OCD Training School/OCD+PTSD: Differential Diagnosis & Treatment Considerations

"I learned a LOT from this training! It will definitely inform how I approach working with clients with OCD and PTSD."

"Bronwyn is an amazing presenter with a wealth of knowledge, and is so generous with her sharing of information and support. I can't wait to try the trauma mapping activity and put this information into practice. The case examples were also fantastic and very illustrative."

"I loved the case examples that were provided. It is very helpful for me to learn to hear about how to conceptualize based on actual symptom presentations. Thank you for a great training!"

OCD+PTSD Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Considerations

  • $110

OCD+PTSD: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Considerations (3CEs)

  • Course
  • 365-day access

OCD and PTSD can have some shared features and often co-occur. This course will go over differential diagnosis, case examples, and treatment considerations.

About This Course

Description:
PTSD co-occurs in approximately 25% of those with OCD. OCD occurs in approximately 31-41% of those with PTSD. It's important that OCD specialists and trauma specialists both have an understanding of the other condition. This course will go over symptoms that can look similar in each condition and how to address them. We will also discuss how OCD and PTSD can interfere in the treatment of the other condition. We will touch on implications for ERP and take a deeper dive into implications for I-CBT, including where trauma reactions may show up during treatment. We will also discuss clinical judgment points on when to focus on PTSD or when to focus on OCD as the primary condition and how to know when to pivot treatment between the two.

Objectives
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Distinguish between PTSD and OCD symptoms.

  • Assess if PTSD and OCD symptoms are occurring during and interfering with the treatment of the other condition.

  • Construct a map of overlapping symptoms to aid in treatment planning.

Target Audience: Introductory. For clinicians with little to no experience in the subject matter (OCD+PTSD)

Date: Asynchronous, Self-Paced Home Study

Time: Asynchronous, Self-Paced Home Study

Cost: $110 USD

CE Information (more info below):

NBCC: 3 CEs
ACEP No. 7365
Gina Abbondante, LLC
ASWB: 3 CEs
ACE #1909
OCD Training School
APA: 3 CEs

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 given on asynchronous, self-paced home study courses.

Accommodations: If you have a specific learning need, please email us at hello@ocdtrainingschool.com


About Your Trainer:
Bronwyn Shroyer, LCSW:
Bronwyn Shroyer, LCSW owns a private practice and specializes in OCD and PTSD. Bronwyn is trained in Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) by the co-founder, Frederick Aardema, PhD and is one of the first I-CBT trainers in the United States. She is also an EMDR Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant. Bronwyn is certified in Ex/RP (ERP) by UPenn's Center for the Study and Treatment of Anxiety.

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.

Additional Information

What types of CEs are associated with this course?

  • 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.

Is there any commercial support/conflict of interest associated with this 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.

Who do I reach out to if I have questions?

You can reach us at hello@ocdtrainingschool.com

References

Bibliography:

Fenlon, E. E., Pinciotti, C. M., Jones, A. C., Rippey, C. S., Wild, H., Hubert, T. J. J., Tipsword, J. M., Badour, C. L., & Adams, T. G. (2023). Assessment of Comorbid Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Assessment, 31(1), 126–144. https://doi.org/10.1177/10731911231208403

Pinciotti, C. M. (2023). Adapting and integrating exposure therapies for obsessive–compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder: Translating research into clinical implementation. Clinical Psychology Science and Practice30(2), 190–203. https://doi.org/10.1037/cps0000143

Pinciotti, C. M., Fontenelle, L. F., Van Kirk, N., & Riemann, B. C. (2022). Co-occurring obsessive-compulsive and posttraumatic stress disorder: A review of conceptualization, assessment, and cognitive behavioral treatment. Journal of cognitive psychotherapy36(3), 207-225

Pinciotti, C. M., Horvath, G., Wetterneck, C. T., & Riemann, B. C. (2022). Does a unique co-occurring OCD and PTSD factor structure exist?: Examination of overlapping OCD and PTSD symptom clusters. Journal of Anxiety Disorders85, 102511.
Wadsworth, L. P., Van Kirk, N., August, M., Kelly, J. M., Jackson, F., Nelson, J., & Luehrs, R. (2023). Understanding the overlap between OCD and trauma: development of the OCD trauma timeline interview (OTTI) for clinical settings. Current Psychology42(9), 6937-6947.

APA Approved Sponsor

NBCC ACEP No. 7365

ASWB ACE #1909