Course Title: The Doubting Disorder: Rewiring the OCD Loop
Available CEUs: 2 hours
Learning Objectives:
- Define Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder using DSM-5 criteria and distinguish it from other anxiety disorders.
- Explain the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms underlying OCD.
- Describe the core principles of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), including the use of SUDS, in vivo vs. imaginal exposure, and strategies for ritual prevention and delay.
- Identify common barriers and pitfalls in OCD treatment and demonstrate techniques for effective validation without reinforcing OCD.
- Integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies into OCD treatment to increase client psychological flexibility.
- Adapt OCD treatment interventions for children and adolescents using developmentally appropriate language, metaphors, and storytelling.
Presenter Information:
Jessi Kiefor, MA, LMHCA, NCC
Jennifer Burford, MA, LMFT
