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      • EXPERIENCES OF MENTAL HEALTH, RACE & PSYCHOLOGICAL FLEXIBILITY: A SURVEY
      • IS THERE A CONNECTION BETWEEN MOVEMENT AND COMPULSIVE DISORDERS AND NEUROINFLAMMATION IN THE BRAIN?
      • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON OCD (Butler Hospital)
      • NEW OCD STUDY FOR TEENAGERS BETWEEN 13 AND 17 YEARS OLD
      • DARTMOUTH COLLEGE IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR A STUDY ON OCD
      • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON OCD (Kent State University)
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      • 2022
        • ONLINE OCD CONFERENCE (November 4-6, 2022)
        • OCD Awareness Week 2022
          • OCD AWARENESS WEEK SUMMARY
          • THE ONE MILLION STEPS FOR OCD WALK IN FAIRFIELD, CT
          • OCD AWARENESS WEEK COLLOQUIUM – OCD: GETTING HELP AND SUPPORT FOR RECOVERY
        • 27th ANNUAL OCD CONFERENCE (2022)
        • THE ONE MILLION STEPS FOR OCD WALK IN BOSTON, JUNE 11, 2022
        • Mental Health Awareness Outreach Event – Webinar
        • 2022 FAITH & OCD CONFERENCE
        • 2022 ONLINE OCD CAMP
      • 2021
        • Online OCD Conference (October 2021)
        • Online Hoarding Conference
        • Online OCD Camp
        • ONLINE OCD CAMP FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES
        • IOCDF Conferences 2021
      • 2020
        • ONLINE OCD CONFERENCE (Summer 2020)
        • ONLINE OCD SUMMER CAMP
        • OCD Basics & Beyond Program – Mansfield Center, CT (March 12, 2018)
      • 2019
        • 2019 OCD Conference in Austin, TX (July 19 to 21, 2019)
      • 2018
        • 2018 OCD Conference
        • 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk This June!
      • 2017
        • OCD Basics & Beyond Program – Mansfield Center, CT (November 11, 2017)
        • OCD Capital Walk, Washington, DC (October 14, 2017)
        • OCD Basics & Beyond Program – Clinton, CT (October 14, 2017)
        • OCD Basics & Beyond Program – Woodbridge, CT (October 11, 2017)
        • Annual OCD Conference in San Francisco, July 2017
        • 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk 2017
      • 2016
        • Living With OCD – An OCD Awareness Event (October 15, 2016)
        • “Living With OCD” – An OCD AWARENESS WEEK Event (New Haven, CT, October 15, 2016)
        • Annual OCD Conference in Chicago, July 2016
        • 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk 2016
      • 2015
        • 2015 IOCDF Conference
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OCD Connecticut

OCD Connecticut

Welcome to the OCD Connecticut Website!
Published January 17, 2023

CBT SCHOOL – An Online Platform

CBT School

Kimberley Quinlan is the founder of CBT School, which offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for OCD, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. Her training heavily emphasized the practice of Mindfulness for the management of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT School is an online platform that offers support and educational products for those who struggle with OCD, BFRB’s and Anxiety Disorders. Kimberley provides evidence-based treatment modalities for OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors such as Trichotillomania and Skin Picking. Her hope is to provide resources to those who desperately need support and help and inspiration.

Click here for more information about what CBT School has to offer.

Published December 22, 2022

Online OCD Camp

IOCDF OCD Camp

Saturday, February 4 – Sunday, February 5, 2023

Calling all campers (and parents!)
Registration is OPEN for our 2023 Online OCD Camp

The International OCD Foundation’s Online OCD Camp is a virtual event for youth with OCD, and their families! Created especially for youth between the ages of 6 and 17, OCD Camp will feature two days of interactive sessions and activities for three age groups. In addition, the program will include sessions for parents/guardians and opportunities for fun and socialization with other families.

Learn More & Register
Published December 22, 2022

Online Hoarding Disorder Conference

IOCDF Online Hoarding Discorder

March 4–5, 2023 (Saturday & Sunday)

The Online Hoarding Disorder Conference offers an opportunity for professionals — from therapists and social workers to firefighters and other public safety officials — to learn how to work effectively and compassionately with individuals with hoarding disorder (HD).

This conference also provides critical information to individuals, families, and loved ones affected by HD to educate people and their families about effective and compassionate care.

