Working with OCD: It's not what you think!

Desert–CAMFT

presents

in collaboration with the Central Coast chapter

"Working with OCD: It's not what you think!"

with
Lynlee Olivera, LMFT and Karan Lamb, PsyD

Friday, October 18, 2024
9:30am-11:30am

Online Via Zoom

(link will be provided in registration confirmation email)

2 CE Credits

Description

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a complex diagnosis, due to the differences in symptom presentation. We will describe the symptomatology of OCD, and provide an overview of obsessions and compulsions, prevalence of the disorder, co-occurring diagnoses and a case example followed by a question and answer. Then, we will review assessments for both anxiety and OCD, and explain the empirically supported therapeutic interventions and treatment models. There will be time for questions and answers and sharing resources.

Educational Goals

This course is designed to enhance therapists’ ability to accurately identify and differentiate between obsessions (intrusive, unwanted thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts). It aims to improve therapists’ skills in assessing and evaluating clients’ obsessions and compulsions, enabling them to distinguish between anxiety disorders and OCD. Additionally, therapists will gain a comprehensive understanding of the available treatment interventions for adolescents and adults with OCD.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the symptoms of OCD, including the nature of obsessions and compulsions.
2. Participants will be able to identify prevalence rates of OCD in various populations, including data for under-represented populations.
3. Participants will be able to identify three common comorbid conditions that often accompany OCD.
4. Participants will be able to identify three assessments for adults with OCD to assist with diagnostic and measurement of severity of obsessions and compulsions.
5. Participants will be able to identify three different treatment models and approaches for managing OCD symptoms.
6. Participants will be able to identify the effectiveness of pharmacological treatments and their role in a comprehensive treatment plan.

Presenter(s)

Lynlee Olivera is a LMFT in California. She has experience treating children, families and adults in individual, family and group therapy. Lynlee graduated from Chapman University after which she has worked in both nonprofit and county programs. In 2018 she transitioned into Private Practice where she began her journey into understanding and treating OCD.

Dr. Karan Lamb is a Florida licensed psychologist with experience treating children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, and group therapy. She received her doctoral degree from George Washington University. Dr. Lamb has spent the past 20 years working with families with OCD and anxiety-related issues. She worked as a clinical interviewer for the Johns Hopkins University’s OCD Family study, and transitioned to working in private practice at Alvord, Baker & Associates, before opening a private practice in Tampa, Florida. She is an Adjunct Clinical Supervisor at the University of South Florida in the Psychology Department, and the Past President of the Bay Chapter of the Florida Psychological Association.

Cost/Registration

$20 Desert-CAMFT Members

$10 for Prelicensed Members

$30 for Non-members or Guests

Closing date for registration is Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10pm.