Did you know that anxiety disorders and OCD work differently in children than in adults? This may seem intuitively obvious but is not reflected in most treatments for child anxiety and OCD. Current treatment protocols conceptualize anxiety disorders and OCD as the result of an overactive threat detection system. This understanding falls short when we […]
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Taking steps towards increased awareness for OCD and related disorders.
Please join us at the annual OCD walk, sponsored by OCD SF Bay Area, where Joan Davidson serves on the Board of Directors.
The One Million Steps for OCD Walk provides a supportive community, increases awareness, and […]
Taking steps towards increased awareness for OCD and related disorders.
Please join us at the annual OCD walk, sponsored by OCD SF Bay Area, where Joan Davidson serves on the Board of Directors.
The One Million Steps for OCD Walk provides a supportive community, increases awareness, and raises funds for the IOCDF and its Local […]
A compensated study to identify genetic factors contributing to the development of OCD.
You will either provide a spit sample in person or send it to us via mail in a kit we provide.
Applicants must:
Join more than 1,000 clinicians and researchers from across the US and around the world for vibrant programming, impactful connections with peers, and access to exhibitors and sponsors all while enjoying the beauty and excitement of Denver.
Joan Davidson will present a workshop with Rochelle Frank, Ph.D., “The Role of Cognitive and Emotional Schemas in Transdiagnostic […]
Organized by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), Joan Davidson, C. Alec Pollard, and Sally Winston will present a workshop, “Mistakes, Failures, and Interminable Cases: Lessons Learned in the Real World” at the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) virtual conference
The Online OCD Conference is the largest national conference dedicated to obsessive-compulsive disorder. This three-day event, hosted by the […]
We all had our fair share of struggle this past year-plus. But it’s hard to argue that parents of young children had it particularly rough. Workloads doubled, tripled, or quadrupled overnight for parents who suddenly found themselves not “just” parenting and working their regular jobs, but now also acting as stand-in teachers and childcare providers. […]
This 6-day event is a 12-hour online training that introduces clinicians to the essential theory, structure, and techniques of exposure therapy for anxiety spectrum disorders.
The training includes guidelines to implement psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, construct exposure hierarchies, conduct exposure and response prevention, and implement relapse prevention.
The training includes demonstrations and videos to enhance learning.
Learn about Exposure […]
This 8-week intensive program beginning March 15th meets twice a week–with an initial consultation to be scheduled individually–and the option for additional individual sessions to be scheduled throughout
Please see the PROGRAM DETAILS below for more information.
Parenting a child with OCD is HARD. It can be confusing to know how to respond to your […]
Dr. Joan Davidson
Your ERP Questions Answered: Part 2
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February 9, 2019