Fairfield County OCD Support Group

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11/01/2023

OCD Connecticut is happy to announce that Katie Marrotte, MSW, LCSW, will be their guest lecturer at a virtual Zoom event they are holding on Thursday, November 16th at 7:30pm. She will be discussing the topic of Inference-Based Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for OCD. Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment of choice for OCD. I-CBT is an upstream modality that targets the obsessional doubt of the OCD cycle. When the obsessional doubt is resolved, then the anxiety and compulsive aspects of OCD do not take place.

Katie is a local therapist and OCD trainer with lived experience. She believes that those suffering from OCD deserve more evidence-based treatment options than just Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Katie is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the treatment of OCD. Katie has a Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Health and Mental Health from the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut. Social work focuses not just on pathology, but also looks at human development through a lens of policy, social justice, and social welfare to give a more complete look at factors affecting people on a grander scale. This background in social justice contributes to her passion for pursuing a more robust set of skills for treating OCD, as well as advocating for multifaceted treatment approaches and competency for OCD specialists.

Katie also runs a private practice offering Inference-Based CBT, Exposure Response Prevention, Mindfulness-Based Treatment, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for OCD. Katie believes that the most effective approach for treating OCD should be evidence-based, multifaceted, and most importantly, informed by the needs of the client.

Her website is ocdtrainingschool.com.

To register for the event, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuduuprDMoH9M6ofszOj2a02x_xRIrNlqc

08/23/2023

OCD Connecticut (https://ocdct.org) is taking part in the One Million Steps for OCD Walk sponsored by with a grassroots community walk during OCD Awareness Week in October 2023. This walk provides a supportive community, increases awareness, and raises funds for the IOCDF and its Local Affiliates, enabling them to continue their mission. Funds raised will benefit the OCD and related disorders community. Together we’re embracing uncertainty, one step at a time!

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 9:00 AM (Rain date is Sunday, October 15, 2023)
Location: Jennings Beach in Fairfield, CT

You can support OCD CT by either registering to join our Community Walk Team or by making a donation to our team. Visit our Team Page for the One Million Steps Walk (https://support.iocdf.org/team/516589) for more information.

07/06/2023

OCD Connecticut (the CT affiliate of the International OCD Foundation) is holding a “Meet and Greet” event on Monday, July 24, 2023. This event aims to raise awareness and educate the community about OCD. This will be a wonderful opportunity for the affiliate to meet with people who wish to learn more about OCD. This event is ideal for individuals and families living with OCD as well as family members and supporters of those suffering from OCD.

The event will be held at:

Trumbull Library
Community Room
33 Quality Street
Trumbull, CT 06611

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

No fee is required, and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to ct.ocdf@gmail.com if you’re interested in attending. Seats are limited to 40.

05/31/2023

09/22/2022

ONLINE OCD CONFERENCE

Join the IOCDF for the largest national conference dedicated to OCD!

November 4–6, 2022 (Friday–Sunday)

This year’s conference will feature three days of learning, community building, and virtual programming for the entire OCD and related disorders community, including:

- Individuals with lived experience
- Family members & supporters
- Mental health professionals & researchers

Learn more and register at onlineocdconference.org.

Sessions will be broadcast live via Zoom, meaning anyone from anywhere can attend!

What's more, content will be available for 60 days following the event, giving you time to access ALL of .