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SPACE - Parenting Tips - Children with Anxiety

September 9, 2021

Does Your Child Have Anxiety or OCD?

Eli Lebowitz, PhD and

Recorded public webinar presented by Dr. Eli Lebowitz. This webinar will introduce SPACE, a proven, effective approach that works directly through you, the parent. Get the tools to be supportive while showing your child confidence that they can cope.

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CT, CBT, ERP - What does it all mean?

ADAA Member Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD provides her expertise to help you learn the difference between Cognitive Therapy (CT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Discover the best treatment option for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Am I The Only One Living With These Thoughts?

ADAA Member Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD talks about intrusive thoughts related to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) treatment.

Presented in partnership with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).

For more resources visit: IOCDF.org #ADAAIOCDFPartnership

Three Things I Need to Know About CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy)

Thursday, June 10, 2021 - 14:44

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment that challenges ineffective thought patterns (cognitions) and ineffective behavior patterns (behavioral) to pursue a more fulfilling life.

Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (in partnership with IOCDF)

ADAA member Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD, LCSW talks about her personal experience with living with OCD. When you are in the middle of a battle or a big trigger, it can seem hopeless but your OCD does not define you and OCD treatment makes that possible for all of us.

Presented in partnership with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).

OCD v OCPD (in partnership with IOCDF)

Learn the differences between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) verse Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) from Eric Storch, PhD.

Presented in partnership with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).

For more resources, IOCDF.org #ADAAIOCDFPartnership

What OCD Is and Is Not (in partnership with IOCDF)

Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD, ABPP explains what obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is and what it is not. He goes over mental health stigma and how OCD can take over your life.

Presented in partnership with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).

For more resources, visit IOCDF.org #ADAAIOCDFPartnership

Whose Brain Is this Anyway?

by Ashley Fisher

May 20, 2021

Ashley's story..."My life experience with anxiety and OCD has gifted me with so much empathy for other people. I know that many people walk around with invisible wounds and demons. The people who we think have it all together fight their own battles behind closed doors..."