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29th Annual OCD Conference

July 25th-28th, 2024

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Gateway Institute is Proud to be a supporter of IOCDF conference for the past 15 years.

Deepen your expertise, expand your network, and access the latest OCD treatment strategies.

Ready to learn more about how to overcome OCD and related disorders? Learn more at the Annual OCD Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency Orlando from July 25-28, 2024. This premier event offers a unique opportunity to:

  • Sharpen Your Skills: Learn about the latest evidence-based OCD treatment approaches through workshops, presentations, and panels led by renowned OCD experts.
  • Expand Your Network: Connect and collaborate with fellow OCD therapists from across the country. Share best practices, exchange ideas, and build valuable professional relationships.
  • Discover New Resources: Explore the latest research findings and clinical tools to enhance your treatment strategies and improve client outcomes.
  • Deepen Your Understanding: Participate in interactive sessions designed to address specific OCD challenges and gain practical insights on implementing effective interventions.
  • Attend Therapist-Focused Sessions: Attend targeted workshops and discussions specifically designed for mental health professionals. Gain insights on best practices for working with OCD patients, explore ethical considerations, and address common challenges therapists face.

Speakers from The Gateway Institute

Chris Trondsen, LMFT

Chris Trondsen, LMFT

SESSIONS

Advanced BDD Case Presentation with Role Play & Panel
July 26th, 2024 – 2:30 PM ET

How OCD Can Interfere w/ Sex, Romance, Sexuality, & Intimacy
July 27th, 2024 – 9:45 AM ET

What is Learned Helplessness and How Do You Unlearn It?
July 28th, 2024 – 8:00 AM ET

Danielle McDowell, LCSW

Danielle McDowell, LCSW

SESSIONS

Become a Superhero: Fighting Your OCD Monster
July 25th, 2024 – 6:00 PM ET

Culturally Competent OCD Treatment for LGBTQIA+ Clients
July 27th, 2024 – 2:30 PM ET

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Immerse Yourself in a World of OCD Expertise:

The Annual OCD Conference brings together individuals with OCD, their loved ones, and mental health professionals, fostering a supportive and educational environment for the entire OCD community.

 

Event registration rates and policies.

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your OCD treatment expertise! Register for the 29th Annual OCD Conference today and take your knowledge to the next level.

The 29th Annual OCD Conference boasts over 225 sessions, including support groups, engaging evening activities, and presentations from over 300 experts. Gain insights from individuals with lived experience, their loved ones, and leading mental health professionals, fostering a comprehensive understanding of OCD. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside the entire OCD community!

 

  • Getting Cleared for Take-off: OCD Essential Treatment Elements 101
  • How To Think About Intrusive Thoughts and Overvalued Ideation
  • Creativity Matters: Exposures with Children and Adolescents
  • Yes we’re still talking about culture and diversity, here’s another technique
  • Insider Tips: How to Overcome Challenges in Family-Based OCD Treatments
  • Oh No! Tools and Tips for Exposures that Go Wrong
  • It’s All About the Kids! Q&A with an Expert Panel of Pediatric OCD Psychologists
  • Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
  • And many more. Explore full schedule list here