Identifying and Addressing Comorbid OCD During Trauma Work
Given the significant overlap between OCD and PTSD, If you treat trauma, it’s crucial to master OCD assessment for effective treatment planning. This training empowers attendees with essential knowledge and skills to accurately diagnose OCD, distinguish it from related disorders such as PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Phobias, and formulate comprehensive treatment plans for co-occurring OCD and PTSD.
Participants will gain hands-on experience and practical tools, making this training invaluable for mental health professionals using cognitive-behavioral, trauma-focused treatments like Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and other cognitive strategies to address trauma-related beliefs.
Who should attend? This training is for licensed providers, as well as students, interns, residents, fellows, and trainees specializing in trauma-focused therapy. Join us to enhance your expertise and improve your clients’ outcomes!
Workshop Details
Trainers: Stacia Dancsak, LMSW, Emily Weems, LCSW-S, and Jen Sy, PhD
Date and Time: Thursday, September 26th, 2024 from 9am to 1pm CST
Location: Online via Zoom
Duration: 4-hour Workshop
Registration fee of $100 per clinician.
Disclaimer: Stacia Dancsak, LMSW, Emily Weems, LCSW-S, and Jen Sy, PhD have no conflicts of interest.
Presented By:
Stacia Dancsak, LMSW
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Stacia Dancsak, LMSW, is an outpatient therapist at OCDI Texas, and serves as family therapist for the residential treatment program. Stacia received her masters degree in social work, with a clinical specialization in OCD and anxiety disorders, from Baylor University. She completed her advanced internship at McLean OCDI where she enhanced her interest in the importance of evidenced based practices. Stacia is passionate about helping adults and adolescents gain freedom from their anxiety and achieve their life’s full potential. She has particular interest in the intersection of OCD and personality disorders, as well as the neuropsychology of OCD.
Jen Sy, PhD
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Jen Sy, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist at OCDI Texas and Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine. Her clinical and research interests focus on optimization of exposure therapy for anxiety disorders, particularly in OCD, panic disorder, and social anxiety. She received her bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science at Dartmouth College and completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming. She completed pre-doctoral clinical training at the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center before joining OCDI as a postdoctoral fellow in 2013. Dr. Sy is particularly interested in helping patients identify common behaviors and thought processes that occur across diagnoses so they can apply what they learn in OCD/anxiety treatment to other areas of their lives.
Emily Weems, LCSW-S
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Emily Weems, LCSW-S, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at OCD Institute | Texas and Adjunct Instructor at Baylor College of Medicine. She treats adolescents and adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, and related disorders. She has a strong passion and dedication for working with individuals struggling with severe OCD/anxiety and co-morbidities in a residential/intensive setting. She received her Bachelor’s of Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans and her Master’s of Social Work from University of Texas- Austin. Emily completed her clinical training at Baylor College of Medicine where she served marginalized communities with complex mood, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Cancellation, Substitutions, and Refunds
Registration fees, minus a $50 service charge, will be refunded to participants who send a written cancellation via email to admin@strongstartraining.org postmarked no less than 15 days before the training. No refunds will be made thereafter. A colleague may be substituted for no extra charge if STRONG STAR Training Initiative is notified at least two business days before the training. In some cases, you may be able to reschedule to a future Learning Community with no additional cost.
Continuing Education
The STRONG STAR Training Initiative offers attendees 3 Continuing Education (CE) Credits for participating in the 1-day workshop. Participants who attend are eligible to receive 3 CE Credits. To obtain CE Credits, attendees must sign in at the start of the course and sign out after its conclusion. To obtain CE Credits, attendees must sign in at the start of the course and sign out after its conclusion. Inquiries regarding CE may be directed via email to admin@strongstartraining.org.
Our continuing education credits have historically been recognized by most professional state licensing boards. However, this is not guaranteed. Please check with your licensing board for verification.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Identifying and Addressing Comorbid OCD During Trauma Work
Please note Agenda “Time” based on Central Standard Timezone
| 9:00 am – 9:15 am | Comorbidity of OCD and PTSD |
| 9:15 am – 10:15 am | Assessment of OCD |
| 10:15 am – 11:00 am | Treatment Considerations for Comorbid OCD and PTSD |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Wrap Up/Q & A |