Events
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2 events,Registration Deadline: September 21, 2026 This 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. The course reviews diagnostic criteria for OCD, the impact of common comorbidities, the differentiation of OCD from other... Read more »
$475
The Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) is an in-depth intensive training course in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for mental health professionals who are treating individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders. The BTTI was developed to help address the shortage of therapists properly trained in using CBT to treat OCD around the world.... Read more » |
2 events,
If you've ever had thoughts like: "What if I drop the baby?" What if I hurt my baby by accident?" "What kind of mom thinks like this?" You are not alone. You are not dangerous. You are not a bad mom. Join Merrisa Little, MSW, RSW, a new mom and founder of OCD North, for... Read more »
$25 – $200
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2 events,
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Ethan Smith draws on his own lived experiences with OCD to create an open, honest, and welcoming space where anyone, from anywhere, can connect around the topics that matter most in living with OCD and related disorders. Join the IOCDF's Community Conversations, sponsored by Stick with the Ick, for conversation, connection, and support as we... Read more » |
2 events,
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You ask, they answer: OCD expert Chris Trondsen, LMFT, answers your questions and shares clinical insights and education around OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. This stream is intended for all audiences and provides both clinical and personal perspectives. Join us to learn more about OCD, treatment, and specific topics. Be sure to bring your questions!... Read more »
Free
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3 events,
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Whether you're living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement!
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Chris Trondsen, LMFT, a clinician with OCD, and his mom, Liz, are excited to remind you about our October virtual, free Family and Loved Ones OCD Support Group. To join this free, virtual event, simply email info@ocdsocal.org to be on the mailing list and receive the Zoom link! The support group is held the second... Read more »
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6 events,
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Whether you're living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement!
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Whether you're living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement!
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Whether you're living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement!
Free
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4 events,OCD is the fourth most common mental illness. Patients often report high functional impairment and poor quality of life. OCD can be a challenge to properly diagnose. Other conditions present in similar ways, such as impulse control disorders. In order to help patients find wellness, it is essential to accurately differentiate OCD. This online course... Read more »
$475
Registration Deadline: October 19, 2026 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... Read more »
$475
If you've ever had thoughts like: "What if I drop the baby?" What if I hurt my baby by accident?" "What kind of mom thinks like this?" You are not alone. You are not dangerous. You are not a bad mom. Join Merrisa Little, MSW, RSW, a new mom and founder of OCD North, for... Read more »
$25 – $200
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4 events,
In honor of OCD Awareness Week (October 11–17, 2026), the Rhode Island State House dome will be illuminated teal from October 6–10, 2026 as part of the International OCD Foundation’s Light It Up for OCD Awareness Week campaign. Teal is the official color of OCD awareness. By lighting up one of Rhode Island’s most recognizable... Read more »
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Join OCD Rhode Island and Butler Behavioral Health for a free screening of An Unquiet Mind, a documentary exploring the lived experience of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Following the screening, join a panel of OCD experts for a discussion of the film and audience Q&A. The event is free and open to adults ages 18 and older. Presented by... Read more »
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Katie O'Dunne and special guest Lizzy Blair draw on their own lived experiences with OCD to create an open, honest, and welcoming space where anyone, from anywhere, can connect around the topics that matter most in living with OCD and related disorders. Join the IOCDF's Community Conversations, sponsored by Stick with the Ick, for conversation,... Read more »
Free
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4 events,
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You ask, they answer: OCD experts Dr. Liz McIngvale and Chris Trondsen, LMFT, LPCC, answer your questions and share clinical insights and education around OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. This stream is intended for all audiences and provides both clinical and personal perspectives. Join us to learn more about OCD, treatment, and specific topics. Be... Read more »
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What: Ballet Flats for Dinner, a comedic solo show on life with OCD When: Wednesday 10/7 at 730 pm Where: The Lyric Hyperion, 2106 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Why: Finding humor in mental illness reduces stigma and lets people know they're not alone About the show: Using a mix of stand-up and storytelling,... Read more »
$28.92
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10 events,
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Join Us for the 2026 OCD Texas Symposium and Mental Health Fair! We are thrilled to announce the upcoming OCD Texas Symposium and Mental Health Fair! This event promises a day filled with valuable education and connection. There are 4.5 CEs available for licensed clinicians!
$10.00
Join us for a welcoming, low-pressure space for anyone affected by OCD to connect. Sharing is optional, cameras are optional and the sessions are facilitated through an OCD-informed, lived-experience perspective by your hosts Kimberley Quinlan, Martin Ingle and Leigh Sheppard.
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Whether you're living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement! |
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6 events,
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This event is to mark OCD Awareness Week 2026. The focus will be current efforts to characterise and bridge the treatment gap for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in Aotearoa and Australia. We invite anyone with an interest in OCD – individuals, families, health professionals, researchers, and politicians – to attend this free webinar.
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Whether you’re living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement!
