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Thursday, July 6
 

6:30pm PDT

Support Group for Men
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Are you a male suffering with OCD and haven't found a safe place to discuss your issues? Topics can include admitting to a significant other that you have a mental disorder, being encouraged to 'man up,' keeping your anger in check, medication side effects, and asking for help.
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Jacques Esses

Jacques was initially diagnosed with OCD at age 20. His symptoms then developed into a more severe case centered around mental rituals. He has since made great strides in controlling his OCD through a variety of therapeutic interventions. Jacques is currently attending Yeshiva... Read More →
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Neil Hemmer

Neil has been suffering with OCD since he was born, his very first episode was from age 5 until around age 12. He had a fear of storms and medical OCD in which he checked his body several hundred times a day for signs of death. His first therapy experience was at age 13 when... Read More →
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Collin Schuster

Collin Schuster has suffered with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder since he was 10 years old, although he was only formally diagnosed when he was 16 years old. He has dealt with obsessions and compulsions related to perfectionism, symmetry, ordering and arranging, touching... Read More →

Thursday July 6, 2017 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Yerba Buena - Salons 1-3
  Individuals living with OCD, Intermediate
 
Friday, July 7
 

9:45am PDT

ERP Games for Living Joyfully with OCD
You can live JOYfully with OCD? Absolutely, if you have the right tools! In this workshop you'll learn the meaning of the acronym JOY: Jump into Discomfort (engage with anxiety playfully), O: Opt for the Greater Good (make values-oriented choices), and Y: Yield to Uncertainty (develop openness to a not-knowing stance). We'll discuss why mindfulness and self-compassion form the foundation of ERP games and share a few interactive exercises for each. Finally, you'll learn fun (yes, fun!) ERP games that you can use at any stage of recovery, several of which we will play during the workshop.
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avatar for Shala Nicely, LPC

Shala Nicely, LPC

Counselor/Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Co-Founder, Cornerstone Family Services, LLC and Beyond the Doubt, LLC
Shala Nicely, LPC, is a cognitive behavioral therapist in metro Atlanta, GA, specializing in the treatment of OCD and related disorders. She is the co-author with Jon Hershfield, MFT of Everyday Mindfulness for OCD: Tips, Tricks and Skills for Living Joyfully. She was the keynote... Read More →
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Jon Hershfield, MA

Director, The OCD and Anxiety Center of Greater Baltimore
Jon Hershfield, MFT is the director of The OCD and Anxiety Center of Greater Baltimore and is licensed in Maryland, California, and Virginia. A specialist in cognitive behavioral and mindfulness interventions for OCD, Jon is also the author of the book When a Family Member Has OCD... Read More →

Friday July 7, 2017 9:45am - 11:15am PDT
Golden Gate A
  Individuals living with OCD, Intermediate

2:15pm PDT

The Hero's Journey (and YOU are the Hero!): The Healing Power of Telling Your Story
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Everyone loves a good story, and storytelling can be a powerfully transformative experience for both listener and teller. Join 4 storytellers who have OCD for this engaging workshop about the healing power for you and others of owning your story. You'll learn criteria for determining if you'd like to share your OCD story and how to find the right audience (which could be an audience of 1!). We'll delve into the concept of the hero's journey, and you'll use it to craft the outline of your own story. And if you'd like, you'll have the opportunity to share your story with fellow participants.
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avatar for Alison Dotson

Alison Dotson

Alison Dotson is the author of Being Me with OCD: How I Learned to Obsess Less and Live My Life. She was diagnosed with OCD at age 26, after suffering from "taboo" obsessions for more than a decade. Today, she still has occasional bad thoughts, but she knows how to deal with them... Read More →
avatar for Shala Nicely, LPC

Shala Nicely, LPC

Counselor/Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Co-Founder, Cornerstone Family Services, LLC and Beyond the Doubt, LLC
Shala Nicely, LPC, is a cognitive behavioral therapist in metro Atlanta, GA, specializing in the treatment of OCD and related disorders. She is the co-author with Jon Hershfield, MFT of Everyday Mindfulness for OCD: Tips, Tricks and Skills for Living Joyfully. She was the keynote... Read More →
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Jeff Bell, MBA

