As the world continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking the steps to adjust and find alternative methods for many of our favorite activities. Two of our favorite activities each year are the OCD Conference and the 1 Million Steps 4 OCD walk. Sadly, neither of these events will take place in person, but virtual participation will be available!
For the first time, the OCD Conference will be held online this year. There is still time to register, so head on over to the site to learn more, and get ready to enjoy so many amazing presentations this year!
The OCD walk also will be conducted online this year, and be sure to check back soon as further details will follow!
Live events have been canceled or postponed indefinitely. This sadly includes the annual 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk. The walk is tentatively postponed until October 17th. Further details will be shared as they become available.
There are many helpful resources offering information and support during this unprecedented time.
International OCD Foundation – OCD & COVID-19 – An amazing amount of information on managing OCD during this time, teletherapy, talking to kids, and more. There’s also a resource page in Spanish.
Thank you to everyone who came out for our day of events over OCD Awareness Week. It was a special opportunity to connect as a community!
We were excited to send cards that were made during our events to Not Alone Notes. These cards will be distributed to individuals with OCD in residential treatment programs. We’re grateful to help this amazing organization! Learn more here, https://www.notalonenotes.org.
Join us for a relaxed time of socializing in a reserved section of the coffee shop. We will have cards available for you to write a note of support to others with OCD to remind them that they are not alone.
Register now! This year’s 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk will be held on June 8th at Roe Park in Overland Park, Kansas! Help us raise funds and awareness for OCD and related disorders! When you raise $25 on your personal fundraising page, you will receive an official Walk T-shirt when you check in at the event!
Are you a clinician hoping to improve your training in the treatment of OCD?
OCD Kansas is very excited to announce that we will be offering two scholarships to licensed psychotherapists in the State of Kansas and adjacent areas to attend a future Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI). The BTTI is affiliated with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and provides state-of-the-art education and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for OCD. We recognize that Kansas is in tremendous need of mental health professionals who are trained and able to treat those affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Please consider applying today and/or share this announcement with potential candidates! Continuing education credits are offered to attendees, and the scholarship will offer you a reserved spot at a future BTTI.
To learn more about the BTTI program, please use the following link:
• A faculty of some of the most experienced and well respected clinicians in North America
• A working knowledge of Exposure and Response Prevention, the evidenced-based treatment for OCD
• Case supervision
• A rewarding experience with an intimate classroom environment of 30 colleagues
What to do to be considered for the scholarship:
• Submit a ʻLetter of Intentʼ to register with the BTTI addressing all bulleted points below
• Describe your current practice including the types of clients seen and primary treatment philosophy and methodology
• The reasons for your interest in the training program, including why you should receive a scholarship for the BTTI
• The current geographic location of your practice with address and telephone number
• Limit your letter to two typed pages and submit it to OCD Kansas no later than May 31, 2019
Candidates who are chosen will receive a scholarship of $1000. Professional membership with the IOCDF is required and at the candidateʼs expense. The first $400 is to be allocated strictly for BTTI tuition. The remaining $600 is for travel expenses only. This is limited to lodging and airfare. At the conclusion of the BTTI, the candidate is required to submit a copy of their Certificate of Completion and all receipts for permissible expenses. Reimbursement will occur at that time. OCD Kansas reserves the right to interview all prospective candidates. Those who are chosen can expect to receive registration instructions by mail.
We are very excited and proud to offer this unique opportunity to mental health professionals in Kansas! The need for qualified OCD therapists is urgent. For questions, contact OCD Kansas at ocdkansas@gmail.com.
Be sure to check out the 2nd annual OCD Gamechangers event being held in Denver on March 2nd! This amazing event, hosted by Chrissie Hodges, will include numerous speakers and bring individuals from around the world together to share about their lived experience with OCD.
The UC San Diego OCD Research program is investigating different treatment approaches for individuals with OCD and we are interested in YOUR opinion! So if you have OCD and 25 minutes to spare then please fill out this survey regarding treatment preferences and effectiveness!! It is completely anonymous and will be helpful for future treatment development. Survey can be found here: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aay03Hys2dN94Rn.
