OCD SoCal invites you to join us for our 2021 OCD Southern California Conference to be held on Saturday, July 31st, 2021 from 9:00am-5:30pm PST virtually!
Purchase tickets here! – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocd-southern-california-fifth-annual-conference-tickets-156368529481
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AND EVENTS
To see the full agenda, which covers the day’s events, click here: http://ocdsocal.org/2048/the-ocd-southern-california-5th-annual-virtual-conference-agenda-is-here/
Welcome and Introduction from OCD Southern California Board Members (9:00am-9:30am PST)
This will include a quick overview of the day’s events.
Keynote (9:30am-11:00am PST)
We are thrilled to present the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)’s National and Lead Advocates as our keynote speakers. We are pleased to introduce our speakers:
Ethan S. Smith was born with OCD and struggled the majority of his life until receiving life-changing treatment in 2010. Ethan was the keynote speaker at the 2014 Annual OCD Conference in Los Angeles. He serves as an IOCDF National Advocate.
Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD is the director of the McLean Houston OCD Program. Elizabeth is a National Advocate for the IOCDF and serves as a board member. She was diagnosed with OCD at age 12 and underwent both inpatient and outpatient therapy.
Valerie Andrews received an OCD diagnosis in 2011 and, following treatment, began advocating in hopes of bringing awareness and inclusion within her own community and communities of faith. Her goal is to continue working as an IOCDF Lead Advocate and promoting change for women of age, color, and faith.
Tom Smalley, MS, CSCS was diagnosed with OCD at the age of 16 and shortly after became passionate about spreading awareness about OCD. Tom was the recipient of the 2019 IOCDF Hero Award. He speaks at the Annual OCD Conferences and has appeared on a variety of blogs and podcasts.
Chris Trondsen, MS, AMFT, APCC, suffered from undiagnosed, severe OCD and BDD from childhood. Following treatment, Chris began advocating for mental health and shared his story on TV, newspapers and podcasts. Chris began speaking at Annual OCD Conferences, including giving the keynote with his mom at the 2011 conference.
Each of these advocates is a person with OCD who devotes time to support others with the disorder and to advocate for better mental health services.
Breakout Session (11:15am-12:30pm PST)
For a full description of each panel presentation, please click here: http://ocdsocal.org/1936/learn-more-about-the-breakout-sessions-being-offered-at-ocd-socals-july-31st-virtual-conference/.
Information on the two OCD-themed documentaries:
Uncovering OCD: The Truth About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
From director Ethan S. Smith, “Uncovering OCD” showcases individuals with OCD and has them recount their journey with the disorder–from the first signs of having OCD all the way to managing the symptoms. This film is filled with hope and reminds viewers that they too can get better!
UNSTUCK: An OCD Kid’s Movie
For the younger members of the audience, we will be showing the short film, “UNSTUCK: An OCD Kid’s Movie.” The film follows children with OCD through their OCD recovery journey, offering hope to young ones and their family members!
For a full description of each lunch time activity, click here: http://ocdsocal.org/1936/learn-more-about-the-breakout-sessions-being-offered-at-ocd-socals-july-31st-virtual-conference/.
For a full description of each panel presentation, please click here: http://ocdsocal.org/1936/learn-more-about-the-breakout-sessions-being-offered-at-ocd-socals-july-31st-virtual-conference/.
Closing and Q&A (4:30-5:30pm PST)
OCD SoCal will be presenting an exciting wrap up event following the afternoon breakout sessions! Speakers from all sessions will summarize their talks and take audience questions. There will also be an opportunity drawing with amazing prizes! Each attendee receives a complimentary opportunity drawing ticket that is given at registration.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
CLICK HERE to complete online registration through our Event Brite page. Please register prior to event.
Up to 5.25 CEs available for LMFT, LPCC, LCSW and psychologists.
Cost: $25.00. Cost is per screen. A discount is available for families and groups with the purchase of three or more tickets during one transaction. To obtain CEs, the cost for the conference entrance and CEs is $40.
OCD SoCal does not want cost to be a limiting factor for individuals who are interested in attending this event. Due to the generosity of donors, we are pleased to offer complimentary registration for those in need. Please email: info@OCDSoCal.org for free tickets.
To learn more about OCD Southern California, please visit our website at ocdsocal.org.
