9:00am-10:30am
OCD ASSESSMENT TIPS AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

• Identify at least three red flags and three common co-morbid disorders, and understand how to complete a formal assessment via the YBOCS.
• Identify ways to look for OCD in the initial intake appointment given the data you are already collecting via the MSE, presenting signs/symptoms, and history.
• Learn how to ask questions about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors differently and how to ask more specific questions to rule in or out OCD.

10:30am-12:00pm
EXPOSURE AND RESPONSE PREVENTION FOR OCD

• Understand both the basics of ERP and the two theories (habituation and inhibitory learning) which explain why/how it works.
• Discuss two or three challenging treatment cases and ways to modify ERP
• Case Presentation by staff member

12:00pm-12:30pm – Break for lunch, video to be played during break.

12:30pm-2:00pm
RELATIONSHIP OCD

• Identify typical thoughts, feelings, and behaviors associated with this sub-type of OCD.
• Discuss how to formulate a treatment plan for R-OCD and at least five major obstacles to effective ERP for this sub-type.
• Consider the case presentation of two brothers, both with ROCD, presented by Dr. Caretto.

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