OCD Kansas is very excited to host an in-person 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk on Saturday, September 18th, in Overland Park, KS. Save the date, REGISTER TODAY, and get your crew ready to join the walk!

Details:

September 18th

Roe Park, 10400 Roe Ave, Overland Park, KS 66207

9:30 AM: Sign in/register on-site, enjoy music and visit the auction table
10:00 AM: Welcome and Walk Kickoff
11:00 AM: Final Remarks and Sendoff

Walk is approximately 1 mile

REGISTER HERE

All registered walkers who raise a minimum of $25 will receive a commemorative Walk T-shirt at Check-In on the day of the Walk!!

The 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk is a fundraising and community-engaging event that connects all those affected by OCD and related disorders. Individuals, friends and loved ones are invited to join in! It’s an opportunity for members of the community to come together, support each other, and raise funds and awareness for what it really means to experience these conditions. Join us as we embrace uncertainty, one step at a time!

Board member Amy Jacobsen, PhD shared a video over OCD Awareness week on supporting a loved one and seeking support from loved ones. As a part of this video, she described two helpful resources that individuals with OCD and families can use to encourage awareness and treatment support. We are grateful to Jonathan Abramowitz, PhD and Jon Hershfield, MFT for their permission to share these resources with you. We hope that these can be helpful to you and your loved ones as a part of your treatment.

References:

Getting Over OCD by Jonathan Abramowitz, PhD

When a Family Member Has OCD: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Skills to Help Families Affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Jon Hershfield, MFT

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.

CDC How to Manage Anxiety & Stress

The Anxiety Wellness Center Shares Helpful Tips for Coping with Covid-19 – Aureen Wagner, Ph.D. – March 23, 2020

The Mighty:  What to Do If Coronavirus Health Guidelines Are Triggering Your Anxiety or OCD

OCD/COVID Town Hall every Saturday at 1 pm CST (2pm EST) on IOCDF’s  Facebook and YouTube

Peace of Mind Foundation Resource page and videos

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to receive our regular posts and information on upcoming events!

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.

Thank you for a fantastic OCD Awareness Week!

OCD Kansas Board

We are excited to announce several upcoming events that will be held over OCD Awareness week!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19th, when we will host events for all ages.

Events for Adults with OCD and Related Conditions

• 11 AM – 12 PM @ Homer’s Coffee Shop
  • 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.

• 3 PM – 4 PM @ Central Resource Library
  • Connect with others during an OCD Support Group facilitated by local OCD specialists. Pre-registration encouraged at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-with-ocd-support-meeting-tickets-72195728367

Events for Kids and Teens with OCD and Related Conditions

• 1 PM – 2 PM @ Central Resource Library
  • This will be a special time for youth (6-12 years old) to meet other kids, share about their experiences and create a card of support for other kids with OCD. Pre-registration encouraged at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-corner-ocd-kansas-awareness-week-2019-tickets-72064672375
  • Parents will be encouraged to stay and connect with one another in an adjacent area.

• 2 PM – 3 PM @ Central Resource Library
  • Especially reserved for teens (13-17 years old) to connect with others affected by OCD, share about their experiences and create a card of support for others as a reminder that they are not alone. Pre-registration encouraged at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adolescent-ocd-awareness-event-2019-tickets-72193052363

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!

June 8th at Roe Park

Check-in at shelter at 9:45 AM

Walk the trails together from about 10:15 – 11 AM

Click here to learn more and register! 

https://support.iocdf.org/event/overland-park-1-million-steps-4-ocd-walk/e229019

Gather your gang and let’s walk together!