Sunday, July 19th, 2026 6:00 PM EDT -9:00 PM EDT Michael Friedman, PsyD and Liza Pincus, PsyD
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Description
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) remains the gold standard for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), yet many clinicians encounter barriers when applying ERP protocols to the complex and diverse nature of real-world cases. This workshop is designed to bridge the gap between research and everyday clinical practice by empowering therapists with practical, flexible strategies to enhance treatment effectiveness across a wide spectrum of OCD presentations.
Participants will receive a concise overview of OCD and ERP fundamentals, followed by in-depth guidance on case conceptualization and individualized treatment and intervention design. Special emphasis will be placed on the art of “flexibility within fidelity”—tailoring evidence-based interventions to each patient’s needs while preserving their core principles. The workshop will address common and complex clinical challenges, such as managing mental compulsions, addressing comorbid conditions, overcoming motivational obstacles, and engaging families in the treatment process.
Case examples, role-plays, and experiential exercises will highlight concrete skills and strategies to overcome common pitfalls and barriers, equipping clinicians with tools they can use immediately in their clinical practice. Attendees will leave with renewed confidence and practical skills to optimize outcomes for clients with OCD, even in the face of diagnostic complexity and treatment resistance.
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About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the theoretical foundation and principles that guide implementation of ERP for OCD
- Distinguish the inhibitory learning approach to exposure from the traditional emotional processing approach
- Explain the role of functional assessment in tailor ERP to address unique and complex presentations
Agenda:
Introductions and workshop goals and objectives
(10 minutes)
OCD & ERP Essentials
Overview of OCD symptom presentation.
ERP fundamentals and evidence base
(20 minutes)
Case conceptualization for OCD
Conceptual understanding of ERP
Functional assessment
Exposure design
(30 minutes)
Common pitfalls and how to address them
(20 minutes)
Flexibility within fidelity
Applied case conceptualization
Addressing complex presentations
Mental rituals, abstract obsessions/compulsions, etc.
(35 minutes)
Skills in action
Guided practice of functional assessment and exposure tailoring/design for complex presentations
Group role plays and case examples
(35 minutes)
Review and summary -
(15 minutes)
Q&A
(15 minutes)
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
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This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
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- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program