Jeff Bell is an author, health advocate, and radio news anchor. His two books, Rewind, Replay, Repeat and When in Doubt, Make Belief, have established Bell as a leading voice for mental health awareness and "Greater Good" motivation. Bell is actively involved with the International... Read More →
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Stuart Ralph, Msc

Stuart Ralph blogs on OCD and mental health issues. He is the founder of The OCD Stories, which was created to guide other people towards recovery. The podcast has been downloaded well over 250k times, and has had some of the top researchers and OCD therapists on the show... Read More →

Friday July 7, 2017 2:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Golden Gate A
  Individuals living with OCD, Intermediate

7:00pm PDT

Support Group for People with Sexual and Violent Obsessions in OCD
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Sexual and violent obsessions are common but often unrecognized or misunderstood. Sexual obsessions can include worries about sexual orientation, being a pedophile, or acting out sexually. Violent obsessions may include fears about harming someone. People with these obsessions may experience greater distress, have difficulty finding effective treatment, and require a longer treatment course. This group will provide a brief overview of these obsessions and then break into smaller support groups where members can share their experiences of stigma, shame, and rejection in a supportive setting.
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Jenifer Viscusi, MA

Ms. Viscusi is a doctoral student in the clinical psychology program at Spalding University. Her research interests include: obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders, sexual health and functioning as related to mental health, and the impact of mental health on family members... Read More →
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Nicholas Flower, PsyD

Nicholas R. Flower, Psy.D.
Dr. Flower is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in downtown Pittsburgh PA and is the president of the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation of Western Pennsylvania. He specializes in the treatment of OCD and related anxiety disorders with exposure and response prevention therapy... Read More →

Friday July 7, 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Yerba Buena - Salons 13-15
  Individuals living with OCD, Intermediate
 
Saturday, July 8
 

8:00am PDT

Is it Time to Break Up with Your Therapist?
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Choosing a therapist and determining if treatment is really working can be a daunting process. This panel will offer some practical steps for people with OCD to find, evaluate, and decide if the therapy they receive is working. An interactive discussion about what does and doesn't help in OCD therapy will take place. Recommendations about how to measure improvement and what elements should be included in ERP therapy sessions will be provided. Participants will be encouraged to discuss both helpful and unhelpful experiences and the importance of cultural competency and liking one's therapist.
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avatar for Allen Weg, EDD

Allen Weg, EDD

Founder/Executive Director, Stress & Anxiety Services of New Jersey, LLC
Dr. Allen Weg is a New Jersey Licensed Psychologist. He is Founder and Director of Stress and Anxiety Services of New Jersey, a clinic with offices in East Brunswick and Springfield, New Jersey, specializing in evidence-based therapies for OCD spectrum disorders, Anxiety Disorders... Read More →
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Charity Wilkinson-Truong, PsyD

Dr. Wilkinson-Truong is a clinical psychologist whose research and practice have focused on the use of empirically supported treatments throughout her career. Dr. Wilkinson-Truong currently works at Stress & Anxiety Services of NJ. She was the Chief of Psychology at the Fort... Read More →
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7 8 0800 Is it Time to Break Up with Your Therapist? pdf
Saturday July 8, 2017 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Golden Gate A
  Individuals living with OCD, Intermediate

9:45am PDT

The Social Experiment: Let's Be Socially Anxious Together
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It can almost seem as if OCD doesn't want you to have a social life.Come join Dr. Jason Spielman and his team as they take you on a guided 'social experiment' in which participants will have the opportunity to learn constructive strategies to deal with OCD-related social obstacles that are naturally (and perhaps not-so-naturally) occurring in and around the hotel conference setting.Your fellow attendees and highly embarrassing guides will have a good time making social mistakes together that you can practice when you get home from the conference. Remember: no social risk, no social reward.
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avatar for Joyce Szentpaly, Psy.D.

