Recommended Resources
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Professional Organizations
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International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
https://iocdf.org
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Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
https://adaa.org
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OCD UK
https://www.ocduk.org/
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
https://bddfoundation.org/
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International Emetophobia Society
https://www.emetophobia.org
Downloads
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OCD Self-Monitoring Form
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Cycle of Avoidance & Anxiety
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Mental Compulsions Glossary
Types of Mental Compulsions
OCD Assessments
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OCD Self-Report Measure
Foa, Kozak, Salkovskis, Coles, & Amir, 1998
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Yale Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale
& Yale Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale Second Edition -
Children's Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale
& Children's Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale Second Edition -
Diagnostic Interview for Anxiety, Mood, and OCD and Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders
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DIAMOND self-report
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CALIFORNIA
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NEVADA
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WASHINGTON
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NEW MEXICO
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VERMONT
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National & International OCD Resources
Upcoming OCD.xyz CEU Trainings
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OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) or Both?
4 CEUs for NV MFTs/CPCs/SWs/Psychologists Approved by the Nevada MFT/CPC BoE
OCD is often misdiagnosed as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, so what’s the difference? Learn more in this training.
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Harm OCD, Suicidal Ideation, or Both?
4 SUICIDE PREVENTION and AWARENESS CEUs for NV MFTs/CPCs/SWs/Psychologists Approved by the Nevada MFT/CPC BoE
This training will teach you to identify harm OCD, differentiate it from suicidal ideation, and treatment plan accordingly, even when there is a presence of both harm OCD & SI.
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Recognizing & Diagnosing OCD: Ethical & Practical Considerations
4 ETHICS CEUs for NV MFTs/CPCs/SWs/Psychologists Approved by the Nevada MFT/CPC BoE
Gain the knowledge and confidence to accurately diagnose OCD and its subtypes, reducing misdiagnosis and professional liability.
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Intro to Exposure & Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) for OCD
4 CEUs for NV MFTs/CPCs/SWs/Psychologists Approved by the Nevada MFT/CPC BoE
Learn what ERP is, how it differs from traditional talk therapy, why specialized training is important, and how to communicate this with clients. Explore ERP before committing to more advanced training.
Additional Training Recommendations
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IOCDF's Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI)
In-depth 3 or 5 day intensive training + 3 monthly follow up consultation sessions to learn exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
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CBT School
Self-paced ERP for OCD training
7 CEUs -
THRIVE.
Exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) for OCD self-paced training course.
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OCD Training School
Inference-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (I-CBT) for OCD trainings.
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Cognitive Behavior Institute
4-day ERP for OCD workshops + follow up consultation available.
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NOCD Academy
Free live and self-paced CEUs about OCD and related disorders
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SPACE Treatment for Anxiety
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) Treatment for Anxiety
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Free 2-day training for anyone 16 years and older to assist those at risk for suicide.
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Community for Suicide-Focused Care (CAMS) Training
Learn the CAMS empirically-supported approach to treating suicidal risk
My Favorite IOCDF Resources
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Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI)
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Information Gathering vs. Reassurance Seeking
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Medications for OCD
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Families & OCD
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Living with Someone who has OCD. Guidelines for Family Members
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Overview of Pedophilia OCD (OCD)
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OCD & Autism Resource Center
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ACT for OCD
Check out My Blog
Read more to learn about OCD. Topics include information on the various subtypes, medication options, differentiating OCD from other mental health conditions, and more!
Helpful Resources in the Media
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Subtypes of OCD
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Illness Anxiety Disorder vs. OCD
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OCD vs. GAD and How to Tell the Difference
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How GAD and OCD Compare
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Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
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OCD versus OCPD - Purely OCD podcast
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Exploring the Overlap: OCD and the Neurodivergent Mind
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What’s Going On Down There? OCD and Arousal
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Sheppard Pratt - Moral Scrupulosity Part 1
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OCD Institute of New England - Taboo OCD Categories
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NOCD - Magical Thinking Overview
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Exposure Therapy for Snake Phobia Example
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ADHD vs. Autism vs. OCD
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Differentiating OCD Symptoms from Delusions in Schizophrenia
Books & Workbooks
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The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD: A Guide to Overcoming Obsessions and Compulsions Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
by Jon Hershfield
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The ACT Workbook for OCD: Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Exposure Skills to Live Well with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
by Marisa Mazza, PhD
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The Contamination OCD Workbook: How to Break Free of Contamination Compulsions Using a Mastery Approach
by Richard S. Gallagher, LMFT
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Exposure and Response (Ritual) Prevention for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Therapist Guide (Treatments That Work) 2nd Edition
by Edna B. Foa (Author), Elna Yadin Tracey K. Lichner
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The Body-Based Obsessions Workbook
CBT Skills to Manage Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts About Your Body and Brain
by Bradley Schiffer
YouTube Channels
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@OCDxyz
by Natasha Moharter
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@OCDandAnxiety
by Nathan Peterson
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@IOCDF
by International OCD Foundation
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@NatashaDanielsOCDTherapist
by Natasha Daniels
OCD Instagram Accounts to Follow
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@OCD.xyz
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@IOCDF
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@youranxietytoolkit
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@AlegraKastens
OCD Podcasts
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OCDxyz
Host - Natasha Moharter
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Your Anxiety Toolkit
Host - Kimberly Quinlan
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the OCD stories
Host - Stuart Ralph
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All the Hard Things
Host - Jenna Overbaugh
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OCD Family Podcast
Host - Nicole Morris