Beyond Checking and Washing: Understanding and Treating the Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum
ID: 5056WEBOnce thought to be a rare psychiatric illness, obsessive-compulsive disorder is now recognized to be quite common as 2-3 million Americans are believed to have it. Although they are not as well known as OCD, several other disorders share significant characteristics with it, and are now considered as part of the obsessive-compulsive spectrum. These include body dysmorphic disorder, illness anxiety disorder, hoarding disorder, trichotillomania, and excoriation disorder. The primary purpose of this webinar is to familiarize attendees with the various diagnoses on the spectrum, to review cognitive and behavioral manifestations of each, and to thoroughly explore forms of treatment.Fee: $60.00 Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical
Webinar ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Assess for the presence of these disorders by developing a thorough understanding of the DSM-V diagnostic criteria for each.
Identify cognitive and behavioral manifestations for each disorder.
Describe rationale for including most of these disorders in the DSM V classification of OCD and Related Disorders.
Utilize treatment strategies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, especially exposure and response prevention therapy. Participants will also become familiarized with medications most commonly used to treat these disorders. Webinar Outline1:00 pm Welcome/Introduction
1:05 pm Presentation
The Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum
Prevalence factors
Obsessions and Compulsions
Medications and CBT/ERP for OCD
Video Segment
Class Exercise
OCD and COVID
2:30 pm Presentation continues
Illness Anxiety Disorder
Hoarding Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Video Segment
Hair Pulling Disorder (Trichotillomania)
Skin Picking Disorder (Excoriation Disorder)
The Automatic Thought Record
Cognitive Distortions
Behavioral therapy
Habit Reversal Training
Relapse Prevention
Supports
3:50 pm Conclusion/Q&A
Target AudienceSocial Workers and Allied Health ProfessionalsContent LevelBeginner - AdvancedWebinar Completion RequirementsTo earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
System Requirements
Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.
About the InstructorScott Granet, LCSW specializes in the treatment of OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, and anxiety disorders and has presented at numerous conferences worldwide.
He has taught continuing education classes at universities and other institutions throughout the U.S., including the Rutgers University School of Social Work, the UC Berkeley Extension, the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration and the NYU Silver School of Social Work.
In 2008, he opened the OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California in Redwood City. Mr. Granet is the author of The Complete OCD Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Free Yourself from Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors and Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Mine and Yours: A Personal and Clinical Perspective.
