The OCD Counseling Certificate Program consists of three online self-study courses and the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Counseling Certificate
This comprehensive OCD Training Certificate Program provides an in-depth examination of the etiological and maintaining factors of OCD. As OCD often co-occurs with other mental health conditions, this training provides training on differential diagnosis, as well as guidance on how to develop comprehensive treatment plans when individuals experience co-morbid OCD, including the use of exposure and response prevention (ERP).
A review of current literature and case examples highlights the treatment challenges, including ethical considerations, possible medical complications, recidivism rates, fair treatment projection, and potential long lengths of stay in treatment.
Additionally, the adaptations and considerations for providing quality care in a way that is both trauma-informed and culturally sensitive is emphasized. This intensive training certificate provides clinicians with evidence-based and practical tools to effectively and competently work with individuals with OCD in various treatment settings.
Courses included with this registration:
Etiology, Assessment and Diagnosis of OCD
Evidence-Based Treatments for OCD: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Special Consideration: Trauma-Informed, Individualized and Culturally Sensitive Treatment for OCD
Enrollment in this 3-course bundle also includes the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Counseling Certificate, which is available to participants once coursework has been completed.
These are non-interactive self-study online courses that consist of over 18 hours of video training content. (6+ per course)
Learning Objectives:
After participating in Etiology, Assessment and Diagnosis of OCD participants will be able to:
- Discuss the heritability of OCD.
- List at least two environmental factors that impact the development of OCD.
- Identify the diagnostic criteria for OCD, including rule-outs for the condition.
- Assess clients for overlapping symptom presentations and differentiate OCD from other diagnoses.
After participating in Evidence-Based Treatments for OCD: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) participants will be able to:
- Explain the rationale for utilizing emotional exposure strategies for the management of OCD symptoms.
- Describe two theoretical principles of exposure.
- Create an individualized exposure hierarchy using a sample case.
- Discuss the benefits and challenges of incorporating psychopharmacological interventions for individuals with OCD.
After participating in Special Considerations: Trauma-Informed, Individualized, and Culturally Sensitive Treatment for OCD participants will be able to:
- List at least two adaptations required for treating children with OCD.
- Describe at least one unique consideration of treating perinatal OCD.
- Identify at least two intersectional factors that should be considered when individualizing OCD treatment.
- Apply the principles of trauma-informed care to exposure-based treatment for OCD.
The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Counseling Certificate (OCDCC) program requires completion of three courses:
- Etiology, Assessment and Diagnosis of OCD
- Evidence-Based Treatments for OCD: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Special Consideration: Trauma-Informed, Individualized and Culturally Sensitive Treatment for OCD
Successful completion of each course will earn participants the OCD Counseling Certificate (OCDCC)
Availability: From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.
Who Should Attend: This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.
Teaching Methods: This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.
How to Attend: Instructions for attending and completing a course can be found here.
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Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C
Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C (she/her) is a therapist in private practice at CBT of Central & South Florida (https://cbtcentralflorida.com) and a Consulting Clinical Training Specialist for the Renfrew Center. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida. Additionally, she is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Approved Consultant (CEDS-C) and is a Certified Therapist & Trainer of the Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP). Special treatment interests include Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction such as Rumination Syndrome, OCD, phobias including emetophobia, health-related anxiety, and coping with chronic pain & chronic illness.
Dr. Smith is passionate about the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based treatments, clinical supervision, and clinical training and has presented numerous lectures, workshops, and Keynote presentations at academic and professional conferences nationally and internationally. She has co-authored publications in peer-reviewed journals and is co-author of the peer-reviewed treatment manual and patient workbook, The Renfrew Unified Treatment Model for Eating Disorders and Comorbidity, published by Oxford University Press.
Disclosure Statement: The instructor(s) for this course receive compensation for their services. There are no reported conflicts of interest to disclose.
Credit Hours: This program consists of 18 continuing education hours of credit. A separate certificate of completion is issued with each course.
Counselors:
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Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors. #MHC-0048.
Marriage and Family Therapists: Many MFT licensing boards accept our courses or one of the approvals which we have from professional associations. You can check with your board to determine if your licensing board would accept this course.
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Art Therapists: Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Creative Arts Therapists #CAT-0093.
Other Professionals: This course qualifies for 1080 minutes of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.
These are non-interactive, self-study courses.
