Videos

Dr. Michael Greenberg will be discussing his latest article with Dr. Elliot Kaminetzky in which he presents his most recent approach to the treatment of OCD which integrates both cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic theories.

OCD can affect many areas of someone's life including their religious practice. In this talk, Dr. Appel will discuss what Religious OCD is, some examples of how it can affect Jewish religious practice, and how it can be treated.

Dr. Cameron Sepah, CEO of Maximus Tribe and licensed clinical psychologist will discuss his work specializing in men's mental and physical health as well as his work coaching CEOs.

Dr. Eli Felt reviews the treatment of OCD using exposure and response prevention.

The Urgency of Normal document, signed by over 1000 healthcare professionals details the challenges children have faced over the course of the pandemic and calls for a return to normal. This has understandably been a source of controversy in the medical community, among policy makers, and school administrators. Drs. Carol Vidal, Child Psychiatrist and Lucy McBride, MD, Internist and mental health advocate advocate – two of the documents authors, – will be discussing the mental health and epidemiological factors that went into this position and will be answering audience questions.

The Urgency of Normal document, signed by over 1000 healthcare professionals details the challenges children have faced over the course of the pandemic and calls for a return to normal. This has understandably been a source of controversy in the medical community, among policy makers, and school administrators. Drs. Carol Vidal, Child Psychiatrist and Tracy Høeg, Physician/Epidemiologist - two of the documents authors, - will be discussing the mental health and epidemiological factors that went into this position and will be answering audience questions.

Dr. Naomi Bauman PsyD, School and Clinical Psychologist will be discussing key topics in psychology that are important for child therapists but often not included in their education.

Many parents of children with learning differences are concerned about their children’s ability to achieve with blended and remote schooling. Children with ADHD and organizational deficits face formidable problems managing their time, tasks, and materials, which are crucial to their success. These problems can increase stress and conflict with many family members at home. In this webinar, Dr. Michael Ambrose will discuss how organizational deficits can affect family relationships, school success, and individual well-being. He will also provide an overview of Organizational Skills Training (OST) and tips to adapt these methods to blended and remote schooling.

In the Midst of Rapid Fire Change & Practicing Social-Distancing: Resilience, Coping, and Parenting Strategies for Everyone How are you doing with the quick and ever changing daily stream of information? Are you coping while making big decisions as well as figuring out the day-to-day details for you and your family? Feeling overwhelmed, anxious and unsure who to manage your emotions as well as your children? If you’re like most people, daily life right now feels somewhat uncertain and worrisome as the news of Covid-19, or Coronavirus, changes and impacts life. We’re here to help. This expert panel will answer some of your questions and discuss how to: Cope with uncertainty and anxiety Continue living a purposeful and meaningful life Practice proactive resilience to counter potential feelings of sadness, depression, and helpless Balance “being on vacation” and maintaining structure/ and consistency in parenting Maintain social contact and strengthen relationships with the people you’re living with (even is small spaces!) Where: myocdcare.com/coping When: Monday, 3/16 4-5:30pm It will also be recorded and can be accessed at myocdcare.com/coping Who: Anne Marie Albano PhD, ABPP is Professor of Medical Psychology in Psychiatry and Founder of the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety in New York. Sound advice for parenting children with anxiety can be found in her book “You and Your Anxious Child” and in her soon-to-be released TEDMED talk. Jonathan Kaplan PhD serves as the Founding Director of the SoHo CBT + Mindfulness Center and author of Urban Mindfulness: Cultivating Peace, Presence, and Purpose In the Middle of It All. Dean McKay PhD ABPP: Dean McKay, PhD Professor of Psychology at Fordham University, and Past President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology Rebecca Sachs, PhD ABPP, is a clinical psychologist specializing in Autism spectrum, OCD and severe anxiety. She brings warmth, sensitivity, and a strong sense of humor while working with individuals of all ages, including parenting work. Hosted and moderated by Elliot Kaminetzky, PhD, Licensed psychologist and founder of myocdcare.com Panel Discussion to