HOUSTON OCD CONFERENCE 

Thank you for those who attended our 2nd Annual Houston OCD Conference. We hope you enjoyed the event and guest speakers. We hope to see you at our next event! If you have any questions, please email us at info@peaceofmind.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2017  12:30PM-7:30PM

Join us at our 2nd Annual Free Houston OCD Conference on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 12:30pm-7:30pm at the Council on Recovery. Professionals, OCD/Mental Health Sufferers, and Caregivers are encouraged to attend one or both sessions. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please complete the registration form below. For questions, please email info@peaceofmind.com or call us at (346) 701-8115.

Guest Speakers:

Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D., LMSW

Jim McIngvale

Constantina Boudouvas, LCSW

Throstur Bjorgvinsson, Ph.D., ABPP

 Wayne Goodman, MD

Schedule:

12:00pm-12:25pm – Registration for CE credit

OCD 101 Training*:

12:30pm-3:30pm – OCD 101 Training*: Opportunity for professionals to learn about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), types of OCD, related disorders, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment options, stigma, OCD cycle and relapse prevention. Although anyone can attend this training, the focus of the training will be for professionals, counselors, and teachers.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
2. Recognize symptoms
3. Define treatment methods
4. Ability to locate and access to further OCD resources for working with this population

*3.0 Continuing Education (CE) credit available to social workers, psychologist and counselors. Please pre-register to receive CE credit by filling out the Continuing Education form at the bottom of the page. There is no charge to attend or to receive credit. Registration for CE credit will also be available at the beginning of the event. If you have any questions, email Info@PeaceofMind.com.

3:30pm-4:30pm – Light snacks and refreshments

Managing Life with OCD:

4:30pm-5:15pm – “Life with OCD: Family Perspective” by Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D, LMSW and Jim McIngvale

5:15pm-6:00pm – “OCD & Families: Learning to Cope Together” by Constantina Boudouvas, LCSW

6:00pm-6:45pm – “OCD Treatment: The Ins and Outs of OCD Therapy” by Thorstur Bjorgvinsson, Ph.D., ABPP

6:45pm-7:30pm – “Medication Management for OCD” by Wayne Goodman, MD