This presentation will include an overview of the existing research on OCD among LGBTQIA+ individuals, including how identity-based stressors often intersect with symptoms. Recommendations for treating OCD in LGBTQIA+ clients (inclusive intakes, culturally responsive case conceptualization, etc.) will be shared.
Description:
This presentation will include an overview of the existing research on OCD among LGBTQIA+ individuals, including how identity-based stressors often intersect with symptoms. Recommendations for treating OCD in LGBTQIA+ clients (inclusive intakes, culturally responsive case conceptualization, etc.) will be shared.
Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
Describe several ways in which identity-based stress can intersect with OCD symptoms
List 3 ways to increase cultural responsiveness in intakes and treatment planning
Apply what is learned to their own work with LGBTQIA+ clients with OCD
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 Trainers:
Dr. Caitlin Pinciotti is a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Pinciotti’s research focuses on the assessment, conceptualization, and treatment of OCD, trauma, and PTSD, and she has a secondary interest in OCD in the LGBTQIA+ community. She has published more than 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, given more than 60 peer-reviewed conference presentations, and has led more than 50 invited trainings and workshops for hospitals, clinics, academic institutions, and foundations across the globe. Dr. Pinciotti was the recipient of the 2024 Hartford Hospital Institute of Living Bicentennial Lectureship Award for her work developing and disseminating justice-based exposure and response prevention for identity-related OCD.
Lauren Wadsworth, PhD, ABPP
Dr. Lauren Wadsworth is a board certified clinical psychologist passionate about expanding access to evidence-based mental health treatments as well as furthering diversity and inclusion efforts. She is the founding director of Genesee Valley Psychology (GVP), an insurance-based clinic providing financially accessible evidence-based treatment to the Western NY area, with offices in Rochester and Buffalo. Dr. Wadsworth is also the founding director of Meridian Psychology Practice, a private-pay clinic serving NY, MA, and GA. Passionate about increasing access to evidence-based training, she is a co-founder of the Mental Health Network and Training Institute offering app-based training and consultations. She is the co-founder of Twin Stars Diversity Trainers, a consultation company offering diversity and identity-related trainings for organizations and leadership, and co-authored a related book: Did That Just Happen?! Beyond "Diversity" -Creating Sustainable and Inclusive Organizations. Finally, she is a Clinical Senior Instructor in Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
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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