Learn More About OCD
Upcoming Training + Podcast episode
The International OCD Foundation reports that the average person with OCD struggles for 15 years before they receive an accurate diagnosis and a front-line treatment. OCD symptoms often do not fall within stereotypes of OCD and therefore can be difficult to recognize. Many areas of the country, especially rural areas like Montana, do not have enough specialized mental health providers to meet the need.
Join me in my quest to spread the word about a difficult, but highly treatable condition! Check out two different learning opportunities.
Upcoming Virtual Training for Mental Health Providers
Learning Objectives:
Develop the ability to recognize and assess OCD in various subtypes
Learn the difference between obsessions and compulsions including subtle mental compulsions
Learn case formulation and conceptualize treatment utilizing CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), as well as an introduction to utilizing the inference-based model.
Understand the mechanism of treatment through models of Habituation and Inhibitory Learning theories
Apply knowledge to case examples
Free Resource: Latest Episode of Practical Psych Podcast
Practical Psych is a blend of guest interviews and mini-lessons on mental health topics, through the lens of cognitive-behavioral psychology. It is for a general audience. You may subscribe (and see all past episodes) via practicalpsychpod.substack.com, and episodes will then be delivered directly to your inbox, like this newsletter. You will also find links to Apple or Spotify.
I’d love to answer any questions you have about my upcoming training or about OCD in general! Contact me at kruss@mounthelenacounseling.com.
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