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SUMMARY:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (MGH Online Course)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis online course helps you understand and identify clinical features of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It is led by renowned OCD expert and Harvard Medical School Professor Sabine Wilhelm\, PhD. This course focuses on how to use effective assessment and treatment strategies for OCD in your practice.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-mgh-online-course/
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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SUMMARY:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (MGH Online Course - June 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: June 15\, 2026 \nAvoidant/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.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder-mgh-online-course-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T110000
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SUMMARY:Moms with OCD Coffee Talk
DESCRIPTION:Coffee Talk for Moms with OCD is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by the Moms with OCD Special Interest Group. Designed as a relaxed and welcoming space\, this event gives mothers living with OCD the opportunity to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of parenting while managing OCD. There is no agenda\, advice-giving\, or pressure—just meaningful conversation\, shared experiences\, and community. Coffee Talk meets on the second Saturday of each month at 8:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM EST.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/moms-with-ocd-coffee-talk/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T110000
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SUMMARY:Family and Loved One’s Online OCD Support Group! Free!
DESCRIPTION:Chris Trondsen\, LMFT\, a clinician with OCD\, and his mom\, Liz Trondsen\, are excited to remind you about our June virtual\, free\, 2-hour Family and Loved Ones OCD Support Group. To join\, simply email info@ocdsocal.org and ask for the Zoom link. \nThe support group is held every second Saturday of the month. Our next group is this Saturday\, June 13th\, from 11am to 1pm PT! \nPlease read the information for June 13th Family & Loved Ones’ OCD Support Group: \nAre you finding it difficult to maintain a loving relationship with the person in your life with OCD while at the same time creating boundaries so as not to give in to the disorder? As a supporter of a loved one with OCD\, one of the most difficult challenges is balancing having a close relationship with them while at the same time reducing accommodations\, reassurance giving\, and enabling of OCD. This topic is the main focus of our 2-hour support group for family members and loved ones this upcoming Saturday\, June 13th\, from 11am to 1pm PDT. \nWhether you are a parent of a young child\, a teenager\, a young adult\, or a full-grown adult\, this talk is for you. \nAre you a spouse or in a relationship with someone who has OCD\, or a sibling or loved one? This talk also has you covered! You\, too\, are trying to maintain a tight-knit relationship with someone you care for deeply but are also finding that you receive pushback when you refuse to drop your boundaries to give in to your loved one’s anxious demands. \nWe are joined by two special guest speakers\, expert clinicians Jennifer O’Connor\, Ph.D.\, and Elena Fasan\, MSW\, LCSW\, who will focus the discussion on the delicate balance of supporting your loved one without enabling or interfering with their treatment. \nHere is more information on the presentation\, including the title and description: \nSupportive Parenting in OCD: How to Stand Up to OCD While Holding onto Your Relationship with Your Loved One \nParents are the most powerful resource for their child with OCD during their recovery process\, but it can be very difficult to stand up to OCD’s demands while still holding onto a strong relationship with your loved one. The presenters will explore common reasons why parents and other caregivers struggle to reduce accommodations and support at-home exposures\, even when the importance of these steps is well understood. \nA clear formula for supportive parenting will be offered\, along with an opportunity to practice supportive communication through role playing. Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of how to reduce OCD’s presence in their children’s lives\, no matter their age or if they do or don’t live at home and boost their confidence in their ability to cope with distress—all while maintaining a strong emotional connection with them. Additionally\, there will be a discussion on how to be a supportive spouse\, sibling\, or family member to someone with OCD\, and the unique challenges that come with these roles. \nTo learn more about the special guest presenters for our June support group\, see their bios on our website: https://ocdsocal.org! \nWe look forward to seeing you this Saturday! To join\, simply email info@ocdsocal.org and ask for the Zoom link.\, as well as people with OCD—or anyone else interested.
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/family-and-loved-ones-online-ocd-support-group-free-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:20260615T133000
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SUMMARY:Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts Circle
DESCRIPTION: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?”\nYou 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 an 8-week group program created in collaboration with Serenity Birth Studio. Inspired by the work\, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleinman\, this group offers a safe\, supportive\, and confidential space for new parents experiencing distressing or unwanted thoughts after having a baby. \nTogether\, we’ll help you:\nUnderstand scary thoughts and learn how to see them for what they are (just thoughts)\nReduce guilt and shame many new moms experience (90% of new parents experience intrusive thoughts!)\nConnect with other parents in a supportive\, judgement-free space\nBuild skills to respond to intrusive thoughts with more confidence\nLeave with a personalized plan to continue moving forward
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/good-moms-have-scary-thoughts-postpartum-intrusive-thoughts-circle/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:4 Alliance Blvd Unit 10\, Barrie\, ON.\, 4 Alliance Blvd\, Barrie\, ON\, L4N 5K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North":MAILTO:mlittle@ocdnorth.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T210000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ SIG Virtual Hangout!
