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The event will be held at:
Trumbull Library
Community Room
33 Quality Street
Trumbull, CT 06611
Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
No fee is required, and refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP to ct.ocdf@gmail.com if you’re interested in attending. Seats are limited to 40.
Download the event flyer.
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This year's conference will take place in San Francisco, CA on July 7–9, 2023 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.
Welcome to the largest international conference dedicated to OCD and related disorders!
This year’s event will feature three days of in-person programming for the entire OCD community, including:
- Individuals with lived experience
- Family members & supporters
- Mental health professionals
- Researchers
Please note: This event is in-person with no virtual options and sessions will not be recorded.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN LATE MARCH 2023!
Can't wait to see you in San Francisco!
Click here for more information.

THE ONE MILLION STEPS FOR OCD WALK IN BOSTON, JUNE 3, 2023
The One Million Steps for OCD Walk is a community engagement event that provides individuals across the country the opportunity to connect, share stories, create impact, and show those who are struggling on their road to recovery that they are not alone. The OCD Walk is an opportunity to raise funds and awareness of what it really means to have OCD.
This year's walk will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 9:00am ET at Carson Beach | 125 William J Day Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125
Click here for more information and to register or donate.

Navigating OCD in Diverse Faith-Based Communities
Monday, May 1, 2023
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!
The IOCDF is excited to present the third annual virtual Faith and OCD Conference on Monday, May 1, 2023! This unique event began out of recognition that many people living with OCD initially seek assistance from a faith leader prior to a mental health provider.
The conference was specifically created to address the needs of a diverse community — spanning all faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds. We’ll provide education about effective treatment and ways to support those in the faith community living with OCD.
Join the IOCDF for this collaborative conversation between faith leaders, mental health providers, and the OCD community!
The conference will take place on Zoom, a HIPAA-compliant platform. Instructions on how to enter the event will be emailed beforehand.
Who Should AttendIndividuals with faith-based OCD, faith leaders, and mental health providers
Individuals & Families — Hear from faith leaders and mental health professionals about how to build a supportive network for recovery — and receive messages of hope shared by those impacted by OCD.
Faith Leaders — Hear from community members with faith-related OCD and learn how to recognize symptoms. Learn about treatment options and how you can help in the recovery process.
Mental Health Professionals — Hear how OCD and treatment intersect with your clients’ faith practices. Learn how to adapt your practice by integrating faith leaders and families in the development of treatment plans. CE credits provided.


March 4–5, 2023 (Saturday & Sunday)
The Online Hoarding Disorder Conference offers an opportunity for professionals — from therapists and social workers to firefighters and other public safety officials — to learn how to work effectively and compassionately with individuals with hoarding disorder (HD).
This conference also provides critical information to individuals, families, and loved ones affected by HD to educate people and their families about effective and compassionate care.
The program for the Online Hoarding Disorder Conference will be released in January 2023. The full schedule will feature sessions for a variety of audiences:
- Individuals with Hoarding Disorder
- Family Members and Supporters
- Community Providers
- Clinicians and Researchers


Calling all campers (and parents!)
Registration is OPEN for our 2023 Online OCD Camp
The International OCD Foundation's Online OCD Camp is a virtual event for youth with OCD, and their families! Created especially for youth between the ages of 6 and 17, OCD Camp will feature two days of interactive sessions and activities for three age groups. In addition, the program will include sessions for parents/guardians and opportunities for fun and socialization with other families.


Join the IOCDF for the largest national conference dedicated to OCD!
This year’s conference will feature three days of learning, community building, and virtual programming for the entire OCD and related disorders community, including:
- Individuals with lived experience
- Family members & supporters
- Mental health professionals & researchers
Learn more and register at onlineocdconference.org. Download a conference flyer.
Sessions will be broadcast live via Zoom, meaning anyone from anywhere can attend!
What's more, content will be available for 60 days following the event, giving you time to access ALL of #OCDCon.

