International OCD Foundation

Hosts Liz McIngvale, PhD and Chris Trondsen, LMFT are joined Ben Eckstein, LCSW for a special edition of Ask the Experts.

IOCDF Advocate Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT, recently joined Dax Shepard on Armchair Expert to discuss self-compassion, overcoming anxiety, and the surprising connections between OCD, eating disorders, and self-acceptance. “I always felt like my eating disorder was a form of OCD … there was an obsession and a fear that was intolerable, and it was so overwhelming that I had to engage in these very repetitive, constrictive, controlling behaviors to reduce or eliminate that discomfort.” Watch the episode: https://bit.ly/48tnSUD

🎃 No tricks, just treats! 🎃 Celebrate Halloween by sending a festive e-card from the IOCDF. By making a donation, you can brighten someone's day while supporting those impacted by OCD and related disorders. Donate now and choose from four frightfully fun e-cards—available for a limited time! Your support provides vital resources for help, healing, and hope. Send a Halloween e-card today and make a difference! https://bit.ly/3UqLHql

We appreciated seeing this crucial headline in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette this weekend. We're grateful for their thorough reporting on the realities of OCD and the dangers of the misconceptions surrounding it. This comprehensive piece features IOCDF Advocate Hannah Zidansek and Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board member Dr. Robert Hudak. Read the article: https://bit.ly/4hlEO3s

We’re excited for another week of great livestream programming! When we face challenges, we all benefit from supportive communities that understand our experiences. Our livestreams are one of the many resources we provide to help foster healing, connection, and hope within our community. Tune in this week!

Over the past 30 years, the Research Grant Program has provided over $11.3 million in research funding. This funding wouldn't be possible without the support of our community. Donate to the Research Grant Program today and 100% of your gift will go toward these critical research grants, working to achieve our vision of a world in which everyone affected by OCD and related disorders will have immediate access to effective treatment and support. https://bit.ly/3UkEzvy

There's still time to get your steps in! OCD Walks are continuing throughout the fall and can be a great way to connect with the OCD community. Can't make it to these walks? Join the Community Walk by November 30th to receive a 2024 commemorative T-shirt. THANK YOU to our generous sponsors for supporting these important community engagement events! Find more details at IOCDF.org/walk

We're one month out from the Online OCD Conference sponsored by StopOCD! The Online OCD Conference is a great way to build relationships, hear from people with lived experience, and find new ways to get involved in the community. Register today! https://bit.ly/3NBn86f

IOCDF National Advocate Ethan Smith leans on his own lived experiences navigating OCD to create a candid space for anyone (from anywhere) to discuss the OCD and related disorders issues most important to them.

We know how challenging it can be to find the right OCD therapist. That's why we have resources to help, like this list of questions to ask during your search. Find more helpful information for finding an OCD therapist: https://bit.ly/3tH7sHT