OCD Treatment Lunch & Learn Series

The OCD Treatment Lunch & Learn Series is a great way for clinicians to build awareness of OCD diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. These monthly virtual lectures will give you practical tools to integrate in your practice and earn you a quick CE credit, all while eating your lunch (or breakfast, if you’re joining us from the west coast!).

When: First Thursday of each month, 12-1pm ET

Dates: Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4

Cost: $35/lecture; $150 for the entire series

Continuing Education: Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment center is an approved continuing education provider for ASWB/ACE (#286) and NBCC/ACEP (#7650). Each lecture is approved for one (1) continuing education credit.

Registration: Click the button below and you’ll be redirected to Eventbrite, where you can register.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • These lectures are for mental health professionals. They’re ideal for clinicians looking to expand their awareness of OCD diagnosis and treatment.

  • The lecture series is pending approval from ACE (social workers) and ACEP (counselors). If approved, it will be eligible for one (1) continuing education credit per lecture (5 CEs for the entire series). If you are licensed through another discipline, it’s your responsibility to determine if ACE/ACEP-approved CEs are accepted by your licensing board.

  • A post-test is not required. In order to claim CE credit, attendees must be present for the entire lecture and complete a session evaluation.

  • Yes! When you register, you’ll be given the option to register for the entire series, saving $25.

  • The lectures are hosted on Zoom. When you register through Eventbrite, you’ll receive links for any lectures that you’re signed up for.

  • These lectures will give you some good foundational knowledge about OCD and OCD treatment. We recommend in-depth training and ongoing supervision to truly deliver treatment with fidelity to the model.

  • No — the Lunch & Learn series is a live event and will not be recorded for future viewing.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • 1.  Define the DSM criteria for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

    2.  Identify three objective measures used to screen and assess for OCD.

    3.  Utilize functional analysis to aid in the identification of compulsive behavior.

  • 1.  Describe the role of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) subtype categories in diagnosis and assessment.

    2.  Identify OCD subtypes, including obsessional content and common compulsions.

    3.  Apply functional analysis to aid in the identification of compulsive behavior. 

  • 1. Define Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and its role in treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related diagnoses. 


    2. Describe process of conducting ERP including assessment, hierarchy development, and implementation of exposure practice. 


    3. Identify common misconceptions about ERP and ethical considerations for practice.

  • 1.  Define family accommodation in the context of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

    2.  Identify types of family accommodation frequently observed in families supporting individual with OCD.

    3.  Describe the potential adverse consequences of accommodation and the rationale for reducing or eliminating these behaviors.

  • 1. Define imaginal exposure and identify how it differs from in vivo exposure.


    2. Describe the rationale for using imaginal exposure scripts as a component of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related diagnoses.

    3. Develop strategies to help clients build exposure scripts that accurately identify core fears.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

  • Ben is the owner and director of Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center.  He specializes in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and OC-Related Disorders.  In addition to his clinical work, Ben is a speaker, trainer, and author of the book "Worrying is Optional".  He is also the current vice-president of OCD North Carolina, the non-profit state affiliate of the International OCD Foundation.

  • Erin is a clinical therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and OC-Related Disorders.  She's the Intensive Program Manager at Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center and a board member of OCD North Carolina, the non-profit state affiliate of the International OCD Foundation.

  • Jeremy is a clinical therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and OC-Related Disorders.  He's honed his practice in a variety of settings, including college counseling, NOCD, and currently, Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center.

  • Emily is a clinical therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and OC-Related Disorders.  She has honed her practice in a variety of settings, most recently Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center.  Emily is also a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate.