Understanding and Treating OCD
Presented by Kate Morrison, Ph.D.
Friday, September 17th, 2021 8:00am - 11:00pm
3 CE credits
Due to covid-19 pandemic, this workshop will be presented as a live, virtual presentation via Zoom webinar. Participants will be able to communicate with the presenter in real-time during the course of instruction.
Approved for Nevada Psychologists and MFTs. Approval pending LCSWs.
NPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Registration coming soon
About the Workshop:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a complex set of symptoms to understand and treat that is characterized by repetitive behaviors brought on by distressing/uncomfortable internal experiences that interfere with functioning. This webinar will cover the basics of OCD and its treatments. Dr. Morrison will bring her 12+ years of clinical and research experience in treating OCD to provide practical clinical concepts and skills. Dr. Morrison will provide an introduction to Exposure and Response Prevention, the gold-standard for treatment for OCD. A brief introduction will be provided to the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for OCD. Participants will practice conceptualization and treatment of OCD through case examples. The webinar will include case examples, interactive practices, and slides. Clinical materials (e.g., handouts, tracking forms) and resources for additional learning will be shared.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
- Describe and identify characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- List examples of an introductory level of treatment of OCD
- Demonstrate an introductory level of treatment for OCD with their clients
Audience:
This presentation is intended for psychologists, other licensed mental health providers, and graduate students of psychology.
About the Speaker:
Kate Morrison, Ph.D. (she/her/Dr.) is a clinical psychologist and owner of Juniper Mental Health, an entirely online independent practice in Utah, where she specializes in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, and related concerns. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada-Reno and her doctorate in clinical/counseling/school psychology from Utah State University. She has been practicing and studying OCD, ACT, and exposure therapies for over 12 years. Dr. Morrison has authored multiple articles and book chapters related to ACT, OCD, exposure therapy, and OC related disorders. In addition to her clinical practice, she has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science and trains other professionals in her areas of expertise.
Additional Information:
General Information
Zoom Webinar Login Link and Handout Materials
Zoom webinar login link and Handout materials will be sent out electronically to all attendees on September 8th, 2021 (two days prior to workshop date). Printed handout materials are not available for purchase as this CE training is being offered remotely.
Workshop Location
Live, virtual webinar via Zoom
Refunds & Grievance Policies
Participants may direct questions or complaints to NPA to 888-654-0050. An administrative fee of $30 will be charged for cancellation of registration. Please note, no refunds will be granted after 09/08/2021.
Approval
Approved by Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners. Nevada Psychological Association (NPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. NPA maintains responsibility for the program and its content. NPA will issue certificates of completion. APA CE rules require that we only issue credits to those who attend the entire workshop. Those logging into the Zoom webinar more than 15 minutes late or logging off before the entire workshop is completed will not receive CE credits (i.e. partial CE credit will not be issued).
Additional Information
Live auto captions will be provided for this event. If you need additional disability-related accommodations, please contact us by email us at [email protected] or by phone (888) 654-0050. Requests should be made at least two weeks in advance of workshop date.
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