Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Introduction to Diagnostics and Treatment with Exposure and Response Prevention

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a chronic disorder that occurs in around 1-3% of the general population. It can cause tremendous distress and disruption in an individual's life due to its intrusiveness in thoughts, emotional distress, and preoccupation needing to suppress this experience at all costs.

This 2-hour continuing education webinar is an introductory course for the assessment and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In this webinar, Dr. Erin Terada will provide an overview of the etiology of OCD, from biological to behavioral aspects of this disorder. She will also share an introduction to assessments, treatment options, and the use of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Additionally, Dr. Terada will share tips for therapists working with clients with OCD and further resources for continued learning.

This continuing education webinar is designed to help mental health professionals:

1. Define current diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and statistics about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
2. Describe factors that contribute to and maintain symptoms of OCD.
3. Identify common obsessional and compulsive themes often seen in treatment.
4. Summarize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), treatment models, and three ways exposures can be implemented.
5. Define the four stages of ERP treatment for successful outcomes.

Statement of program material’s accuracy, utility, and risks: This program presents an overview of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Fundamentals of Exposure and Response Prevention Methods. It is consistent with the ethics code of the American Psychological Association and has its own established code of ethics as developed by the Association of Comprehensive Psychology. This workshop is intended for mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, etc.) who are interested in learning more about OCD and ERP. No prior training is necessary. This program discusses strategies for applying the concepts taught in a clinically responsible manner, although the presenter may not know how to apply all principles discussed to every situation or person. A body of research surveyed in the program suggests that the methods are effective and safe for diverse populations. As always, however, misapplication of the concepts with various populations could lead to unintended outcomes.

Declaration of conflicts of interest and commercial support: None.

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Continuing Education (CE) Information

2 CE contact hours will be provided by GoodTherapy for attending this web conference in its entirety. To receive CE credit hours for an archived recording, you will need to complete a survey as well as a 15-question exam, verifying that you listened to or watched the event in its entirety. Archived CE events are generally considered "homestudy" by licensing boards.

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GoodTherapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. GoodTherapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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To receive CE credit hours for an archived event, you will need to complete a survey as well as a 12 or 15-question exam, verifying that you listened to or watched the event in its entirety. Archived CE events generally are considered "homestudy" by licensing boards.

Registration Information

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