( HS Olivardia 150340 2025) Help Kids Break Free from OCD with Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and CBT
Tracking # 20-1341853
Course overview
Children and teens with OCD often struggle with intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that disrupt their daily lives. Misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment approaches can delay progress, leaving young clients feeling stuck. This training provides a clear framework for accurately assessing and effectively treating pediatric OCD using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention ERP to help break the cycle of anxiety and compulsions. Led by OCD expert, Dr. Roberto Olivardia, this training will equip you with evidence based strategies to confidently implement CBT and ERP with young clients. Through case studies and hands on techniques, youll learn how to tailor interventions for children and teens while supporting parents and families in the process. Youll learn how to: Identify subtle and overlooked signs of OCD in kids and teens Use structured assessment tools to distinguish OCD from other conditions Apply CBT and ERP strategies in a developmentally appropriate way to disrupt obsessive-compulsive patterns Guide parents in supporting their childs treatment and long-term progress Implement a framework for relapse prevention to sustain treatment gains This training gives you the essential tools to help young clients break free from OCD and live more fulfilling lives.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Dr. Roberto Olivardia maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Within Health, and Women Insight, Inc. He receives royalties as a published author and is a consultant with the National Institute of Drug Abuse, Risk Factors for Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse. Dr. Olivardia receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Roberto Olivardia is a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders, the American Association of Suicidology, the American Psychological Association, the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, the Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, the International Dyslexia Association, the International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation, the Massachusetts Psychological Association, and the Multi-Service Eating Disorder Association.