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OCD In Adults: Symptoms, Assessment and An Introduction To First-Line Treatments.

February 20, 2025
WITH PATRICK B. McGRATH, PhD

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Course Description

This course will prepare clinicians to recognize symptoms and perform an assessment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as clearly describe the first-line treatment options for OCD in adults. We’ll begin with identifying the essential diagnostic criteria for OCD and discussing comorbidities associated with OCD that are often seen during the clinical interview. Next, we describe evidence-based assessment tools used for the evaluation of symptoms and severity of OCD. The course concludes with an introduction to contemporary first-line treatment recommendations for adults with OCD. Case examples and practical strategies for assessment and clinical interviewing are included throughout.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the essential diagnostic criteria for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and describe its relationship to common comorbidities. 

2. Prepare an OCD-specific assessment strategy using evidence-based assessment tools.

3. Describe the contemporary first-line treatment recommendations for adults with OCD.


Live, interactive webinar

Participants will be able to ask questions and interact with the presenters

CE Credits

1.5 CE Credits; 1.5 CE Hours

Date & time

Thursday, February 20, 2025
5pm-6:30pm PT
6pm-7:30pm MT
7pm-8:30pm CT
8pm-9:30pm ET

Registration deadline

Closes 30 mins prior to event

Cost of course

Free!

Intended audience

Introductory-level course for Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Other Mental Health Professionals

Presenter

Patrick B. McGrath, PhD

Dr. Patrick B. McGrath, PhD, is the Chief Clinical Officer for NOCD and a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. McGrath specializes in treatment for anxiety, OCD, hoarding, school refusal, and trauma. He has given over 900 presentations on these topics at local, national, and international conferences, as well as at universities, hospitals, and private practices. Dr. McGrath is also an experienced continuing education instructor.  

Dr. McGrath earned his doctoral degree from Northern Illinois University and completed his two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute’s Anxiety Disorders Center.  

Dr. McGrath previously opened and led the Ascension Illinois/Alexian Brothers OCD and Related Anxiety Disorders Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospital, and Residential Treatment Programs. He has extensive clinical experience working with and providing supervision for complex OCD cases. He currently provides weekly consultation at NOCD for OCD, hoarding, and other anxiety-related cases to a national network of clinicians. 

Dr. McGrath is a member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Boards of the International OCD Foundation. He is a Fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and the Immediate Past President of OCD Midwest. Dr. McGrath also provided his expertise in OCD and anxiety disorders as a therapist on the Discovery Health Channel's documentary Anxious. 

Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. McGrath is employed by NOCD and has completed this training as part of his regular duties. Dr. McGrath receives royalties from The OCD Answer Book and his manual Don't Try Harder, Try Different.

Non-financial:  Dr. McGrath is a member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Boards of the International OCD Foundation. He is a Fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and the Immediate Past President of OCD Midwest. Dr. McGrath is an author of the Dimensional Obsessive Compulsive Scale (DOCS).



OCD IN ADULTS
TESTIMONIALS



I was impressed by the condensed information and the usefulness that was presented in such a short amount of time. It was clear, explained in easy-to-understand manner and ready to start utilizing in the practice right after the presentation. The tools offered are very helpful.”

Course participant OCD In Adults: Symptoms, Assessment & An Introduction To First-Line Treatments



The examples and real-world applications that Dr. McGrath gave were very helpful and things that I will take into sessions with my clients."

Course participant OCD In Adults: Symptoms, Assessment & An Introduction To First-Line Treatments



The presenters were very knowledgeable, insightful and detailed. They demonstrated a clear understanding of the subject matter.”

Course participant OCD In Adults: Symptoms, Assessment & An Introduction To First-Line Treatments

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