Mental illness is often times a misunderstood area within the church. Frequently, those who are suffering are told to “pray about it,” rather than to seek help from a psychiatrist or therapist. This can invalidate those struggling and distance them from reaching out. This presentation is designed to help attendees learn how to open up […]

July 27-29, 2018 Why Attend the Annual OCD Conference? As the only national event focused solely on OCD and related disorders, the Annual OCD Conference is a jam-packed weekend chock-full of information, resources, and support for everyone affected by OCD and/or a related disorders. Hear what a few of our attendees had to say about […]

Sutter Family Medicine Residency Program (FMRP) 1201 Alhambra Suite 340 Sacramento, CA 95816 August 8, 2018 2:30-3:30pm Dr. Zasio will provide training to residency students who are looking to increase their understanding of common anxiety disorders and treatment strategies which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention Techniques.

Learning how to be mindful and stay in the present moment is a helpful skill when dealing with anxiety. Our brains are neuroplastic, which means they have the ability to change. Neuropsychologist Rick Hanson has done a lot of research on the brain and is the author of How to Hardwire Your Brain for Happiness. […]

Brian was diagnosed with OCD in 2007 and began treatment in that same year at The Anxiety Treatment Center. Brian's story is that of success and he is now a spokesperson and advocate of successful OCD treatment. To quote Brian, "My story is a story of hope for others! Effective OCD treatment is available. I'm […]

  Exposure therapy is the gold standard for the treatment of anxiety-related disorders, such as OCD, social anxiety, and phobias. Recently, therapists have begun using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), in conjunction with traditional exposure therapies, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ACT’s focus on mindfulness and values can enhance treatment, and help people build […]

Anxiety Disorders represent the largest mental health population in the United States yet remain the most underrepresented when it comes to specialists who are trained in the front-line, evidence-based treatment modalities. Compounding these conditions is the impact that anxiety takes on the lives of those who suffer, often times resulting in a co-morbid depressive disorder. […]

Many people who have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder are not told by their providers “which” anxiety disorders. Commonly people say, “I have anxiety,” or “I suffer from an anxiety disorder,” without really knowing what that means. This presentation will distinguish between the various anxiety disorders, common symptoms, and how treatment can vary.

This presentation will discuss the prevalence, symptoms and treatment of OCD in children and adolescents. Learn how to recognize signals, and modify and improve family expectations.

Those struggling with OCD often times feel alone, as if no one understands what they are going through. Being told to just not worry or that what they feel is silly perpetuates the suffering and invalidation of their disorder. This panel will talk candidly about their OCD, how they embraced their treatment, importance of family […]

Who's more of expert than the experts themselves....the patients who have lived through it. This presentation will include a panel of individuals who are currently, or have previously, been in treatment for an anxiety disorder. For anyone interested in hearing directly about their personal journey's, you are encouraged to attend.

Presented by Mallory Eastman, MA, LMFT. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often known to affect elements of one's life that they hold dear to them, creating havoc in these areas that once added value and purpose. Scrupulosity is a form of OCD that involves religious and moral obsessions, resulting in exaggerated rituals and compulsions to […]

Please join us for an OCD Dinner Talk Presentation with Dr. Ryan Vidrine and Dr. Robin Zasio. “The Use of dTMS in Treatment Resistant OCD: FDA Clearance Data, Clinical Perspectives, and Live Demonstration” with Dr. Ryan Vidrine. “Using Evidence Based Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder” with Dr. Robin Zasio. Seating is limited so please RSVP […]

Rather than “OCD for Dummies,” as so many books have been titled, this play on words is useful for both providing knowledge about OCD but also helping the listener to understand that OCD is not about an absence of logic or intellectual understanding. Rather, many sufferers are fully aware of the irrational nature of their […]

Presented by Mallory Eastman, LMFT. This presentation is geared towards an all-inclusive audience of sufferers, supportive family and friends, and clinicians alike, who, are curious about Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Please join us as we explore how to spot the signs, when to seek treatment, and what can be done to help sufferers, and their […]

By Dr. Robin Zasio, Psy.D. With the pressures and demands to perform well in school, many individuals struggle with anxiety that can impair their ability to focus and concentrate.  This can greatly impact the outcome on exams and other assignments related to the educational environment. This presentation will introduce Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a treatment […]

Presented by Dr. Robin Zasio, Psy.D. Many people who struggle with anxiety have not been properly diagnosed or haven’t been told what their diagnosis is. Likewise, many family members are unclear as to why a loved one has been given a particular diagnosis and what the treatment should look like. This presentation will help individuals […]

Registration: 8am-9am Grand Marshal: 9am-9:30am Walk Commences: 9:30am. The 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk is pleased to host this year's Grand Marshal Brian Cuban, Author of Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder,” in which he chronicles his first-hand experiences living with, and recovering from, twenty-seven years of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and eating disorders. The […]

The Online OCD Conference is the first event of its kind! This three-day virtual event has programming for everyone in the OCD and related disorders community: individuals with lived experience, their family members, friends and supporters, and the mental health professionals who treat them. This year’s #OCDCon will take place from Friday, July 31 through […]

Registration is open for the first-ever Virtual 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk! Although the world may look a little different right now, we know one thing hasn’t changed: our commitment to supporting everyone affected by OCD and related disorders. This year, instead of multiple in-person events across the country, the 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk will be […]

This presentation will discuss the diagnosis of OCD and the front-line treatment modality of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). A discussion on why logic is not successful in treating OCD, why reassurance is harmful, and how ERP systematically changes the brain chemistry to no longer produce irrational fear.  When: February 25, 2021 from 5:30-6:30 pm Where: […]

Presented by Valerie Andrews. Following her diagnosis in 2011 and after attending her first IOCDF Conference in 2017, Valerie Andrews made a conscious decision to advocate for change. Seeing the need for diversity in the mental health community led to her forming the nonprofit (msmablesparrows) for women of age, color and faith living with OCD. […]

Presented by Clint Malarchuk Clint travels the nation sharing how OCD took him from a successful career as a former professional NHL ice hockey goaltender while at the same time, advocating for proper treatment for OCD. Near death almost three times, Clint’s story is one of courage, determination, and inspiration to those who are struggling […]

Chanel will discuss her personal experience in her struggles with Trichotillomania and how she was able to  overcome it.  She will discuss the roadblocks in that can come up in treating  trichotillomania that she has experienced both personally as well as observed in others.  She will also outline the front-line treatment modality in working with […]

Reassurance. Yes, certainty. It feels like the right thing at first, but for anyone wanting to get help for anxiety, seeking reassurance and wanting certainty can lead to feeding the anxiety even more. In this presentation Mallory will answer some of the most common questions she receives from families on how to respond to reassurance […]