Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD Treatment in Adults - Training Workshop for Mental Health Professionals

Professional training delivered via pre-recorded didactic training modules, clinical skill demonstration videos, worksheets and reflection exercises - 7 hours of CPD

This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) treatment for mental health clinicians working with adult OCD clients. Dr. Gayle Maloney, Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist at Perth OCD Clinic in Australia, and Associate Clinical Professor at the Yale OCD Research Clinic, will provide practical clinical skills to guide you through a detailed treatment protocol for ERP. The workshop consists of 12 modules of pre-recorded didactic content, role-play videos demonstrating clinical skills and worksheets, totalling 7 hours of CPD. 

The training modules cover assessment, diagnosis, clinical features, subtypes of OCD, case formulation, personalised OCD models, psycho-education, cognitive interventions, and mindfulness-based strategies. The focus will be on developing individualised, values-based ERP hierarchies with corresponding response plans. The workshop also includes advanced topics in OCD, such as the clinical application of ERP treatment through in-depth case studies of adult OCD sufferers with different subtypes of OCD, designing and implementing imaginal exposure, identifying treatment-resistant OCD and treatment sequencing considerations, addressing beliefs related to perfectionism/self-worth, relapse prevention, and common hurdles. Furthermore, a webinar by Dr. Christopher Pittenger (MD & PhD; Professor of Psychiatry at Yale OCD Research Clinic) providing an overview of the neurobiology and pharmacotherapy treatment for OCD is included. The training modules are provided for a three-month duration to ensure you can learn at your own pace.

Please note that this training workshop consists of pre-recorded content only and does NOT include the additional live, online clinical skills application workshop delivered via Zoom. The live workshop component cannot be purchased separately at a later date, so please choose the training package carefully that best suits your needs. However, you are welcome to watch this pre-recorded workshop and then request individual or small group supervision from Dr. Gayle Maloney to practice the clinical skills at a later date.

Target Audience: This workshop is designed for psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals involved in clinical practice. It is suitable for clinicians experienced in working with adult OCD sufferers who want to enhance their ERP clinical skills and delve into advanced topics in OCD treatment. Additionally, it is suitable for clinicians new to working with OCD sufferers who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of ERP to boost their confidence before venturing into this field.

Group discounts are available for 5 or more practitioners from the same practice or community team, provided that the invoice is paid at the same time. Please contact Dr. Gayle Maloney for more details before purchasing this workshop.

Course curriculum

    1. Course Overview

    2. Course Instructions: How to get the most out of this workshop.

    3. Course Welcome

    4. Workshops Slides

    1. Video Presentation 1: Clinical Features & Diagnostic Criteria for OCD

    2. Video Presentation 1: Common Subtypes of OCD

    1. Video Presentation 2a: Semi-Structured Interview Questions

    2. Video Presentation 2b: Structured Questionnaires and Differential Diagnoses

    3. Addendum: Differential Diagnoses

    4. Video Presentation 2c: Adaptations for ERP to Ensure Your Practice is Neuro-affirming (brief overview)

    5. Addendum: ERP Adaptations To Consider When Working With Neurodivergent Individuals

    6. Video Presentation 2d: Psycho-education for OCD & Developing a Personalised OCD Model

    7. Addendum: Personalised OCD Model - Blank Copy

    8. Addendum: Personalised OCD Model - Case Study Example

    9. Reflection Exercise: Personalised OCD Model

    1. Video Presentation 3a: The Three-Waves of OCD Treatment

    2. Video Presentation 3b: Cognitive Interventions

    3. Video Presentation 3c: Third-Wave Treatments (Mindfulness-Based Strategies and Principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

    4. Addendum: OCD-Specific Mindfulness-Based Script

    5. Clinical Skills Demonstration Video: OCD-Specific Mindfulness Strategies

    1. Video Presentation 4a: Developing ERP Hierarchies

    2. Video Presentation 4b: Response Plans for Steps on ERP Hierachies

    3. Clinical Skills Demonstration Video: Demonstration of ERP

    4. Addendum: Practice Exposure Form/Response Plan (Blank Copy)

    5. Reflection Exercise: ERP Hierarchy and Practice Exposure Form/Response Plan

    1. Video Presentation 5a: ERP Treatment Protocol Summary

    2. Video Presentation 5b: OCD Subtype Example Hierarchies and Clinical Tips

    3. Video Presentation 5c: Session-by-session Outline of ERP Protocol

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Instructor(s)

Dr Gayle Maloney

Associate Clinical Professor

Dr. Gayle Maloney is the Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist at the Perth OCD Clinic, located in Australia. She also holds an appointment as an Associate Clinical Professor at the Yale OCD Research Clinic. Gayle has treated individuals with OCD in Perth for over 25 years and still enjoys working with an active caseload of clients. She has presented her research at national and international OCD conferences and has published OCD research in peer-reviewed journals. Gayle is a sought-after supervisor and trainer in the OCD field and is regularly invited to present on OCD treatment at conferences, tertiary institutions, and public and private clinics worldwide. Gayle is dedicated to offering high-quality ERP training options, including live workshops, especially for mental health clinicians who reside outside Europe and the Americas and naturally require CPD to be presented in a different time zone. Her workshops focus on teaching applied clinical skills to help mental health clinicians provide personalised, values-based ERP for their OCD clients. Gayle enjoys integrating a trauma-informed approach into ERP training and aims to validate the clinical knowledge that participants have amassed prior to attending her workshops, helping them combine their existing skills with those learned in the workshop. She also concentrates on important areas in identifying treatment-resistant OCD to support clinicians and clients in challenging clinical situations. Gayle founded the Perth OCD Clinic in 2015 to provide a vital service to the Western Australian community, bringing together a team of independently practising clinical psychologists committed to providing exceptional psychological care to OCD sufferers using evidence-based practice. Gayle was awarded a Fulbright fellowship to establish an ongoing international research collaboration between the Perth OCD Clinic and Yale OCD Research Clinic. As a clinical academic, Gayle continues to work remotely for Yale University and teaches an annual class for psychiatry residents and allied health students on ‘treating complex clients in community psychiatry’. Her research interests focus on the development and testing of adjunct psychological techniques for treatment-resistant OCD, with a primary focus on imagery rescripting. The proceeds from the Perth OCD Clinic training workshops support the clinical research program conducted at the clinic.

Social proof: testimonials

“This workshop was highly engaging and comprehensive. The workshop greatly increased my knowledge, skills, and confidence in using up-to-date evidence-based ERP practices with clients experiencing OCD. I highly recommend this workshop and thank you Gayle for sharing your expertise”

Michelle L, Clinical Psychologist

“Expertly ran workshop - high quality information and resources. Gayle clearly is extremely knowledgeable and a great trainer.”

Sharon R, Clinical Psychologist

“Clear professional delivery with expert knowledge”

Michelle W, Psychologist

“The presenter had an excellent knowledge of OCD and relevant treatments and research in the field.”

Jennifer, Clinical Psychologist