Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment
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Florida Board of Nursing CE
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Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, posttests. This module is Text-based.
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As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Course Details
Describe the main symptoms of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, including the symptoms that are commonly difficult to treat.
Summarize two gold standard assessments and diagnostic tools for obsessive-compulsive and related disorders.
Discuss at least three best treatment practices that you can implement in your own setting.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
A. Meet Mark
B. What Went Wrong?
C. What Are Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (OCRDs)?
D. A New Paradigm Shift
E. The Rationale for a Shift in Thinking
F. Review
G. Summary
Section 3: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
A. Revisiting Mark
B. Impact of OCD
C. The Development of OCD
D. Obsessions
E. Compulsions
F. New Diagnostic Features of OCD
G. Recognizing Symptoms and Central Themes
H. Quick Check
I. New Insight and Specifiers
J. Developmental Considerations
K. Differential Diagnoses and Comorbidities
L. Review
M. Summary
Section 4: Other Disorders in the OCRD Category
A. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
B. New Diagnostic Features of BDD
C. More about BDD
D. Differential Diagnoses and Comorbidities of BDD
E. Quick Check
F. Hoarding Disorder (HD)
G. Cognitive Processes of HD
H. Impact of HD
I. More about HD
J. Differential Diagnoses and Comorbidities of HD
K. Quick Check
L. Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling Disorder) (TTM)
M. New Diagnostic Features of TTM
N. Excoriation (Skin Picking) Disorder (SPD)
O. Overlap of OCRDs
P. Quick Check
Q. Other Disorders
R. Meet Jerry
S. Summary
Section 5: Gold Standards in Assessment and Diagnosis of OCRDs
A. Assessing OCRDs
B. More about Assessing OCRDs
C. Assessing OCD
D. What Not to Overlook When Assessing OCD
E. Assessment Tools for OCD
F. Quick Check
G. Assessing BDD
H. Assessment Tools for BDD
I. Assessing HD
J. Assessment Tools for HD
K. Quick Check
L. Assessing TTM
M. Assessment Tools for TTM
N. Assessing SPD
O. Assessment Tools for SPD
P. Meet Zora
Q. Summary
Section 6: Advanced Treatment Strategies and Techniques for OCRD
A. Meet Lin
B. Models of Care
C. Current Treatment Options for OCRDs
D. Treating OCRDs – Additional Elements of Treatment
E. Treating OCRDs – Optional Supplementary Interventions
F. Treating OCD and BDD – Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
G. Quick Check
H. Treating TTM and SPD – Habit Reversal Training (HRT)
I. Treating HD – Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Hoarding (CBT-H)
J. Other Evidence-Based Treatment Options for OCRDs
K. Quick Check
L. Pharmacological Treatment for OCD
M. Pharmacological Treatment for HD
N. Emerging Practices and Technologies
O. Quick Check
P. Barriers to Treatment
Q. Therapeutic Strategies to Enhance Treatment Engagement
R. Revisiting Lin
S. Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Congratulations!
Instructor: Heather Sones, Ph.D.Naju Madra, M.A. is an internal subject matter expert and clinical content writer for Relias' Behavioral Healthcare library. She earned her Master's degree in Psychology with specific study in neuropsychological assessment for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. She brings with her a wealth of experience in clinical assessment, along with expertise in large-scale clinical research project management, recruitment, training, as well as in-person and web-based curriculum development.
In addition to scholarly activities such as writing manuals and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, Ms. Madra has over 15 years of behavioral healthcare experience ranging from crisis counseling and job coaching for individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders, to community college instruction, and trauma specialist at the Veterans Health Administration. In her current role, Ms. Madra has contributed authorship to over 100 behavioral healthcare course offerings for both licensed and non-licensed professionals in the Health & Human Services market.
Disclosure: Naju Madra, M.A. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Heather Sones, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, San Diego/San Diego State University Joint Doctoral Program in 2014, and is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Seattle Division of the Puget Sound VA. She specializes in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in combat veterans, as well as addressing the impact of PTSD in intimate relationships. Her dedication to working with traumatized populations extends into her volunteer work as well, having participated in several disaster relief projects in both the United States and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Disclosure: Heather Sones, Ph.D. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: entry and intermediate level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; entry and intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; entry and intermediate level Professional Counselors; entry and intermediate level Social Workers; entry level Psychologists; intermediate and advanced level Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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