The program for the Online Hoarding Disorder Conference will be released in January 2023. The full schedule will feature sessions for a variety of audiences:

  • Individuals with Hoarding Disorder
  • Family Members and Supporters
  • Community Providers
  • Clinicians and Researchers
Learn More & Register
Published October 26, 2022

OCD AWARENESS WEEK SUMMARY

2022 OCD Awareness Week

OCD Connecticut (OCD CT) held two major events to celebrate OCD Awareness Week (October 9-15, 2022):

OCD Awareness Week Colloquium – OCD: Getting Help and Support for Recovery
An estimated 150 individuals attended the Thursday evening, October 13 session at Sacred Heart University (SHU) led by SHU professor emeritus and OCD CT clinical board advisor Dr. Christina Taylor. Panel members included OCD CT and Fairfield County OCD Support Group members. The discussion focused on OCD symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment – as well as audience questions. The presentation was part of the SHU Human Journey Colloquia 2022 Series. View a PowerPoint presentation shown at the event. See photos from the event.

The One Million Steps for OCD Walk
The 1.3 mile Saturday morning, October 15 walk at Jennings Beach (Fairfield) was designed to promote increased awareness and a supportive community for the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and its State affiliate, OCD CT. It also enabled OCD CT to raise funds for the OCD/related disorders community. Attendees enjoyed the beautiful outdoor opportunity to meet and greet each other and exchange information while embracing life’s uncertainty, one step at a time.

Future Events
OCD CT intends to hold more events during the Spring and Fall of 2023. Virtual as well as in-person sessions will be considered to optimize our Statewide mission of education and outreach. We hope you can be part of these activities.

As always, we welcome your feedback. You can follow us on this website and on Facebook and Instagram.

Published October 22, 2022

IOCDF COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

Calendar

Check out IOCDF’S upcoming in-person and virtual events for all members of the OCD community.

Learn more about IOCDF events, including:

  • In-person & Virtual Conferences
  • Virtual Livestream Programming
  • 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk
  • Trainings for Mental Health Professionals
Published October 22, 2022

IOCDF CONFERENCE SERIES

IOCDF Conferences

IOCDF is thrilled to offer a variety of conferences — both in-person and virtual — for all those impacted by OCD and related disorders. They encourage the global network of people with live experienced, family members and supporters, mental health professionals, researchers, educators, and students to join them for community, collaboration, and education.

Published October 2, 2022

OCD AWARENESS WEEK COLLOQUIUM – OCD: GETTING HELP AND SUPPORT FOR RECOVERY

2022 OCD Awareness Week

In celebration of International OCD Awareness Week, OCD Connecticut is presenting a colloquium – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Getting Help and Support for Recovery – on October 13, 2022 at Sacred Heart University (SHU) in Fairfield, Connecticut. Drs. Christina Taylor and Diane Sholomskas, OCD Connecticut Clinical Board Advisors, and members of the Fairfield County OCD Support Group will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of OCD. The presentation is sponsored by The Human Journey Colloquia 2022 Series and is free and open to the public.

The panel will be held at 7:00 PM in the Loris Forum in the Martire Building at SHU.

Published October 1, 2022

THE ONE MILLION STEPS FOR OCD WALK IN FAIRFIELD, CT

IOCDF Walk

OCD Connecticut is taking part in the One Million Steps for OCD Walk sponsored by @iocdf with a grassroots community walk during OCD Awareness Week in October 2022. This walk provides a supportive community, increases awareness, and raises funds for the IOCDF and its Local Affiliates, enabling them to continue their mission. Funds raised will benefit the OCD and related disorders community. Together we’re embracing uncertainty, one step at a time!

Date: October 15 at 9:00 AM (Rain date is October 16)
Location: Jennings Beach in Fairfield, CT

You can support us by either registering to join our Community Walk Team or by making a donation to our team. Visit our Team Page for the One Million Steps Walk for more information.

Published September 30, 2022

THE OCDOPUS-AN OCD ADVOCACY & RECOVERY SHOP

the ocdopus

Elise Petronzio is the founder of the ocdopus, an OCD advocacy & recovery shop. Elise has had OCD since she was at least six years old. She often thought about things she would love to buy for herself or her friends with OCD. As a result, she started taking those ideas and making them into products that people could actually buy and give to each other.

the ocdopus sells hats, shirts, stickers, sweatshirts, accessories, and jewelry. People give these products to their friends, family members, children, therapists, clients, and support groups. These items spread awareness of what OCD is and what the recovery process entails, in addition to showing solidarity in fighting both the disorder itself and the stigma surrounding it.

These products would make great gifts for the holiday season!

Published August 29, 2022

ONLINE OCD CONFERENCE (November 4-6, 2022)

IOCDF Online OCD Conference (Nov. 2022)

Join the IOCDF for the largest national conference dedicated to OCD!

November 4–6, 2022 (Friday–Sunday)

This year’s conference will feature three days of learning, community building, and virtual programming for the entire OCD and related disorders community, including:

  • Individuals with lived experience
  • Family members & supporters
  • Mental health professionals & researchers

Learn more and register at onlineocdconference.org. Download a conference flyer.

Sessions will be broadcast live via Zoom, meaning anyone from anywhere can attend!

What’s more, content will be available for 60 days following the event, giving you time to access ALL of #OCDCon.

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