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Whether you're living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement! |
3 events,
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Join OCD WA for a Community Event Day focused on understanding OCD, reducing stigma, and building a sense of belonging for people with OCD and related disorders, their families and supporters. Workshops A 90-minute interactive psychoeducation workshop is available at 2pm or 6pm Walk-In Before and after each workshop, you’re welcome to drop in, say... Read more »
If you've ever had thoughts like: "What if I drop the baby?" What if I hurt my baby by accident?" "What kind of mom thinks like this?" You are not alone. You are not dangerous. You are not a bad mom. Join Merrisa Little, MSW, RSW, a new mom and founder of OCD North, for... Read more »
$25 – $200
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6 events,
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Join the Rhode Island Maternal Psychiatry Resource Network (RI MomsPRN) for a free virtual Lunch & Learn for providers focused on perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This training will be led by Maggie Allen, Ph.D., Clinical Director of Women’s Behavioral Health at Women & Infants Hospital and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and... Read more »
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In this special Spanish-language livestream, IOCDF advocate and TOC Zaragoza board member Yann Lana will share experiences and raise awareness about OCD. You'll discover that you're not alone and that there's hope for recovery. Yann Lana, defensor de la IOCDF y miembro directivo de TOC Zaragoza, intercambiará experiencias y visibilizará el TOC. Podrás comprobar que... Read more »
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Please join NECOA clinical director Jason Krompinger, PhD and staff clinician Kristen Perrelli, LICSW for an ‘ask me anything’ style conversation on October 13, 2026 at 2pm EST. Jason and Kristen come with combined decades of experience working with OCD at all levels of care, and are eager to answer any and all questions related... Read more »
Free
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3 events,
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You ask, they answer: OCD experts Dr. Liz McIngvale and Chris Trondsen, LMFT, LPCC, answer your questions and share clinical insights and education around OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. This stream is intended for all audiences and provides both clinical and personal perspectives. Join us to learn more about OCD, treatment, and specific topics. Be... Read more »
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Intrusive thoughts can be weird, uncomfortable, or even downright disturbing, yet having them is a normal part of the human experience. This interactive session will explore why these thoughts can feel so meaningful, challenge the stigma that can surround them, and offer strategies for noticing thoughts without getting caught up in what they might mean.
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3 events,
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Explore how mindfulness, breathing, and yoga can support OCD treatment by helping us notice thoughts and feelings without immediately reacting to them. We’ll connect these practices to ERP, acceptance, and learning to sit with uncertainty.
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Our monthly show for parents and families will cover mediation and OCD. Join us live on the IOCDF's Facebook and YouTube channels with your questions and concerns, which will be answered by two well-known doctors and OCD therapists. This October episode is hosted by Chris Baier, producer of UNSTUCK: an OCD kids movie. |
10 events,
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Whether you’re living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement!
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Whether you're living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement!
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Whether you're living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement! |
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4 events,
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The Perth 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. Schedule: 9AM Check-in and t-shirt... Read more »
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The first OCD Walk in Zaragoza took place in 2021, serving as a precursor to the TOC Zaragoza Association joining the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) as a Global Partner. We look forward to continuing to provide a space for connection, support, and education for everyone affected by OCD in Zaragoza and beyond. The goal of... Read more »
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Whether you’re living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement! |
2 events,
If you've ever had thoughts like: "What if I drop the baby?" What if I hurt my baby by accident?" "What kind of mom thinks like this?" You are not alone. You are not dangerous. You are not a bad mom. Join Merrisa Little, MSW, RSW, a new mom and founder of OCD North, for... Read more »
$25 – $200
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2 events,
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You ask, they answer: OCD experts Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT, and Chris Trondsen, LMFT, LPCC, answer your questions and share clinical insights and education around OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. This stream is intended for all audiences and provides both clinical and personal perspectives. Join us to learn more about OCD, treatment, and specific topics. Be... Read more »
Free
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6 events,
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Whether you’re living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement!
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Whether you’re living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement!
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Whether you’re living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement! |
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Whether you’re living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement!(opens in new tab)
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Whether you’re living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply want to help create a more understanding world, the OCD Walk is your chance to amplify a powerful message: recovery from OCD is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this road alone. Sign up today to join the movement! |
2 events,
If you've ever had thoughts like: "What if I drop the baby?" What if I hurt my baby by accident?" "What kind of mom thinks like this?" You are not alone. You are not dangerous. You are not a bad mom. Join Merrisa Little, MSW, RSW, a new mom and founder of OCD North, for... Read more »
$25 – $200
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2 events,
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You ask, they answer: OCD expert Chris Trondsen, LMFT, LPCC, answers your questions and shares clinical insights and education around OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. This stream is intended for all audiences and provides both clinical and personal perspectives. Join us to learn more about OCD, treatment, and specific topics. Be sure to bring your... Read more »
Free
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October 29, 2026 | Virtual For individuals and families, faith leaders, and professionals. This unique event began out of the recognition that many people living with OCD initially seek assistance from a faith leader before a mental health provider. The conference was specifically created to address the needs of a diverse community — spanning all... Read more » |
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