In celebration of International OCD Awareness week, OCD Connecticut is presenting a colloquium – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Getting Help and Support for Recovery – on October 13, 2022 at Sacred Heart University (SHU) in Fairfield, Connecticut. Drs. Christina Taylor and Diane Sholomskas, OCD Connecticut Clinical Board Advisors, and members of the Fairfield County OCD Support Group will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of OCD. The presentation is sponsored by The Human Journey Colloquia 2022 Series and is free and open to the public.
The panel will be held at 7:00 PM in the Loris Forum in the Martire Building at SHU.
Likewise, this year, the IOCDF has multiple ways for you to get involved during OCD Awareness Week. Go to the IOCDF website for more information.

THE ONE MILLION STEPS FOR OCD WALK IN FAIRFIELD, CT
OCD Connecticut is taking part in the One Million Steps for OCD Walk sponsored by @iocdf with a grassroots community walk during OCD Awareness Week in October 2022. This walk provides a supportive community, increases awareness, and raises funds for the IOCDF and its Local Affiliates, enabling them to continue their mission. Funds raised will benefit the OCD and related disorders community. Together we're embracing uncertainty, one step at a time!
Date: October 15 at 9:00 AM (Rain date is October 16)
Location: Jennings Beach in Fairfield, CT
You can support OCD CT by either registering to join its Community Walk Team or by making a donation to its team. Visit its Team Page for the One Million Steps Walk for more information.

July 8-10, 2022 (Friday–Sunday)
(Pre-conference events on Thursday, July 7)
The Annual OCD Conference informs and empowers the OCD community by bringing together health professionals, researchers, individuals with OCD, and their loved ones, with the goal of educating all attendees about the latest treatments, research, and practice in OCD and related disorders.
Welcome to one of the largest national conferences dedicated to OCD!
This year’s Annual OCD Conference will feature three days of programming dedicated to obsessive compulsive disorder and related disorders for the entire OCD community, including:
- Individuals with lived experience
- Family members and supporters
- Mental health professionals
- Researchers


THE ONE MILLION STEPS FOR OCD WALK IN BOSTON, JUNE 11, 2022
The One Million Steps for OCD Walk provides a supportive community, increases awareness, and raises funds for the IOCDF and its Local Affiliates, enabling them to continue their mission. Funds raised benefit the OCD and related disorders community.
Click here for more information and to register or donate.

Monday, May 9, 2022 • 12–5pm ET
Registration is open for the second annual Faith and OCD Conference, happening virtually Monday, May 9! Join the IOCDF for this collaborative conversation between faith leaders, mental health professionals, and the OCD community.
What They Will Cover
Attend virtually, from anywhere!
Many people living with OCD initially seek assistance from faith leaders. This conference addresses the needs of a diverse community — spanning all faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds. They will provide education about effective treatment and ways to support those in the faith community living with OCD.
Who Should Attend
Individuals with faith-based OCD, faith leaders, and mental health providers
Individuals & Families — Hear from faith leaders and mental health professionals about how to build a supportive network for recovery — and receive messages of hope shared by those impacted by OCD.
Faith Leaders — Hear from community members with faith-related OCD and learn how to recognize symptoms. Learn about treatment options and how you can help in the recovery process.
Mental Health Professionals — Hear how OCD and treatment intersect with your clients’ faith practices. Learn how to adapt your practice by integrating faith leaders and families in the development of treatment plans. CE credits provided.



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January 22 & 23 | Saturday & Sunday
Calling all campers (and parents!)
Registration is OPEN for our 2022 Online OCD Camp
This virtual event for kids and teens with OCD and their families will feature two days of interactive sessions and activities. Join the fun, learn how to battle back OCD, and socialize with others who understand! (Pro tip: register by 11/24/21 to receive our special Camp Kit!)


REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE ONLINE OCD CONFERENCE!
The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is so excited to launch this year's Online OCD Conference, a three-day event filled with virtual support, community, and learning. This year's Conference will be held on Friday, October 8th - Sunday, October 10th.
Registration will remain open for on-demand content until Sunday, November 7, 2021
The Online OCD Conference is for everyone in the OCD and related disorders community, including individuals with lived experience, friends/family/supporters, students/trainees, and mental health professionals.
This year's program features talks, discussion groups, social/fun events, and networking opportunities for professionals. Register to join us for a fantastic weekend!
Check out the full schedule and register!

We’re so excited to share with you that the 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk will return this fall 2021! We hope that hosting the Walk in the fall means more of us will be able to gather in person for a fun, community-building event.
Registration for OCD Walks taking place across the country will open this summer, so be sure to check your email preferences to ensure you’re signed up to receive OCD Walk news and updates.
See you in the fall when we come together to raise funds and awareness for the OCD community!
Sincerely,
The OCD Walk Team

Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the International OCD Foundation has made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person Annual OCD Conference in New York, NY, which was scheduled for July 2021.
Although they are disappointed that in-person gatherings at the conference are not possible this year, they know that this is the best way to keep our community safe. Also, they have a full slate of virtual conferences planned for 2021, and they hope you’ll join them!

Saturday, August 7th & Sunday, August 8th, 2021
This two-day virtual event is an excellent opportunity for professionals to expand their expertise (while earning CEs), and for non-professionals to gain valuable knowledge about hoarding disorder (HD).
The event will feature tracks for:
- Individuals with Lived Experience: For those looking to learn more about recovery options and building motivation for treatment.
- Family and Supporters: Family members and friends will learn communication skills and effective support systems.
- Professionals: Mental health professionals, housing authorities, first responders, etc. will benefit from skills training and clinical understanding of hoarding disorder.

The deadline to register for this summer's Online OCD Camp and get a Camp Supplies Box is rapidly approaching!
This virtual event, specifically for kids ages six through 17 with OCD and their families, will take place on Saturday, July 10th and Sunday, July 11th, 2021. The Camp will feature fun activities and interactive presentations. Check out the full schedule here.
Those who register by this Friday, June 11th will have the complimentary Camp Supplies Box mailed to their home before the event!
Register now and get ready to connect with families at this fun-filled event!


The TLC Foundation's VIRTUAL Worldwide Conference on Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors on April 8-11, 2021 is for anyone affected by trichotillomania, dermatillomania, and related behaviors, as well as for family members, clinicians, and researchers. The only event of its kind: top BFRB experts, community leaders, and changemakers lead a weekend of education, support, and most importantly, healing. For more information and to register for this event, go to www.bfrb.org/conference.

$50 /Group 11:00am–4:00pm EST Daily
(Boston, MA timezone)
Kids who are registered by Wednesday, January 6, 2021 will be
shipped a Camp Supplies Box for the event!
- Kids (aged 4-10) & Families
Kids will enjoy an engaging experience through art, presentations, and fun! We invite you to experience this time together as a family. - Parents/Guardians
Parent-only times are focused on teaching the basics, and allowing for Q&A. Parents will also experience a sense of connection and community while meeting other parents.

Each year during the second full week of October, community groups, service organizations, and clinics across the US and around the world celebrate throughout the week with events such as educational lecture series, OCD-inspired art exhibits, grassroots fundraisers, and more.
Last year's OCD Week was a great success and IOCDF looks forward to seeing what it can accomplish in 2020.
Check for updates on what IOCDF has planned!
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The Online OCD Summer Camp sessions and interactive workshops are intended for kids and teens who have lived experience with OCD or related disorders and the youth siblings supporting someone affected by OCD.
The camp will take place from Saturday, July 18 to Sunday, July 19, 2020.
To register, go to kids.iocdf.org/summercamp.
All presentations will take place in a live stream via Zoom. Registrants will receive the URL link to access the Zoom room on the day before the event.
Registration is capped at 100 participants, so be sure to register soon!
Registration is $25 per participant.

