe are excited to invite you to a mid-year check-in event– a New Year Fireside Chat\, January 12\, 2026\, 12-1pm ET.\n\nTo join the OCD/Trauma/PTSD SIG visit https://iocdf.org/special-interest-groups/trauma-and-ptsd/\nPlease Register (to receive the Zoom Link) & Submit Questions here:\nhttps://forms.gle/o1gdz3JQhAzq9ezF7\n\nWe hope to see you there!! \nSIG Leadership
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/a-new-year-fireside-chat/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:IOCDF-hosted
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ORGANIZER;CN="International OCD Foundation":MAILTO:info@iocdf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251211T194500
DTSTAMP:20260426T155506
CREATED:20260223T153853Z
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SUMMARY:Shelter From the Perfect Storm: OCD and Connection With Others
DESCRIPTION:Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can feel like being trapped in a private\, perfect storm. It can profoundly impact many aspects of a person’s life\, including one’s ability to feel truly connected to others. In this free event\, Winnipeg OCD welcomes two experts to talk about this crucial but often-overlooked topic. Suitable for mental health care providers\, people with OCD\, and others affected by OCD. \nDr. Lindsay Woods\, Ph.D\, C. Psych\, will discuss experiences and realities of Indigenous clients and the implications for OCD\, from her perspective as a clinician with a mixed Indigenous/settler background. Zachary Moses\, a licensed clinical social worker in Massachusetts\, will provide insights into working with clients with OCD using Functional Analytic Psychotherapy\, a deeply interpersonal therapeutic modality. \nRegister for this free hybrid event at Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/487e8zz
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/shelter-from-the-perfect-storm-ocd-and-connection-with-others/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T130000
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CREATED:20251205T230239Z
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SUMMARY:Family and Loved One’s Online OCD Support Group!
DESCRIPTION:Join our support group Saturday\, December 13th from 11AM – 1 PM PST. Email: info@ocdsocal.org and request Saturday’s support group’s link! We meet virtually every second Saturday of the month. \nFor our December Family & Loved Ones OCD Support Group\, we are happy to welcome Lauren Rosen\, LMFT\, the author of the upcoming “The Mental Compulsions Workbook for OCD.” Additionally\, we will be joined by USC Psychiatrist and researcher\, Adam Frank\, Ph.D.\, MD. \nTitled “An OCD Master Class: Family & Loved Ones’ Edition\,” Lauren Rosen\, LMFT\, and Adam Frank\, PhD\, MD\, will discuss key OCD topics that include: what to do if your loved one has stubborn or difficult to treat OCD\, how your loved one can get better if their OCD is predominantly mental\, expectations on improvement during different stages of OCD treatment\, how to find scientific-based resources for OCD\, how one gets better from OCD\, and what should family members and loved ones do or don’t do to make your loved one’s recovery more likely. Additional topics include a discussion on frontline medications for OCD treatment\, what to expect regarding side effects and improvements\, and a discussion on additional interventions that include TMS\, ketamine\, deep brain stimulation\, and psychedelics. \nWe will kick off the group with a master class so you have a solid understanding of every element of OCD recovery and treatment. We will then dedicate the second half to answering your specific questions that remain after the open discussion\, either on what was discussed earlier or your personal situation. \nYou can join and engage\, or simply watch\, the level of involvement is completely up to you. Additionally\, for privacy for you and your family\, we do not record the support group so please enjoy the group live to experience this event. Anyone from anywhere can join. This group is for family members\, loved ones\, and spouses of people with OCD. People with OCD and related disorders\, as well as clinicians and other interested parties are also welcomed! \nWe will see you Saturday\, December 13th\, from 11am to 1pm PST! Make sure to email info@ocdsocal.org to receive the Zoom link and visit www.ocdsocal.org for more information!