DESCRIPTION:Happy Pride Month! The International OCD Foundation’s LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group (SIG) is hosting a free\, virtual hangout for the queer community (allies welcomed)! This event will be hosted by the LGBTQIA+ SIG’s leadership team and feature a relaxed\, safe\, and fun environment. This 2-hour event is an opportunity to hang out with other members of both the OCD and queer communities for a night of fun\, games\, and entertainment. The event is being held on Monday\, June 15\, 2026\, from 7 – 9pm ET (4-6pm PT). \nThe 2 hours will offer a chance to mingle\, play games\, engage in fun\, and win prizes! We will do trivia\, go on a virtual scavenger hunt\, play other games\, and have a chance to hang out with other people in the queer community! You do not have to be a SIG member to join\, and this can be your first queer event. Allies and those without OCD can join the fun too! \nSimply fill out this interest form: https://www.tfaforms.com/5195294\, or visit the LGBTQIA+ SIG official website to click the link there: https://iocdf.org/special-interest-groups/lgbtq/. Those who fill out this form will receive the link\, and we look forward to hanging out with you on Monday\, June 15\, 2026\, from 7 – 9pm ET (4-6pm PT). See you there!
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/lgbtqia-sig-virtual-hangout-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T150000
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SUMMARY:Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts Circle
DESCRIPTION: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?”\nYou 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 an 8-week group program created in collaboration with Serenity Birth Studio. Inspired by the work\, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleinman\, this group offers a safe\, supportive\, and confidential space for new parents experiencing distressing or unwanted thoughts after having a baby. \nTogether\, we’ll help you:\nUnderstand scary thoughts and learn how to see them for what they are (just thoughts)\nReduce guilt and shame many new moms experience (90% of new parents experience intrusive thoughts!)\nConnect with other parents in a supportive\, judgement-free space\nBuild skills to respond to intrusive thoughts with more confidence\nLeave with a personalized plan to continue moving forward
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/good-moms-have-scary-thoughts-postpartum-intrusive-thoughts-circle/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:4 Alliance Blvd Unit 10\, Barrie\, ON.\, 4 Alliance Blvd\, Barrie\, ON\, L4N 5K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North":MAILTO:mlittle@ocdnorth.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T150000
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CREATED:20260318T170536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T170536Z
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SUMMARY:Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts Circle
DESCRIPTION: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?”\nYou 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 an 8-week group program created in collaboration with Serenity Birth Studio. Inspired by the work\, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleinman\, this group offers a safe\, supportive\, and confidential space for new parents experiencing distressing or unwanted thoughts after having a baby. \nTogether\, we’ll help you:\nUnderstand scary thoughts and learn how to see them for what they are (just thoughts)\nReduce guilt and shame many new moms experience (90% of new parents experience intrusive thoughts!)\nConnect with other parents in a supportive\, judgement-free space\nBuild skills to respond to intrusive thoughts with more confidence\nLeave with a personalized plan to continue moving forward
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/good-moms-have-scary-thoughts-postpartum-intrusive-thoughts-circle/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:4 Alliance Blvd Unit 10\, Barrie\, ON.\, 4 Alliance Blvd\, Barrie\, ON\, L4N 5K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affiliate-hosted
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCD North":MAILTO:mlittle@ocdnorth.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T190000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ SIG Community Discussion Group!
DESCRIPTION:Happy Pride Month! The International OCD Foundation’s LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group (SIG) is hosting a free\, virtual hangout for the queer community (allies welcomed)! This event will be hosted by the LGBTQIA+ SIG’s leadership team and feature a relaxed\, safe\, and fun environment. This 2-hour event is an opportunity to hang out with other members of both the OCD and queer communities for a night of fun\, games\, and entertainment. The event is being held on Monday\, June 15\, 2026\, from 7 – 9pm ET (4-6pm PT). \nThe 2 hours will offer a chance to mingle\, play games\, engage in fun\, and win prizes! We will do trivia\, go on a virtual scavenger hunt\, play other games\, and have a chance to hang out with other people in the queer community! You do not have to be a SIG member to join\, and this can be your first queer event. Allies and those without OCD can join the fun too! \nSimply fill out this interest form: https://www.tfaforms.com/5195294\, or visit the LGBTQIA+ SIG official website to click the link there: https://iocdf.org/special-interest-groups/lgbtq/. Those who fill out this form will receive the link\, and we look forward to hanging out with you on Monday\, June 15\, 2026\, from 7 – 9pm ET (4-6pm PT). See you there!
URL:https://iocdf.org/event/lgbtqia-sig-community-discussion-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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