The first event of its kind, this virtual event has programming for everyone in the OCD community: individuals with lived experience, their family members and supporters, and the professionals who treat them.
Running from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2020, this virtual event will feature 70 talks, 36 discussion groups, and 160 presenters.
For more information, go to https://event.vconferenceonline.com/microsite/html/event.aspx?id=1634.

TLC's International Conference on Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors is the only event of its kind: top BFRB experts, community leaders, and changemakers will guide nearly 500 individuals, families, and treatment providers through a weekend of education, support, and most importantly, healing.
WHERE: ROSEMONT, IL at the HYATT REGENCY O'HARE (Chicago area)
WHEN: APRIL 2-5, 2020
Click here for more details
BE A SPONSOR:
Your support brings individuals and families together to make life-changing connections with peers, support networks, services, and treatment providers. Our sponsors are part of those connections!
- Share your tools and resources with patients and families.
- Get feedback on treatment technology from the world's top BFRB researchers.
- Recruit participants for your advocacy work and research studies.
- Tens of thousands of individuals, families, and treatment providers trust that The TLC Foundation for BFRBs and our partners will provide evidence-based information and trusted resources.
BE A PRESENTER:
Clinicians, researchers, and community leaders are invited to submit proposals to present at The TLC Foundation for BFRBs International Conference on Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.
TLC's International Conference on BFRBs guides patients and their families through a weekend of strategy-building, self-discovery, and healing; while also offering high quality, in-depth training and education to treatment providers, and fostering collaboration amongst researchers.
Click here to be a presenter
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!


A one-day training designed to provide mental health professionals with an overview of evidence-based treatment for body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), including trichotillomania and excoriation disorder.
December 7, 2019
Cost: $125.00
Child Study Center at
Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at
NYU Langone Health Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
One Park Avenue
7th Floor, Central Park
New York, NY 10016
After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:
- List the 5 modalities of the ComB Model for Behavioral Treatment of BFRBs.
- Analyze the role of functional analysis in developing a patient treatment plan.
- Design and implement specific Cognitive Behavioral interventions for BFRBs.
- Develop treatment plans for adults, children, and adolescents who have BFRBs.
- Demonstrate ACT and DBT techniques as used in BFRB treatment.
- Psychologists
- Therapists
- Counselors
- Social workers

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This year's Conference will include diverse programming, events, and resources to engage all members of the OCD community!
For more information, visit the OCD Conference website.

This year, in addition to the flagship 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk in Boston, a walk closer to Fairfield County will take place at Morgan Memorial Park, Glen Cove, NY (Long Island). To attend one of these OCD Walks, or participate by setting up a team as part of the Community Walk and holding a grassroots event, there’s an opportunity for everyone to get involved!
The Boston walk will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at DCR Mother's Rest at Carson Beach. For more information and to register for this walk, click here.
The Glen Cove, NY (Long Island) walk will take place on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Morgan Memorial Park. For more information and to register for this walk, click here.

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This year, more than 25 OCD Walks will take place across the US over the first two weekends in June! Whether you’re able to join us at the flagship 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk in Boston, attend an OCD Walk hosted by one of our Local Affiliates in cities across the US, or participate by setting up a team as part of the Community Walk and holding a grassroots event, there’s an opportunity for everyone to get involved!
The Boston walk will take place on Sunday June 3rd, 2018 at the Jamaica Pond.
For more information and to register for the walk, click here.


- Increase the public's awareness about OCD and its impact on all those affected.
- Provide information on available resources for OCD and related disorders.
- Help individuals learn to advocate — not only for the OCD community in their local and larger governments, but also for themselves, as they seek out treatment and additional support in their communities.

