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Description:
Standardized Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) models, while effective, often fall short when addressing the unique symptom presentations and treatment adherence challenges faced by clients from diverse backgrounds. This advanced training moves beyond basic cultural competence to explore how intersecting identities—including racial/ethnic, religious, and military cultural contexts—shape the content of obsessions, influence avoidance behaviors, and interact with the systemic issues clients face. Using three in-depth case studies, participants will analyze the influence of current sociopolitical stressors (e.g., systemic racism, minority stress, political polarization) as both sources and exacerbating factors for OCD symptoms. The workshop emphasizes the critical need for advanced, evidence-based adaptations to traditional ERP and commitment strategies to ensure ethical and effective treatment for every client.
Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
Analyze Contextual Influence: Identify how racial/ethnic minority stress, specific religious dogma, and military cultural norms influence the content and presentation of OCD symptoms, differentiating culturally normative beliefs from pathological obsessions.
Evaluate Sociopolitical Impact: Analyze the role of current sociopolitical issues (e.g., discrimination, institutional bias) as compounding factors or direct content sources for OCD symptoms (e.g., fears of harm/contamination tied to political violence, social justice scrupulosity).
Adapt Advanced ERP: Develop and justify at least three evidence-based adaptations to standard Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and inhibitory learning strategies to better address OCD that is intrinsically tied to a client’s cultural identity or sociopolitical environment, using case examples.
Target Audience: Introductory. For clinicians with little to no experience in the subject matter. For clinicians with experience who want to strengthen their skillset.
Cost: $20
CE Information (more info below):
NBCC: 1.75 CE
ACEP No. 7365
Gina Abbondante, LLC
ASWB: 1.75 CE
ACE #1909
OCD Training School
APA: 1.75 CE
Getting Your Certificate: You will need to complete both a course evaluation and a course quiz. Please set aside ample time to complete both in one sitting. A course evaluation link will be provided in your course materials. Once you submit your evaluation, a quiz link will show up on the next screen. You will then take the quiz and upon a passing score of 80%, your certificate will automatically be sent to the email address you provide. You will have three attempts to pass the quiz. Please double-check the email address that you provide on the quiz (as well as the correct spelling of your name). Please check your spam folder if you do not see your certificate in your inbox.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: No refunds on asynchronous courses.
Accommodations: If you have a specific learning need, please email us at hello@ocdtrainingschool.com
About Your Trainer:
Michelle Ruiz Deal, LPC-S
Michelle Ruiz Deal, LPC-S, is the Founder and Clinical Director of OnHealing Therapy, a mental health practice specializing in anxiety, trauma, and neurodivergent care in San Antonio, Texas.
With eight years of experience, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor focusing on complex cases where OCD intersects with PTSD and eating disorders. As a proud Latine woman and veteran, Michelle offers bilingual (English/Spanish) and culturally responsive care to veteran, first responder, and equity-seeking populations. She is a dedicated advocate and sought-after speaker, actively challenging mental health stigma using evidence-based treatments like ERP and CPT.
NOTE: This training is for individual clinician use only. If you have a group practice, you will need to set up an account for each individual clinician. SHARING OF ACCOUNTS, TRAINING ACCESS, OR PASSWORDS WILL RESULT IN TERMINATION OF TRAINING ACCESS. NO REFUNDS WILL BE OFFERED. Email hello@OCDTrainingSchool.com if you have any questions.
Gina Abbondante LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7365. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Gina Abbondante LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
OCD Training School, #1909, 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 have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 10/26/24-10/26/27.
OCD Training School is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. OCD Training School maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
OCD Training School is not responsible to verify that American Psychological Association, ASWB, or NBCC continuing education credits are approved by an attendee's respective state licensing Board.
Partial CE credit cannot be given. Live trainings must be attended in their entirety to receive credit. Partial credit cannot be given if an attendee joins late, leaves early, or is not present for the entirety of the live, virtual training.
There is no conflict of interest related to grant funding or research findings. There is no commercial support that would indicate a conflict of interest in regards to the program content, instructor, sponsor, or an endorsement of any other product.
You can reach us at hello@ocdtrainingschool.com
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