Programs
OCD Workshops for Parents
Our Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Parent Support and Information Group workshop series covers a range of issues affecting children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and their support networks, from navigating friendships and family gatherings to the ins and outs of treatment and medication. This program is an opportunity to gain invaluable skills and learn how to help your children take control of their condition and thrive. Below you'll find the dates and topics of the 2011-2012 workshops; descriptions to follow.
This series is brought to you by the Child Mind Institute's Intensive Pediatric OCD Program. All workshops are held at the Child Mind Institute headquarters located at 445 Park Avenue (with entrance on 56th Street), New York, NY 10022.
Register for one of the workshops below:
2012
The Nuts and Bolts of Exposure Therapy
Speaker: Jerry Bubrick, PhD, Senior Director, Anxiety & Mood Disorders Center; Director, Intensive Pediatric OCD Program
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Location: Fascitelli Board Room at the Child Mind Institute
At first glance, the treatment for a child with OCD can seem illogical and difficult—why would my child want to do exactly what she fears? In this workshop, Jerry Bubrick, PhD, Senior Director of the Anxiety & Mood Disorders Center and Director of the Child Mind Institute's Intensive Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Program explains why exposure therapy is the gold standard in OCD treatment and how it works to alleviate the extreme anxiety a child experiences around his or her symptoms. He explains how to help your child face the "bully in the brain" head-on and regain control over his or her life.
Is Medication Part of the Answer? Medication Approaches to OCD
Speaker: Roy Boorady, MD, Senior Director of the Child Mind Institute's Psychopharmacology Center
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Location: Fascitelli Board Room
When deciding how to best treat a child with OCD, it is important to be aware of all of the options. Treatment for children with OCD will often involve cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, or a combination of the two. Roy Boorady, MD, Senior Director of the Child Mind Institute's Psychopharmacology Center and one of the nation's foremost experts in the psychopharmacological treatment of children and teens, discusses medication approaches to treating OCD. You'll gain a deeper understanding of when and how medication should be used in the treatment of OCD as well as the benefits and drawbacks of the different classes of medication available.
Real Stories: Parents Speak
Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Fascitelli Board Room at the Child Mind Institute
Join us for a very special Q&A panel of parents who've successfully led their children through the challenges of OCD. They will share personal stories—their struggles as well as the successes—of raising a child with OCD. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight into how you can help your child while maintaining balance in your life.
The Whole Picture: A Family Workshop
Speaker: Jerry Bubrick, PhD, Senior Director, Anxiety & Mood Disorders Center; Director, Intensive Pediatric OCD Program
Date: Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Fascitelli Board Room at the Child Mind Institute
We invite parents and their children to this workshop for a roundtable discussion about how OCD has affected their lives. The discussion will cover topics such as school, friendship, anxiety management and coping skills. This is a great opportunity for families to come together and share common experiences.
No Sweat: Helping Kids with OCD Navigate the Social Scene
Speaker: Jerry Bubrick, PhD, Senior Director, Anxiety & Mood Disorders Center; Director, Intensive Pediatric OCD Program
Date: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Fascitelli Board Room at the Child Mind Institute
Social skills are key to life and kids with OCD often struggle to prevent their anxieties from interfering with their relationships. In this workshop, we will explore the various methods and tools that parents can use to help their child overcome their anxiety and thrive in social situations. This workshop will help improve your child's relationships at home, at school, and in the community.
2011
An Overview of OCD: Managing Symptoms at Home
Speaker: Jerry Bubrick, PhD, Senior Director, Anxiety & Mood Disorders Center; Director, Intensive Pediatric OCD Program
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Location: Fascitelli Board Room at the Child Mind Institute
It is very common for parents to feel overwhelmed and frustrated while living with a child who has OCD, and they often engage in enabling behaviors, give into the demands of the OCD and feel helpless. In this first meeting, you will gain insight on the most effective treatments available for OCD, understand how to manage the symptoms within the context of home life and how to be supportive of your child while simultaneously help him overcome the OCD. You can then bring this exciting information to your schools, doctors, family members, and other concerned people in your life.
When OCD Rules at School
Speaker: Jerry Bubrick, PhD, Senior Director, Anxiety & Mood Disorders Center; Director, Intensive Pediatric OCD Program
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Location: Fascitelli Board Room at the Child Mind Institute
In this workshop, Jerry Bubrick, PhD, Senior Director of the Anxiety & Mood Disorders Center and Director of the Child Mind Institute's Intensive Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Program discusses how OCD symptoms are expressed in school settings and will offer strategies to decrease them, as well as improve their child's functioning and confidence. We encourage both parents and teachers of children with OCD to attend this workshop.
OCD & The Holidays: How To Keep Your Child Merry
Speaker: Jerry Bubrick, PhD, Senior Director, Anxiety & Mood Disorders Center; Director, Intensive Pediatric OCD Program
Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Location: Fascitelli Board Room at the Child Mind Institute
For many, the holidays are a time of excitement and joy; however, for a child with OCD the holidays can present a unique set of challenges that actually exacerbate their anxiety. In this workshop, Jerry Bubrick, PhD, Senior Director of the Anxiety & Mood Disorders Center and Director of the Child Mind Institute's Intensive Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Program helpsparents recognize holiday-oriented OCD triggers and introduces methods for helping your child cope during this uniquely stressful time. You can then bring this exciting information to your schools, doctors, family members, and other concerned people in your life to ensure that the holiday season is merry for all.
