This Special Interest Group is for individuals with a chronic illness/disability and OCD who are looking to find community and support, as well as those who are interested in creating resources and working to increase awareness around these comorbid conditions. Additionally, the SIG is open to professionals who are looking to gain a better understanding of successful treatment practices for those with chronic illness/disability and OCD.
The SIG meets twice a month - the first meeting of the month will be focused on advocacy and creating resources, while the second meeting of the month will be centered around community support and common experiences.
SIG Leadership:
- Jessie Birnbaum, LCSW, IOCDF Advocate
- Sandy Robinson, MA, MLIS, DEIAC Member, Accessibility/Disability Taskforce Co-Chair
- Mary Walters, LMHC
- Jake Winchester, LPC
Accomplishments:
- Raising awareness about the intersection of OCD and chronic illness/disability through livestream roundtable discussions, conference panels, blog posts and videos on OCD, chronic illness, and disability
- Ongoing monthly meetings for 2+ years
Initiatives:
- In-person meet-up at the Annual IOCDF conference
- Guide for clinicians who lack experience treating individuals with chronic illness/disability and OCD
- Research on the intersection between OCD and chronic illness/disability
Want to Join the SIG?
This group is open to new members. We welcome you to join us! Please fill out the interest form—https://forms.gle/8Ps9YsvbwTBAxiCk6 —to receive meeting information, and email disability.ocd.sig@gmail.com if you have any additional questions or would like more information on ways to get involved.