Thursday, October 10 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM [CST]
5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Extended: Discounted Early Bird Registration Before September 6.
Regular CE Registration After September 2
Unwanted and intrusive thoughts and images related to violence and sex can be extremely troublesome to clients and can make even the most experienced therapist uneasy. The goal of this workshop is to demystify the process of working with such extreme obsessive thoughts and assist clinicians in providing safe and effective treatment. This workshop is intended to be an advanced training for therapists who work with individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. It is recommended that attendees have a working knowledge and experience with Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) as fundamentals of the method will not be reviewed at length Learning Objectives: - Learn about the various forms of obsessions as they relate to harm and sex, including harm by mental activity and sexual impulses - Develop safe and ethical exposures to use with clients to address obsessions and compulsions. - Develop practical tools to help clients alter their distorted beliefs using CBT, ERP and Minfulness. Registration will open at 9:30am Continental Breakfast will be served at 9:30, and lunch will be provided.
Unwanted and intrusive thoughts and images related to violence and sex can be extremely troublesome to clients and can make even the most experienced therapist uneasy. The goal of this workshop is to demystify the process of working with such extreme obsessive thoughts and assist clinicians in providing safe and effective treatment.
This workshop is intended to be an advanced training for therapists who work with individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. It is recommended that attendees have a working knowledge and experience with Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) as fundamentals of the method will not be reviewed at length
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the various forms of obsessions as they relate to harm and sex, including harm by mental activity and sexual impulses
- Develop safe and ethical exposures to use with clients to address obsessions and compulsions.
- Develop practical tools to help clients alter their distorted beliefs using CBT, ERP and Minfulness.
Registration will open at 9:30am
Continental Breakfast will be served at 9:30, and lunch will be provided.
Located in the historic Chicago Loop and the Village of Skokie, InnerVoice Psychotherapy & Consultation is a private counseling practice with skilled therapists who utilize their diverse experiences and training to provide an empowering therapeutic experience. We specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and couple’s issues. Many of our clients also experience addiction or codependency issues and we utilize a systemic approach to both treat and connect clients with additional resources to aid in their recovery process and help develop positive strategies to manage life stressors. With our diverse, multicultural backgrounds and combined training in social work, counseling, and marriage/family therapy, InnerVoice psychotherapists help clients process pain and struggles, develop a sense of balance and acceptance, and discover a more authentic and empowered sense of self.
Dr. Young is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Clinical Director of Rogers Behaviors Health in Chicago. She supervises the clinicians in the OCD-Anxiety, Mood Disorder, and Eating Disorder Program.
Dr. DeJong is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and clinical supervisor at Rogers Behavioral Health in Hinsdale, where he trains and supervises behavioral specialists and therapists who work in hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. He focuses on anxiety and OCD.
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