Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a unique diagnosis that requires a specialized approach. Having knowledge of this disorder’s characteristics and evidenced-based treatment approaches is essential to supporting clients who have OCD. This course will review the diagnostic criteria for OCD, paying special attention to the main characteristics of obsessions and compulsions. Learners will discover assessment procedures that elicit core symptomology. CBT and ERP will be presented as the preferred, evidenced-based approaches to treating this disorder and learners will define proper treatment approaches and interventions.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of Obsessive-Compulsive disorder and identify key symptomology through review of the DSM-5-TR criteria.
- Differentiate between obsessions and compulsions of the disorder and show examples of how each manifests with OCD.
- Discover methods of engaging clients in OCD treatment.
- Formulate appropriate intervention plans for evidence-based treatment.
- Evaluate and implement evidenced-based treatment methods, such as CBT and ERP.
- Develop increased confidence and skill in supporting clients with OCD.
Syllabus:
Objective #1: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of Obsessive-Compulsive disorder and identify key symptomology through a review of the DSM-5-TR criteria.
- Case study: Tom
- Cycle of OCD
- Statistics, impacts, quality of life
- Origins, neurophysiology
- Types of OCD
Objective #2: Differentiate between obsessions and compulsions of the disorder and show examples of how each manifests with OCD.
- Categorizing OCD obsessions and compulsions
- Key features
- Thought fusions
- Non-specific cognitive biases
- Case example: Jennifer
- Pure OCD
Objective #3: Discover methods of engaging clients in OCD treatment.
- Differential diagnosis
- Clinical assessment
- Possible functional issues
- Clinical observations
- OCD vs OCPD
Objective #4: Formulate appropriate intervention plans for evidence-based treatment.
- Case study: James
- Four principles of OCD treatment
- Principles examples
Objective #5: Evaluate and implement evidence-based treatment methods, such as CBT and ERP.
- CBT review, evidence base
- Medication
- Cognitive distortions and OCD
- Treatment success variables
- Case study: Ricky
- ERP
- Exposure therapy examples
- Monitoring anxiety
- ACT
Objective #6: Develop increased confidence and skill in supporting clients with OCD.
- OCD treatment in practice
- Summary of core tenets of OCD treatment
- The importance of training and competence
- Resources review
- Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 6 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 6 hours of Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Recording Date: May 16, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 6hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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