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Beyond Checking and Washing: Understanding and Treating the Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Live Interactive Online Webinar
$60.00
Scott Granet, LCSW

Once thought to be a rare psychiatric illness, obsessive-compulsive disorder is now recognized to be quite common as 2-3 million Americans are believed to have it. Although they are not as well known as OCD, several other disorders share significant characteristics with it, and are now considered as part of the obsessive-compulsive spectrum. These include body dysmorphic disorder, illness anxiety disorder, hoarding disorder, trichotillomania, and excoriation disorder. The primary purpose of this webinar is to familiarize attendees with the various diagnoses on the spectrum, to review cognitive and behavioral manifestations of each, and to thoroughly explore forms of treatment.

To earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
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Objectives
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
  • Assess for the presence of these disorders by developing a thorough understanding of the DSM-V diagnostic criteria for each.
  • Identify cognitive and behavioral manifestations for each disorder.
  • Describe rationale for including most of these disorders in the DSM V classification of OCD and Related Disorders.
  • Utilize treatment strategies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, especially exposure and response prevention therapy. Participants will also become familiarized with medications most commonly used to treat these disorders.
  • Audience
    Social Workers and Allied Health Professionals