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An Official Affiliate of the International OCD Foundation covering Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois. Non-profit 501 (c)(3)

10/28/2026

✨ FAITH & OCD CONFERENCE 2026 ✨ it’s tomorrow!!!

What happens when faith and therapy work together to support individuals navigating scrupulosity? 🤍

Join Stick with the Ick in partnership with the International OCD Foundation for an interdisciplinary conference exploring the intersection of faith, OCD, and mental health treatment.

📣 We’re especially excited to share that our very own Amber Young, a member of the OCD Midwest Board, will be speaking at the conference! 💚 We’re so proud to see her contributing to this important conversation and helping bridge the gap between faith communities and evidence-based OCD care.

📅 Date: October 29, 2026
🎓 Up to 5 CEUs provided!

Who should attend?
🤍 Individuals with OCD
🤍 Supporters & loved ones
🤍 Faith leaders
🤍 Mental health providers & trainees

Whether you’re personally impacted by OCD, supporting someone you love, a faith leader, or a mental health professional, this is an opportunity to learn, connect, and explore how faith and therapy can work together.

🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.faithandocd.com/conference

10/27/2026

📣 OCD MIDWEST LUNCH & LEARN: INTRODUCTION TO OCPD — WHAT CLINICIANS SHOULD KNOW!

OCPD is one of the most prevalent personality disorders, yet it remains overlooked and misunderstood by many providers. Join OCD Midwest and Dr. Anthony Pinto, PhD, for an educational Lunch & Learn exploring the key concepts clinicians should know when working with individuals experiencing Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)!

🧠 What: Introduction to OCPD: What Clinicians Should Know
👨‍🏫 Presenter: Dr. Anthony Pinto, PhD
📅 Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 11 AM–12 PM CST / 12–1 PM EST
💻 Where: Online
💲 Cost: $10
🎓 CEUs: 1 CEU available

Whether you’re a mental health professional looking to expand your knowledge or hoping to better understand OCPD, this training is an opportunity to learn more about a frequently misunderstood condition and strengthen your clinical understanding.

🔗 Register here: https://www.ocdmidwest.org/events/educational-training-anthony-pinto-november-2026

We hope to see you there! 💚

OCDAwareness

10/24/2026

Right now, the OCD Midwest DEI Committee is putting out the call to action to help shape OCD Midwest DEI Committee future programming and community engagement efforts.

We are collecting community input on barriers to care, gaps in representation, and what equitable OCD support actually looks like across the Midwest area.

Your responses will directly inform programming, priorities, and resource allocation for the next 1–3 years. This is a SURVEY not a petition.

Whether you’re an individual with lived experience, a clinician, a caregiver, or a community member, we need YOUR perspective.

https://forms.gle/npGMnQFswvhvE3PQA

10/22/2026

💚 Ann Arbor, you showed up! 💚

What an amazing day at the Ann Arbor OCD Walk! 🥹💚 It was so special to see people come together to support the OCD community, raise awareness, and show up for everyone impacted by OCD.

Every person who attended helped make a difference. Whether you live with OCD, support a loved one, or are passionate about advocacy, your presence matters. Events like these remind us that we are not alone, that there is a community willing to listen and understand, and that we can continue breaking down the stigma surrounding OCD together.

Thank you to everyone who came out, showed their support, and helped make this walk meaningful! We are so grateful for this community and the people who continue to show up for OCD awareness and advocacy. 💚

OCD thrives in silence. We’re here to make some noise. 📣

Until next time, Ann Arbor! 👟💚

10/20/2026

✨ FAITH & OCD CONFERENCE 2026 ✨

What happens when faith and therapy work together to support individuals navigating scrupulosity? 🤍

Join Stick with the Ick in partnership with the International OCD Foundation for an interdisciplinary conference exploring the intersection of faith, OCD, and mental health treatment.

📣 We’re especially excited to share that our very own Amber Young, a member of the OCD Midwest Board, will be speaking at the conference! 💚 We’re so proud to see her contributing to this important conversation and helping bridge the gap between faith communities and evidence-based OCD care.

📅 Date: October 29, 2026
🎓 Up to 5 CEUs provided!

Who should attend?
🤍 Individuals with OCD
🤍 Supporters & loved ones
🤍 Faith leaders
🤍 Mental health providers & trainees

Whether you’re personally impacted by OCD, supporting someone you love, a faith leader, or a mental health professional, this is an opportunity to learn, connect, and explore how faith and therapy can work together.

🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.faithandocd.com/conference

10/19/2026

📣 CLINICIANS: it’s coming up on your last chance to get tickets!! Join us for Treating BFRBs Level 2 Training!

OCD Midwest and HabitAware are teaming up for an advanced training focused on utilizing awareness, compassion, and evidence-based practices when working with clients experiencing body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), including skin picking and hair pulling.

🧠 What will you learn?
✨ Navigating co-occurring conditions such as OCD, ADHD, tic disorders, and autism
✨ Managing treatment roadblocks and client expectations
✨ Addressing clinical ruptures, microaggressions, and ethical concerns
✨ Using clinical assessments and self-monitoring to support treatment
✨ Deepening your clinical skills and confidence in BFRB treatment

🎤 Featuring presenters:
• Lisa Conway, PhD, ABPP
• Jason Yu, Fidget Podcast
• Pam Katz, MSW, LCSW
• Kathryn Atkinson, MA, RCC-ACS

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM CST
💻 Online training
🎓 Earn 6 CEUs
💲 Registration: $165

Whether you’re newer to BFRB treatment or an experienced clinician looking to strengthen your approach, this training offers an opportunity to expand your knowledge and provide more compassionate, effective care.

🔗 Register here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/ocdmidwest/treating-bfrbs-level-2-training-utilizing-awareness-compassion-and-evidence-based-practices

Or the link in our bio!

Share with a clinician who would benefit from this training! 💚

10/18/2026

🎤🧠 “Things OCD therapists say 500 times a day…” 😂

We asked OCD therapists at this year’s OCD conference what phrases they find themselves saying the MOST to their clients… and let’s just say, if you know, you KNOW. 👀😂

From navigating uncertainty to recognizing OCD tricks, these are some phrases that probably sound VERY familiar if you’ve ever worked with an OCD therapist!

Behind the humor is something important: OCD therapists are here to help you step out of the OCD cycle, reconnect with your values, and build a life that OCD doesn’t get to control. 💚

To all the OCD therapists out there — what would YOU add to this list? Drop your most-used phrase in the comments! 👇

10/17/2026

💚 It’s OCD Awareness Week! 💚

This week, the OCD Midwest Board is sharing why OCD awareness matters to us personally.

OCD is so much more than the stereotypes we see in movies, on social media, and in everyday conversations. Awareness can mean earlier recognition, better access to specialized treatment, less stigma, and—most importantly—helping people realize that they are not alone.

So, we asked our board members: Why is OCD awareness important to you? 🧠💚

Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing their answers, stories, and reasons for continuing to advocate for the OCD community.

Because awareness isn’t just about knowing what OCD is.
It’s about making sure people with OCD are seen, understood, and supported.

10/16/2026

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