There are quite a few therapy approaches with a lot of clout in the evidence-based category, especially as paired with the treatment of certain disorders. But few pack the punch that ERP packs for the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders. If you treat OCD or other stubborn, treatment resistant anxiety, ERP is a must-have tool you’ll need to master if you desire effective outcomes with those clients tortured by persistent obsessions, compulsions, or anxious thoughts.

Join this full day intensive on Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, designed to blend foundational theory with practical tools you can immediately apply in your work with clients. ERP is the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD and is equally effective for treating anxiety disorders.

We’ll begin with an overview of OCD—serving as an introduction for some and a refresher for others—before diving into ERP: what it is, how it works, and why it’s so effective for many people. Join us for a dynamic learning experience to enhance your clinical skills with ERP.

Attendance and Location Details

Date and Time

**This is a 6-CE online seminar delivered virtually in real-time via an industry-standard webinar platform**

Friday, May 30, 2025

9am-4:30pm CST / 10am-5:30pm EST / 7am-2:30pm PST

*Zoom link will be emailed to you 24-48 hours prior to event date

Agenda:

9:00am – 10:00am: OCD 101

10:00am – 11:00am: ERP Basics & Crucial Concepts

11:00am – 11:15am: BREAK

11:15am – 12:00pm: How ERP Works

12:00pm – 1:00pm: LUNCH

1:00pm – 1:45pm: How We Start ERP

1:45pm – 2:45pm: How We Do ERP

2:45pm – 3:00pm: BREAK

3:00pm – 3:10pm: How We Wrap Up ERP

3:10pm – 4:00pm: Case Studies

4:00pm – 4:10pm: Resources & Conclusion

4:10 – 4:30pm: Q&A

Objectives:

This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:

a). After completing this training, participants will be able to assess for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

b). After completing this training, participants will be able to distinguish between OCD & anxiety disorders.

c). After completing this training, participants will be able to explain the OCD cycle.

d). After completing this training, participants will be able to explain the basic principles of Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) therapy.

e). After completing this training, participants will be able to apply ERP to treat OCD & anxiety disorders.

f). After completing this training, participants will be able to formulate an ERP-based treatment plan, including creating a hierarchy & ERP exercises.

Target Audience:

Mental Health Clinicians & Therapists, including Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Licensed Professional Counselors.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Instructor(s): April Kilduff, MA, LCPC, LPCC, LMHC

Material Author(s): April Kilduff, MA, LCPC, LPCC, LMHC

April Kilduff, MA, LCPC, LPCC, LMHC is a Therapist & Clinical Training Specialist with her own private practice & also contracted with NOCD. Previously she worked in OCD/Anxiety IOP/PHPs in the Ascension & Rogers Behavioral Health Hospitals in Chicago. April also served as a Clinical Director at a group practice where she trained staff on treating OCD with Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP). OCD has great treatment options, meaning people really can get better. Doing ERP allows her to do clinical work as well as exercise her creativity to come up with effective ERPs. Additionally, she enjoys working with autistic adults struggling with OCD & was identified as autistic herself in 2022. When not working, you can find her at home with her 2 cats, reading, taking photos & traveling the world.

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