Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and Anxiety-Related Disorders
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Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and Anxiety-Related Disorders

Thu, Apr 10th, 2025
12:00pm – 3:15pm US Eastern Time
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About the Event

This live webinar event is designed to equip mental health professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), an evidence-based therapeutic intervention for anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related conditions. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical foundations of ERP, including its principles of habituation, inhibitory learning, and emotional processing.

The event emphasizes the development of competencies for designing and implementing personalized ERP interventions tailored to client needs, addressing common challenges such as resistance, avoidance, and treatment adherence. Through interactive case studies, role-plays, and practical exercises, attendees will refine their ability to guide clients in facing fear-provoking stimuli while preventing compulsive behaviors, fostering long-term symptom reduction.

This training is ideal for therapists seeking to expand their proficiency in ERP, enhance treatment outcomes, and integrate cutting-edge strategies into their clinical practice. Join us to deepen your expertise in delivering effective, compassionate care that empowers clients to reclaim their lives from anxiety and OCD.

Live Event This is a live online event. It will be conducted via Zoom Webinar.

Live Event Instructor

Madina Alam

Madina Alam

Madina Alam is a licensed mental health therapist in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is trained in a type of cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT), called exposure response prevention (ERP). ERP is a type of therapy that shows people how to make change versus just talking about it. Exposure work is found to be the #1 type of treatment, research backed to help improve anxiety, trauma and depression. Madina specializes in anxiety related disorders, helping people with their relationships, mood and overall functioning. Talking about how we feel and understanding ourselves is only a small part of change. It means nothing without the follow thru of changed behavior, in session! She believes therapy is similar to personal training…you wouldn’t go to your trainer and talk about why you haven’t been working our or how to workout, you would actually workout!

She is also known for their participation in the 28th season of the popular reality show, 'The Bachelor'. She firmly believes in making mental health discussions more appealing and less stigmatized. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), she uses her platform to promote the importance of therapy and mental health, often emphasizing that ‘saying how you feel is sexy'. Madina's bold and empowering stance has inspired many of her followers to prioritize their mental health and seek professional help when needed. In addition to their advocacy work, Madina is also a talented speaker and model. Her commitment to breaking down stigmas and promoting mental health awareness continues to inspire.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, MFT's and Addiction Professionals.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Identify the core components of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
  2. 2 Design personalized ERP treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.
  3. 3 List three types of Exposure and Response Prevention techniques.

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Event Agenda

Agenda times are listed in US Eastern Time. That is 3 hours later than US Pacific Time. The event starts at 9:00am US Pacific Time.

12:00-12:45pm 

  • Understanding OCD and Introduction to ERP
  • Defining Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Epidemiology and Prevalence
  • Theoretical Foundations of ERP
  • Basic Principles and Rationale

12:45-1:30pm

  • Assessment and Case Formulation
  • Conducting Comprehensive Assessments for OCD
  • Diagnosing OCD
  • Subtypes of OCD
  • Case Examples and Discussion

1:30-1:45pm Break


1:45-3:00pm

  • Designing Exposure Hierarchies & Implementing ERP Techniques
  • Principles of Exposure Hierarchies
  • Systematic Construction of Exposure Plans
  • Tailoring Hierarchies to Individual Client Needs
  • Group Activity: Creating Exposure Hierarchies
  • Practical Application of Exposure Techniques
  • Addressing Common Challenges in ERP
  • Video Demonstrations and Case Studies
  • Interactive Q&A Session

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