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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a prevalent mental health condition that affects numerous individuals. Unfortunately, many individuals struggling with OCD are frequently misdiagnosed and may receive treatments that are incongruent with their specific needs. This professional workshop seeks to provide a thorough examination of OCD diagnostics and differential diagnostics, enabling attendees to better identify and address this complex disorder.
The workshop will commence with an in-depth exploration of the OCD cycle, encompassing obsessions, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and the subsequent short-term relief that reinforces the cycle. By understanding these fundamental components, participants will gain valuable insights into the disorder's underlying mechanisms, thus facilitating more accurate diagnoses.
Moreover, this workshop will delve into the numerous common themes and compulsions frequently encountered in OCD cases. This in-depth exploration aims to equip attendees with the knowledge necessary for a more informed and precise diagnostic learning process.
Central to the workshop's focus will be an overview of psychotherapeutic treatment approaches, with a particular emphasis on the highly effective Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) technique. Attendees will receive an understanding of the theoretical foundations underpinning ERP, allowing them to appreciate its potency in OCD management.
By attending this workshop, mental health professionals will acquire practical tools and knowledge vital for accurately diagnosing OCD, distinguishing it from other conditions, and implementing evidence-based psychotherapeutic strategies like ERP to guide their clients towards a path of recovery. The workshop presenter, an expert in the field, will offer valuable insights and clinical experience, ensuring a valuable and enriching learning experience for all participants.
https://ceyouplus.org/workshops/Understandingand2023/viewUnderstanding and Managing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:
Diagnosis and Treatment
Friday, February 02, 2024, 10:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST
Presenter: Charles Sender, LCSW
Course Length: 2 Hours
This workshop Offers 2 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a prevalent mental health condition that affects numerous individuals. Unfortunately, many individuals struggling with OCD are frequently misdiagnosed and may receive treatments that are incongruent with their specific needs. This professional workshop seeks to provide a thorough examination of OCD diagnostics and differential diagnostics, enabling attendees to better identify and address this complex disorder.
The workshop will commence with an in-depth exploration of the OCD cycle, encompassing obsessions, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and the subsequent short-term relief that reinforces the cycle. By understanding these fundamental components, participants will gain valuable insights into the disorder's underlying mechanisms, thus facilitating more accurate diagnoses.
Moreover, this workshop will delve into the numerous common themes and compulsions frequently encountered in OCD cases. This in-depth exploration aims to equip attendees with the knowledge necessary for a more informed and precise diagnostic learning process.
Central to the workshop's focus will be an overview of psychotherapeutic treatment approaches, with a particular emphasis on the highly effective Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) technique. Attendees will receive an understanding of the theoretical foundations underpinning ERP, allowing them to appreciate its potency in OCD management.
By attending this workshop, mental health professionals will acquire practical tools and knowledge vital for accurately diagnosing OCD, distinguishing it from other conditions, and implementing evidence-based psychotherapeutic strategies like ERP to guide their clients towards a path of recovery. The workshop presenter, an expert in the field, will offer valuable insights and clinical experience, ensuring a valuable and enriching learning experience for all participants.
120 Minutes Total
1-5 minutes: Introduction
6-13 minutes: DSM 5 criteria for OCD
13-15 minutes: Prevalence of OCD
14-19 minutes: Other disorders confused with OCD
20-25 minutes: OCD cycle and operant conditioning Model of OCD
26 -56 minutes: Common Obsessions in OCD
57 -88 minutes: Common Compulsions in OCD
89 -109 minutes: Basics of treatment of OCD
110 -120 minutes: Conclusion and Q and A