Topic: Raising Awareness of Recreational Prescription Drug Use. One week before Christmas in 2009, April Rovero’s life changed forever. Her 21-year-old son, Joey, was found dead in his apartment near Arizona State University where he was finishing his senior year, just five months from graduation. The coroner’s reported cause of death was “toxic effects of […]

Topic: How to Overcome Grief and Loss During the Holidays and the Year Throughout. Guest: Ruth. Grief and loss is never easy to manage, at any point in life. One loss, heartache. Two, painful. But three, unbearable. Join my guest Ruth who lost two of her sons and her husband in the very home she […]

OCD is the most common anxiety disorder affecting U.S. Americans in both children and adults. This presentation will be directed toward mental health professionals specifically working within Kaiser Permanente to help them better understand how to recognize OCD symptoms in children and how to utilize the most effective treatment modalities.

Topic: Understanding ADD and ADHD, Impact, and Treatment. ADHD is a common behavioral disorder that affects about 10% of school-age children. Boys are about three times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with it, though it's not yet understood why. Without proper treatment, the impact can have devastating consequences on school, work and relationships, […]

Topic: Brainspotting: A Powerful and Effective Treatment for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Guest: Lisa Larson, LMFT Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing, and releasing core neuro-physiological sources of emotional and physical pain, and unhealthy coping mechanisms associated with PTSD. It allows the client to channel the healthy "head" knowledge they […]

Topic: Understanding Autism Through the Lens of Temple Grandin. Guest: Temple Grandin, Ph.D. Autism is a broad term and diagnosis that is highly misunderstood. Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is now the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world. Her fascinating life, with all its challenges and successes has been brought to the screen. […]

The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living. Guest: Dr. Russ Harris This is the final episode of The Dr. Robin Zasio Show and world renowned Dr. Russ Harris will join me from Australia and share his insights into how the way in which many people try to find happiness ends up making […]

LIVE audience with Angie Coiro on Hoarding Disorder and treatment.

Presentation to consumers, family members and friends of persons afflicted with serious brain disorders (mental illnesses), such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other anxiety disorders.

Presentation to medical and mental health staff of effective treatments for anxiety disorders.

Presented by Dr. Robin Zasio, Psy.D., LCSW. OCD is a diagnosis that is often missed or misunderstood. This presentation will offer attendees introductory information on OCD including how it is diagnosed, common symptoms, and a discussion on the front line treatments. Time for questions and answers will be allotted as well as what can be […]

Presented by Jill Kruse. Your journey battling an anxiety disorder does not immediately end after the treatment process. This presentation will provide helpful tips and resources to help you navigate your life after treatment with time for questions allotted afterwards.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Panel with Robin Zasio, Psy.D., Eric Goodman, Ph.D, Rachel Busman, Psy.D., Robert Ackerman, LCSW, Lynne Siqueland, MD, and Lynne Henderson, Ph.D.

Presented by Tracy Roulet, Psy.D.

Presented by Brian McPeak. Vice-President OCD Sacramento. Brian McPeak is currently the Director of Finance Information Systems for a Fortune 100 company. Brian began his most recent career in 1994. His background includes managing various global programs throughout IT including Enterprise Software Licensing strategies and Global Hardware Sourcing Councils. Brian McPeak received a B.A. from […]

The 2017 Northern California 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk will take place at the Capital Building in Sacramento, California. Each year, members of the OCD community from across the country — including individuals with OCD, mental health professionals, friends, family members, coworkers, children, and even four-legged friends (dogs must be on a leash, of […]

Presented by Elizabeth Dale.

Presentation to medical and mental health staff of effective treatments for anxiety disorders.

Since 1993, the Annual OCD Conference has been the only national meeting focused solely on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders. The unique event allows people with OCD and their loved ones to learn about the latest OCD treatment and information alongside the mental health professionals who care for them. The conference features more […]

Presented by Dr. Dana Matalon, Psy.D.,and Ed Hernnberger.

For professionals and mental health providers. This informative presentation will help participants distinguish between the three most common anxiety disorders, review applicable assessments to help direct and develop a treatment plan, and discuss case examples. Time for Q & A will be allotted. Free presentation and CEU's offered.  Lunch will be served. Presented by Dr. Robin […]

Many people hear that “CBT” or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is the front-line treatment modality for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). While this can be a component of treatment, the gold-standard is Exposure and Response Prevention or ERP, which in it's truest form, looks very different than CBT. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about these differences, […]