Joyce Szentpaly, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist, Associate Director of Training, Neurobehavioral Institute
 Dr. Joyce Szentpaly is a licensed psychologist who practices at Neurobehavioral Institute, Weston, FL, specializing in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and related conditions. Dr. Szentpaly is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and has extensive experience working... Read More →
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Jason Spielman, PsyD

Director of Intensive Treatment Programs, NeuroBehavioral Institute
Dr. Jason Spielman, clinical psychologist, is the Director of Program Services at NeuroBehavioral Institute in South Florida. For over 15 years, Dr. Spielman has helped individuals and families with psychological problems, specializing in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive... Read More →
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Wilfredo Rivera, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist, Associate Director of Intensive Programs, NeuroBehavioral Institute
Dr. Rivera is the Associate Director of Intensive Programs at the Neurobehavioral Institute of Weston (NBI). He is licensed in the state of Florida. He completed his fellowship at NBI, in which he received specialized training to manage a variety of conditions such as Obsessive... Read More →

Saturday July 8, 2017 9:45am - 11:15am PDT
Golden Gate A
  Individuals living with OCD, Intermediate

2:15pm PDT

Managing Guilt and Shame with Sexual, Violent, and Blasphemous OCD Intrusive Thoughts
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Shame & guilt are emotional, debilitating responses to sexual, violent, & blasphemous intrusive thoughts. These emotions cause individuals to question their character & morality, perpetuating self-stigma and creating barriers in treatment & recovery. Our panel will explore strategies to navigate shame & guilt based on our lived experience.
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Angie Alexander

Angie Alexander experienced Pure OCD/Intrusive Thoughts for most of her life, although she was not crippled by it until after the birth of her first child. She and her husband are aspiring farmers who currently live outside of Nashville, TN where they own a business and homeschool... Read More →
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Katlyn Hashway

Katlyn Hashway is a 20 year old psychology student and advocate for mental health. She has a passion for educating others on OCD; especially “Pure OCD” and taboo thoughts. She does so through her YouTube channel, 'ShalomAleichem,' and blog, 'Do An Exposure!' Her goal is to speak publicly about mental illness and become a therapist to directly help OCD sufferers. Kat has been featured on The OCD Stories, OCD Acceptance, Li... Read More →
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Corey Hirsch

Corey Hirsch is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender, currently working for Sportsnet as a freelance NHL analyst. He spent the majority of his National Hockey League career with the Vancouver Canucks.Corey lives with OCD Intrusive thoughts and is an aspiring advocate to... Read More →
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Chrissie Hodges

Chrissie Hodges lives successfully with Pure OCD/Intrusive thoughts. Chrissie is a mental health advocate and public speaker on Pure OCD, stigma reduction, and suicide prevention. Chrissie works as a Peer Support Specialist at Behavioral Healthcare Inc. and Ft. Logan Institute... Read More →

Saturday July 8, 2017 2:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Golden Gate A
  Individuals living with OCD, Intermediate
 
Sunday, July 9
 

9:45am PDT

Don't Fight OCD Alone! Establishing A Solid Support System
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Many with OCD struggle to find a support system to lean on. This workshop will assist those who feel alone in the fight against OCD in finding support, including from other attendees! The workshop will begin with strategies to build allies through IOCDF affiliates, local and online support groups, the support of family and loved ones, and educational materials. Then the facilitators will help attendees locate support services in their area to aide in their recovery. Lastly, attendees will be encouraged to exchange contact information with other attendees to support each other moving forward!
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Jurhee King

Jurhee King suffered with OCD all of her life but did not receive specialized treatment until she was in her early forties. Through exposure and response prevention therapy, Jurhee was able to face the checking, mental compulsions, and other sub-categories of OCD and get the... Read More →
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Tiffany Lee

MFT Intern, Gateway Institute
Tiffany Lee is an MFT intern at the Gateway Institute in Costa Mesa, California, specializing in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, and depression. In addition to providing individual and intensive program treatment to clients, Tiffany is a co-facilitator of three OCD support groups for... Read More →
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Mary Sponaugle, M.A., MFTi

MA, Marriage & Family Therapy Registered Intern, The Gateway Institute
Mary Sponaugle, MA, MFTi, is a graduate of Chapman University where she received her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She currently treats OCD and related disorders at The Gateway Institute in Costa Mesa, CA where she conducts individual therapy sessions, co-facilitates... Read More →
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Elizabeth Trondsen

Liz Trondsen is the mother of a son with mental illness. When her son, Chris, was diagnosed at age twenty, she was able to locate a treatment center in Los Angeles where he received excellent cognitive behavioral therapy. Liz watched her son regain his life; he is now in college... Read More →

7 9 0945 Don't Fight OCD Alone! Establishing A Solid Support System pdf
Sunday July 9, 2017 9:45am - 11:15am PDT
Golden Gate A
  Individuals living with OCD, Intermediate
 

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