Dr. Patrick B. McGrath serves as the Chief Clinical Officer for NOCD, where he oversees the company's clinical protocols and team of OCD specialists. As the world's leading provider of virtual therapy for OCD, NOCD offers evidenced-based treatment for adults and children around the world struggling with OCD and related conditions, with a network of licensed therapists who are trained, led, and supervised by Dr. McGrath.
He is also a Lead Psychologist at Ascension Illinois Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, where he opened Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospital, and Residential Treatment Programs for Anxiety Disorders, School Refusal, and OCD.
Dr. McGrath is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of OCD treatment experience. He is a member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Boards of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), a Fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and the Past President of OCD Midwest, an affiliate of the IOCDF.
He authored the books “Don't Try Harder, Try Different,” and “The OCD Answer Book” and was featured on the Discovery Health Channel's documentary “Panic” and on three episodes of “Hoarding; Buried Alive” on TLC.
OCD in Adults: Symptoms, Assessment and Subtypes
This course will prepare clinicians to recognize symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder
(OCD) and its subtypes. We’ll begin with identifying the essential diagnostic criteria for OCD.
Next, we will discuss the various subtypes of OCD which participants will learn to recognize
and describe. The course also includes engaging case examples of evidence-based
strategies (e.g., exposure and response prevention) for the treatment of OCD subtypes. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Identify the essential diagnostic criteria for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and its subtypes.
- Identify at least 6 different subtypes of OCD and their unique presentations.
- Describe the first-line treatment recommendations for adults with OCD.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Live Interactive Webinar
12:00 PM PDT - 01:00 PM PDT
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
Patrick McGrath
Licensed Psychologist
Agenda
12:00-12:10pm: Introduction and CE+question information12:10-12:50pm: Presentation
1. All About OCD
2. First-Line Treatments for Adults with OCD
3. Subtypes
12:50-12:55pm: Q&A
12:55-1:00pm: Closing remarks and CE info
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
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