Introduction to ERP for Treating OCD

This program will provide an introduction on diagnosing and treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is a chronic mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that individuals feel compelled to perform. OCD affects approximately 2-3% of the global population and is classified by the World Health Organization as one of the most debilitating disorders. The presentation will review the common symptoms of OCD and will highlight the significant impact that OCD can have on daily functioning and quality of life for individuals and their loved ones.

The program will also focus on evidence-based treatment options available for OCD, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which helps patients confront their fears and reduce compulsive behaviors. The presenter will also introduce aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for treating OCD. The presenter will review techniques for engaging clients in a thorough functional analysis of their OCD in order to provide the most effective treatment for their symptoms. The program will teach participants how to create exposure hierarchies and will include examples of specific exposures.

After attending this introductory-level program, participants will be able to:

• Identify and describe the most common symptoms of OCD, including the ability to name at least four subtypes of OCD.
• Explain the rationale for utilizing ERP to treat OCD, including the ability to describe the OCD cycle.
• Start guiding clients through evidence-based treatment for OCD including the utilization of behavioral self-monitoring/functional analysis.
• Support clients in creating exposure hierarchies for various themes of OCD including contamination OCD and harm OCD.

This program meets APA’s continuing education STANDARD 1.1: Program content focuses on application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that have overall consistent and credible empirical support in the contemporary peer reviewed scientific literature beyond those publications and other types of communications devoted primarily to the promotion of the approach.

General Admission: $60

The Chicago School Faculty/Staff/Alumni/Site Supervisors: $50*

The Chicago School Students: $30*

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Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, and at any point in Homestudy format, tuition is nonrefundable.

Jenna Schloss, MSW, LCSW; Owner and Founder of Schloss Psychotherapy and Consultation P.C.

Jenna Schloss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois, specializing in treating OCD and related disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, hair-pulling, skin-picking, and health anxiety.

Jenna’s tenure in the mental health field spans over ten years and includes experience in providing individual and group therapy, as well as facilitating community trainings on implementing evidence-based treatment modalities. Ms. Schloss has had the opportunity to receive intensive training and consultation in several evidence-based treatment modalities such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Jenna engages in regular training and consultation with colleagues and continues to participate in one on one supervision with seasoned experts in treating OCD and related disorders in order to foster continuous clinical growth in service of providing the best treatment for her clients.

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Swierkosz-Lenart, K., Dos Santos, J. F. A., Elowe, J., Clair, A. H., Bally, J. F., Riquier, F., Bloch, J., Draganski, B., Clerc, M. T., Pozuelo Moyano, B., von Gunten, A., & Mallet, L. (2023). Therapies for obsessive-compulsive disorder: Current state of the art and perspectives for approaching treatment-resistant patients. Frontiers in psychiatry, 14, 1065812.
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Target Audience: Social workers, counselors, psychologists, and other health professionals. This is an introductory training for those who have little to no prior experience treating OCD. The program is geared towards mental health professionals and would also be appropriate for doctors, nurses, medical students, occupational therapists, school personnel, and other professionals to attend.

Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3.25 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. 

Counselors/Clinical Counselors. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3.25 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors. License Number: 197.000159

Social Workers. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3.25 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036

MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. Course meets the qualifications for 3.25 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.

National Board. This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 3.25 NBCC Clock Hours. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 3036. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Non-Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.

*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.

If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to [email protected]. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.