Obsessions and Reflections: Understanding and Treating Obsessive-Compulsive and Body Dismorphic Disorder
CPSY x230
| Day | Friday, March 4, 2011 |
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| Time | 9am - 4pm |
| Room | Arts and Sciences Building, Room 102 |
| Credit | 0.6 CEUs, 6 CE Hours |
| Cost | $140 |
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Description
Once believed to be a rare psychiatric illness, obsessive-compulsive disorder is now recognized as the fourth most common form of mental illness, including as many as 6 million people in the U.S. Although not as well known as OCD, Body Dysmorphic disorder is considered to be one of the obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders with its distinguishing feature being obsessions pertaining to physical appearance.
As many as 3-5 million people in this country are believed to have it, though most sufferers first pursue medical treatment to correct the perceived flaw in their appearance, rather than seeking more appropriate psychiatric care.
The primary purpose of this workshop is to familiarize attendees with the two diagnoses, to review cognitive and behavioral manifestations of each, and to thoroughly explore forms of treatment. Specifically, medication, and cognitive-behavioral therapy and group therapy methods will be highlighted. Considerations for differential diagnosis, co-morbid disorders, and resources for support will also be addressed.
Instructor
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Scott Granet, LCSW
Scott M. Granet, L.C.S.W. has been practicing adolescent and adult psychotherapy for over 30 years since receiving his Masters degree at New York University. He has taught continuing education classes on anxiety, OCD and Body Dysmorphic Disorder throughout the U.S., and has presented on BDD at numerous U.S. and international conferences. He has also written various articles, and appeared on local and national TV and radio shows. Mr. Granet is a clinical social worker with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and in June 2008 opened the OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California in Redwood City. In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Granet is co-founder and former president of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation of the San Francisco Bay Area. Read the full profile »
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