As part of OCD Awareness Week, OCD Connecticut is hosting “OCD Basics & Beyond” programs in Clinton, Woodbridge, and Mansfield Center, CT. These free educational seminars will review the basics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in both adults and children. A review of symptoms, treatment and strategies to support a loved one with OCD will be presented. Real life experiences will be shared and there will be a Q & A session at the end. Dates & location details are below:
- Wednesday, October 11, 2017 – The Woodbridge Town Library. 10 Newton Road, Woodbridge, CT, 5:30 – 7:30 PM (Light dinner will be served). Download a flyer containing all details.
- Saturday, October 14, 2017 – The Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, CT, 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Light refreshments will be served). Download a flyer containing all details.
- Saturday, November 11, 2017 – Natchaug Hospital, 189 Storrs Road, Mansfield Center, CT, 10:00 AM –12:00 PM (Light refreshments will be served). Download a flyer containing all details.

The Conference features more than 100 presentations, workshops, and seminars as well as nearly two-dozen support groups and various evening events. Our presenters include some of the most experienced and knowledgeable clinicians and researchers in the field, as well as people with OCD and family members sharing their stories about life with OCD. Registration is now open for the 24th Annual OCD Conference being held in San Francisco, CA on July 7-9, 2017. Visit www.ocd2017.org for more information.
24th Annual OCD Conference
July 7-9, 2017
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
San Francisco, CA
www.ocd2017.org

Let’s see how many million steps we can collectively take for OCD if we all work together! 1 in 100 people in the US are living with OCD. And many of those people don’t have access to effective treatment. Help us change that. Take a step and be part of #1million4OCD.
For more details, go to the International OCD Foundation’s Walk registration web page.

This event will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at The Yale Child Study Center, 230 S. Frontage Rd., New Haven, CT, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. This program is FREE and lunch will be provided.
To attend, please register by calling 860-415-6233 or emailing: Ct.ocdf@gmail.com. Download a flyer containing all details.
To learn more about OCD Awareness Week, visit the IOCDF website at iocdf.org/programs/ocdweek.

OCD Awareness Week takes place during the second full week of October each year, and this year it’s October 9–15, 2016. For more information, visit the IOCDF website at iocdf.org/programs/ocdweek.

If you would like more information about this study, click here.
To determine initial eligibility for the study, you will need to complete a 20 minute phone screen with a research assistant, where you will be asked questions about your mental and physical health.

The Conference features more than 100 presentations, workshops, and seminars as well as nearly two-dozen support groups and various evening events. Our presenters include some of the most experienced and knowledgeable clinicians and researchers in the field, as well as people with OCD and family members sharing their stories about life with OCD.
This will be the 23rd Annual OCD Conference — we hope that you will join us!
For more information, contact the IOCDF.

Let’s see how many million steps we can collectively take for OCD if we all work together! 1 in 100 people in the US are living with OCD. And many of those people don’t have access to effective treatment. Help us change that. Take a step and be part of #1million4OCD.
OCD Connecticut has a team walking in Boston and they want you to join them!! Joining Team Connecticut is easy – just go to this link: www.crowdrise.com/susanschuster-1Million4OCD2016-Bos/fundraiser/susanschuster and click on "Register".
Download a flyer.
How to Love and Nurture Your Child while Quieting their Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD Connecticut presents this educational program for parents and loved ones of children, adolescents and young adults living with OCD. The program will include a discussion about what OCD is, how it effects your loved one and family, and tips and strategies to support your parenting.
The event will take place on Wed., November 4th from 7:00-8:30pm at Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, CT. For directions, click here.
We hope you will consider attending this program. Download a flyer with all the details. You can also visit OCD Connecticut's website at ocdct.org.



This year is the 22nd Annual OCD Conference — we hope that you will join us to make this the best Conference yet!
More questions? Contact the IOCDF.
Want to receive updates from the IOCDF about the latest Conference information? Sign up to receive updates via email.

Let’s see how many million steps we can collectively take for OCD if we all work together! 1 in 100 people in the US are living with OCD. And many of those people don’t have access to effective treatment. Help us change that. Take a step and be part of #1million4OCD.
OCD Connecticut has a team walking in Boston and they want you to join them!! Joining Team Connecticut is easy – just go to this link: www.crowdrise.com/susanschuster-1million4ocd2015/fundraiser/susanschuster and click on Join.
Download a flyer containing all details.












