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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) exists in very mild to very severe forms and its complexities are only beginning to be understood. Subtypes of OCD and differences in onset can sometimes have great implications for prognosis and outcomes. The treatment of this complicated disorder can seem overwhelming and clinicians often become frustrated with suboptimal results in therapy. Because exposure with response prevention treatment is designed to increase anxiety
levels, it is often difficult to engage individuals in the process, further hindering the clinician's ability to successfully intervene.


This one-day seminar provides a complete overview of OCD, its subtypes, course, onset, prognosis and practical guidelines for effectively diagnosing and treating this complex disorder. Case examples will demonstrate the use of techniques that are usually only described briefly in textbooks. In addition, participants will discuss strategies to enhance motivation and encourage individuals to engage in exposure with response prevention, an anxiety-provoking treatment. The use of cognitive behavioral therapy, pharmacological and other interventions for OCD will also be discussed. Attendees will explore future directions and innovations that provide encouragement, especially when working with clients that have proven to be "treatment-resistant." You will leave the day with strategies and skills that can be immediately implemented for more effective treatment of OCD.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Provide more effective treatment of OCD across the lifespan


• Distinguish between OCD and "obsessiveness" that is often found in similar disorders


• Explore the various OCD subtypes, their symptoms, course, onset, prognosis and implications for treatment


• Engage and motivate clients for better results in exposure with response prevention


• Evaluate evidence-based pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions, as well as future trends in OCD treatment

 
• Identify the characteristics, etiology, symptoms, subtypes and clinical course of OCD


• Demonstrate competency in differential diagnosis of OCD and similar disorders


• Describe the prognostic indicators and patterns of symptom change across the lifespan


• Understand the role of "obsessiveness" in related disorders and treatment implications


• Develop practical approaches to implementing exposure with response prevention treatment


• Examine techniques to boost client motivation for engaging in treatment and completing ERP homework


• Discuss pharmacological treatment of OCD symptoms, including effective use of multiple medications


• Discuss current and future trends in diagnosing and treating OCD

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Sheryl R. Jackson, PhD, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OC spectrum and mood disorders through her practice, Consulting Psychologists, in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. She completed the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation´s Behavior Therapy Institute and has been conducting cognitive behavioral therapy with clients of all ages for more than 15 years. Dr. Jackson has provided treatment for individuals with OCD at the outpatient and inpatient level. Dr. Jackson is the former Director of the Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center. She served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UAB, as well as the Psychology Internship Training Director and Associate Training Director for Psychiatry Residents. Dr. Jackson received several awards during her tenure at UAB, including the Argus Award for Outstanding Teaching Achievement and Best Instructor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Dr. Jackson has written chapters on paraphilias, trichotillomania and sexual dysfunction for the textbook Current Psychiatric Diagnosis and Treatment, as well as contributing to the text Methods for the Assessment of Eating Disordered Behaviors and Weight Problems. She is an acclaimed speaker who has delivered many invited lectures and presentations to mental health professionals from all backgrounds. Dr. Jackson received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A & M University and both her Master of Arts and Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Louisiana State University.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Psychologists


• Psychotherapists


• Counselors


• Social Workers


• Psychiatrists


• Marriage and Family Therapists


• School Psychologists


• Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors


• Pastoral Counselors


• Case Managers


• Psychiatric Nurses


• Nurse Practitioners

CREDITS

Cross Country Education is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cross Country Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 6 CE credits for psychologists. Full attendance is required to receive credit for psychologist, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the APA guidelines.

Cross Country Education provider #1005, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Licensure Boards (ASWB), through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (approved through 1-27-09). Cross Country Education maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 6 continuing education clock hours for participating in this course. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Visit ASWB´s website at www.aswb.org for more information.

This program has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers- Missouri Chapter for 6.0 social work contact hours per approval certificate #061108-111 for Springfield, MO on 6/11/08, #071008-112 for Kansas City, MO on 7/10/08 and #071108-113 for St.Louis 7/11/08.

Cross Country Education is a registered social worker continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 159-000976). This program is offered for six (6) contact hours of continuing education for social workers. Licensed social workers in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.

Cross Country Education is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™) and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. (NBCC Provider #5904) The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. Six (6) contact (clock) hours are being awarded for completion of this program.

This continuing education program has been approved by the Oklahoma Board of Professional Counselors for 6.0 contact hours.

Cross Country Education is a registered counselor continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 197-000144). This program is offered for six (6) contact hours of continuing education for counselors. Licensed counselors in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.

Cross Country Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider #044013109, this course is offered for 6.0 contact hours.

Cross Country Education is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 13345, for 7.2 contact hours.

Cross Country Education is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing, provider #50-466. This course is offered for 7.2 contact hours.

Cross Country Education is an approved provider with the Iowa Board Of Nursing, approved provider #328. This course is offered for 7.2 contact hours.

Cross Country Education is an approved provider by NAADAC Approved Education Provider Program (Provider #369). This course is offered for 6 contact hours.

This program has been approved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification for 6 clock hours of continuing education (approval #5948169341).

Cross Country Education is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Provider number: 060313. This course is offered for 6.0 contact hours.

Cross Country Education is a registered marriage and family therapist continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 168-000172). This program is offered for six (6) contact hours of continuing education for marriage and family therapist. Licensed marriage and family therapist in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.

This seminar qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.


SEMINAR CLASS TIME:

Seminar Check-in: 7:30 AM Seminar Class 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Seminar Summary:

Distinguish between OCD and  (see full course description)

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