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Ask the Experts

You ask, they answer: OCD experts and IOCDF Advocates Liz McIngvale and Chris Trondsen join together to 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, as Liz and Chris have experienced their own journeys with OCD along their paths to becoming licensed clinicians in the field. Join us to learn more about OCD, treatment, and specific topics. Be sure to bring your questions!

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.

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!

Community Conversations: Special Guest Host: Tom Smalley

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.