OC-IAEDP: Introduction to OCD Treatment, Looking Through Another Lens

Join us for an amazing connect and learn as we explore more effective ways to address eating disorders that co-occur with OCD. As most of us are aware, many eating disorder professionals receive little to no education about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. However, OCD is a common co-occurring disorder with eating disorders. What is OCD and how do treatment methods differ from traditional eating disorders? The differences are very important to identify as we may unintentionally raise issues through our use of language, goal-setting, and approach if the OCD is missed. The aim of this presentation is to provide an introduction to OCD as well as to the researched and proven treatment model, ERP. Before using the information learned with your eating disorder clients, it is important to find advanced instruction on separating the eating disorder from the OCD so that you can properly treat your clients and empower them to recognize their own path to freedom.