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SUMMARY:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for OCD in Children and Adolescents (MGH Online Course - January 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: January 19\, 2026 \nThis interactive course offers an overview of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is led by CBT experts Aude Henin\, PhD\, and Dina Hirshfeld-Becker\, PhD. \nThe course reviews diagnostic criteria for OCD\, the impact of common comorbidities\, the differentiation of OCD from other psychiatric disorders of childhood\, strategies to combat treatment non-adherence\, and much more. The course also focuses on evidence-based CBT interventions such as psychoeducation\, cognitive strategies\, and exposure and response prevention (E/RP).
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-ocd-in-children-and-adolescents-mgh-online-course-january-2026/
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T110000
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SUMMARY:Incorporating Exercise\, Sleep\, Diet\, Mindfulness\, Spirituality & Other Stress Relieving Measures for OCD Recovery!
DESCRIPTION:As the new year begins\, everyone is putting together their 2026 New Year’s resolutions with the goal of improving their lives. We want to help you make changes in the new year that will support your OCD journey\, by finding ways to deal with the stress\, anxiety\, and depression that comes with having the disorder. \nAt this January event\, held on Saturday\, January 10th\, from 11am to 2pm PST (note the extra hour added for Q&A!)\, we are bringing together five experts who will focus on ways one can improve their lifestyle to support mental wellness. Email info@ocdsocal.org and request the free\, Zoom link! \nThe event is open to people with OCD\, along with their loved ones\, family\, members\, and spouses—or anyone else interested. The person with OCD can find tangible ways to improve their lifestyle and support their OCD treatment. As loved ones\, this valuable information will give you ways to support a loved one with OCD in making these life improvements. \nThis event is titled\, “Improving Lifestyle Factors to Aid in OCD Recovery: Incorporating Exercise\, Sleep\, Diet\, Mindfulness\, Spirituality & Other Stress Relieving Measures for Recovery!” It will be held during our normal monthly Family & Loved One’s Support Group slot (every second Saturday of the month) and the information shared is important for both the person with OCD and those who support them. \nJanuary 10th’s presentation will focus on how to reduce stress and improve mental health through improving sleep\, finding a beneficial diet\, utilizing exercise and movement for stress reduction\, incorporating mindfulness and yoga to aid with being grounded\, and how to find ways to add faith or spirituality into your life for additional support. Other lifestyle factors will be discussed including the impact of alcohol and drugs\, creating a social circle\, the importance of daily structure\, why being in nature is important\, how humor improves mood\, and more! \nIf you are new to this presentation\, we hope this information will be valuable in supporting your OCD treatment\, and if you have seen our previous presentations\, join us again. We have added an additional speaker\, and all of the presenters have updated their slides with current information on their topic. \nThe presenters are Chris Trondsen\, LMFT\, a licensed therapist who lives with two sleep disorders and has additional training in sleep disorders and sleep improvement. Liz Trondsen\, RD\, is a registered dietitian who focuses on the correlation between the mind and gut connection and diet’s role in OCD and anxiety. Krista Reed\, LSCSW\, is a licensed therapist with a focus on how mindfulness improves mental health and is a certified child’s yoga instructor. She will speak on how to incorporate meditation\, mindfulness\, and yoga in one’s life and their benefits. Tom Smalley\, MS\, CMPC\, CSCS\, is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant\, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist\, and has won 3 gold medals in weightlifting. Lastly\, Rev. Katie O’Dunne is an ordained minister. She is an interfaith chaplain who will focus on how to incorporate spirituality and the faith of one’s choosing as additional support and comfort. \nThese five will present on the above topics to give the person with OCD a set of tools to support their OCD journey by improving their overall health and wellness. We will finish with a Q&A. \nRead more about the presenters on our website www.ocdsocal.org\, and we will see you Saturday\, January 10\, from 11 to 2pm PST\, for the 3-hour event! Email info@ocdsocal.org and ask for the free\, Zoom link!
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/incorporating-exercise-sleep-diet-mindfulness-spirituality-other-stress-relieving-measures-for-ocd-recovery/
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD Southern California":MAILTO:info@ocdsocal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T120000
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SUMMARY:A New Year Fireside Chat\, January 12\, 2026\, 12-1pm ET
DESCRIPTION:A New Year Fireside Chat\, January 12\, 2026\, 12-1pm ET. \n\nTo register and receive the zoom link\, please fill out the interest form to sign up for the Trauma & PTSD in OCD Special Interest Group and receive meeting information.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/a-new-year-fireside-chat-january-12-2026-12-1pm-et/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="International OCD Foundation":MAILTO:info@iocdf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T170000
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SUMMARY:Dream of Courage
DESCRIPTION:Dream of Courage is a jam-packed\, fun\, growth-oriented program consisting of dozens of opportunities for youth to strengthen their confidence\, flexibility\, and motivation to face social and emotional challenges.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/dream-of-courage/
CATEGORIES:Youth Programming
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SUMMARY:Dream of Courage
DESCRIPTION:I’m excited to share details about our upcoming single-day winter program\, Dream of Courage\, on January 19th in Teaneck\, NJ. This half-day bravery boot camp is designed for youth ages 7–13. While it is not therapy\, the program is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy principles and focuses on helping children approach challenges\, set self-determined goals\, and build motivation and confidence through warm\, growth-oriented\, and engaging activities.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/dream-of-courage-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="International OCD Foundation":MAILTO:info@iocdf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T200000
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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/2026-01-20/
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North Carolina":MAILTO:bobmilan23@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
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SUMMARY:Online OCD Camp for Kids & Teens
DESCRIPTION:The Online OCD Camp is a weekend full of interactive sessions\, educational activities\, and FUN for youth aged 6-17 who have OCD or a sibling with OCD. \nIn addition to programming for elementary\, middle\, and high schoolers\, OCD Camp also offers support for caregivers and families\, including strategies and education about caring for a child with OCD and socialization with families with similar experiences.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/online-ocd-camp-for-kids-teens/
CATEGORIES:IOCDF-hosted,Youth Programming
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