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/family-and-loved-ones-online-ocd-support-group-2/
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/New_York:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T155506
CREATED:20251204T173243Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthen Your OCD Practice: Ethics\, AI\, and Options for Care
DESCRIPTION:The field of OCD treatment is evolving\, and clinicians today face both urgent ethical questions and the reality that ERP alone isn’t always enough. This full-day virtual summit will prepare you to navigate complex issues\, such as: \n\nhow racial and cultural identity — including immigrant experiences — shape care\,\nthe ethical implications of AI in clinical practice\, and\,\nhow to respond when clients present with intrusive thoughts of suicide and self-harm.\n\nYou’ll also explore evidence-based second-line and adjunct therapies beyond ERP that can strengthen treatment outcomes. Join leading experts for timely discussions and practical strategies you can apply directly to your practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• Stay current with the ethical challenges shaping OCD treatment today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• Gain practical strategies to strengthen treatment planning and improve outcomes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• Expand your therapeutic options beyond ERP with proven evidence-based second-line & adjunct approaches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• Apply insights directly to your practice for more comprehensive\, responsive care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• Earn CE credits\, including Ethics CE Units and up to 6 hours of live continuing education (CE) credits! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nhttps://events.iocdf.org/event/55b25dce-d903-413d-be99-6dada3c9cc0f/summary?RefId=slider&_ga=2.202391953.1881426485.1764595150-1074532366.1763561046
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/strengthen-your-ocd-practice-ethics-ai-and-options-for-care/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="International OCD Foundation":MAILTO:info@iocdf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T155506
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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/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North Carolina":MAILTO:bobmilan23@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260426T155506
CREATED:20251219T145815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T145815Z
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SUMMARY:Rise Beyond OCD: Answers\, Insight\, and Inspiration to Move Forward
DESCRIPTION:OCD Southern California board members and OCD advocates Chris Trondsen\, LMFT\, and his mom\, Liz Trondsen\, will join Shannon Shy this Sunday\, December 21st\, at 9am PST / 12 noon ET\, as the next guests in his series ’90 Minutes with the Icons of the OCD Recovery Community.’ \nChris and Liz’s talk is titled ‘Rise Beyond OCD: Answers\, Insight and Inspiration to Move Forward’ and they will map out Chris’ recovery journey from OCD! Chris had a severe case of OCD\, leaving him house-bound\, hospitalized\, and unable to function. Chris is now a licensed therapist treating the disorder\, an advocate for OCD through the IOCDF\, and hosts the Foundation’s weekly “Ask the Experts” livestreams. Additionally\, Chris and Liz now run the largest support group for family members and loved ones in the country. To join the free\, virtual event this Sunday\, please email: info@ocdsocal.org for the Zoom link! \nOnce a month\, Shannon Shy\, the 2010 Keynote speaker for the IOCDF annual conference brings on leading experts\, as well as people from the OCD community\, to share their stories\, provide hope and answer questions. This Sunday\, December 21\, Chris and Liz Trondsen will be his guests. \nHere’s some information on this Sunday’s free\, virtual presentation: \n90 Minutes with the Icons of the OCD Recovery Community – “Rise Beyond OCD: Answers\, Insight\, & Inspiration to Move Forward” featuring Chris Trondsen\, LMFT\, and Liz Trondsen. \nSunday\, December 21\, 2025\, 9 AM PST (12 PM EST)\, for 90 minutes. Free. Virtual on Zoom. \nChris Trondsen and his mother Liz stepped into the international spotlight of OCD recovery when they jointly gave the keynote address at the 2011 International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) conference. \nChris suffered severely for many years with OCD (he also suffered with Body Dysmorphic Disorder\, anxiety\, depression and panic attacks) and eventually found treatment and his path to recovery aided by the loving support of Liz and the family. \nChris is now a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) treating OCD and related disorders at The Gateway Institute in Southern California\, sits on the Board of Directors for the IOCDF and OCD SoCal\, and has become one of the most well-known voices of OCD recovery. \nLiz also sits on the OCD SoCal Board of Directors and facilitates the OCD Support Group for Families and Loved Ones. \nWe hope you join Shannon\, Chris\, and Liz for 90 minutes to listen to a talk of hope\, recovery tips\, and tangible action items to support your recovery journey! \nTheir presentation if followed by a Q&A session. To join the event\, please email: info@ocdsocal.org and request the Zoom link!
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/rise-beyond-ocd-answers-insight-and-inspiration-to-move-forward/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD Southern California":MAILTO:info@ocdsocal.org
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