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Announcing The OCD Summit with Stuart Ralph

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Patrick Carey
By Patrick Carey

Today we’re bringing you a special announcement about an event with Stuart Ralph, creator and host of The OCD Stories podcast. Stu is tireless in his efforts to help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and his podcast is one of the best sources of information about OCD on the internet. Here’s Stu with the details.

What is it?

The OCD Summit is a six-part live webinar series with six OCD experts hosted by Stuart Ralph, who also hosts The OCD Stories podcast. The content of each webinar has been curated by the clinician, and will be the basis of the first 45 minutes of the webinar. The last 45 minutes of each webinar will give you the opportunity to ask questions of the clinician being interviewed. 

Why would I participate? 

Because OCD treatment can always get better. Continued development is important as a therapist, and learning from these six clinicians who have dedicated their lives to OCD treatment is a great way to continue the good work you’re already doing to help those afflicted. 

Great, but I’m pretty busy. When is it?

There will be one webinar each week, starting in October. If you miss one, that’s okay– you will get access to a recording 48 hours after the conclusion of each webinar. This way you can enjoy at your own leisure. We know how busy clinicians are! 

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Thanks to Stu for these answers. But why is NOCD involved?

We’ve known Stu for quite a while now, and he’srelentless in his efforts to help people learn about OCD and feel better. He has been one of the most consistently helpful presences in a community that could use more of them. Stu’s podcast has benefitted us greatly in our own journeys, so we’re glad to tell you about his latest effort– which we think will be edifying for all kinds of clinicians. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with OCD, schedule a free call today with the NOCD clinical team to learn more about how a licensed therapist can help. ERP is most effective when the therapist conducting the treatment has experience with OCD and training in ERP. At NOCD, all therapists specialize in OCD and receive ERP-specific training.

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Taylor Newendorp

Taylor Newendorp

Network Clinical Training Director

I started as a therapist over 14 years ago, working in different mental health environments. Many people with OCD that weren't being treated for it crossed my path and weren't getting better. I decided that I wanted to help people with OCD, so I became an OCD therapist, and eventually, a clinical supervisor. I treated people using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and saw people get better day in and day out. I continue to use ERP because nothing is more effective in treating OCD.

Gary Vandalfsen

Gary Vandalfsen

Licensed Therapist, Psychologist

I’ve been practicing as a licensed therapist for over twenty five years. My main area of focus is OCD with specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy. I use ERP to treat people with all types of OCD themes, including aggressive, taboo, and a range of other unique types.

Madina Alam

Madina Alam

Director of Therapist Engagement

When I started treating OCD, I quickly realized how much this type of work means to me because I had to learn how to be okay with discomfort and uncertainty myself. I’ve been practicing as a licensed therapist since 2016. My graduate work is in mental health counseling, and I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy because it’s the gold standard of OCD treatment.

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