Effective Interventions for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

This course equips social workers to assess and treat OCD using diagnostic tools, evidence‑based strategies, and family involvement to improve client outcomes.

🕒 2 CE HOURS

AUTHORS: Beth Hagan, Ph.D. and Rachel Kalina, MSW, LCSW COURSE LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

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DirectorEducation Pathways, LLC provider # 0000, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 00/00/2025–00/00/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical continuing education credits.

This online reading-based asynchronous distance learning course :

provides social workers with an understanding of Obsessive‑Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including its diagnostic criteria and prevalence. Risk factors are explored alongside standardized and informal assessment tools and strategies to support accurate differential diagnosis.

Participants will examine evidence‑based treatment strategies, both general and tailored to specific obsessions and compulsions. The course highlights the importance of family involvement, equipping social workers to engage families in the treatment process.

By the end, social workers will be prepared to confidently and effectively address OCD across diverse populations and age groups, improving client outcomes and quality of life.

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Learning Objectives:

Describe diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and psychosocial impact of OCD.
Identify biological, cognitive, and environmental risk factors.
Utilize assessment tools and differentiate OCD from related diagnoses.
Apply CBT and ERP principles in treatment.
Support medication adherence and coordinate care.
Engage families in psychoeducation and supportive strategies.
Adapt interventions for cultural, developmental, and individual differences.
Integrate trauma‑informed and strengths‑based approaches.
Organize support groups and connect clients to community resources.
Apply ethical principles and professional standards in OCD treatment.

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1. Understanding OCD – Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Impact (12 min)

DSM‑5‑TR diagnostic criteria
Prevalence across lifespan
Common obsessions and compulsions
Functional impairment and quality of life

2. Etiology and Risk Factors (13 min)

Biological, psychological, environmental influences
Genetic predispositions and neurobiological models
Cognitive‑behavioral perspectives
Role of trauma and stress

3. Assessment and Differential Diagnosis (14 min)

Standardized tools (Y‑BOCS)
Structured interviews and self‑reports
Comorbidities (anxiety, depression, autism spectrum)
Differentiating OCD from OCPD and related conditions

4. CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) (16 min)

Theoretical foundations of CBT
Principles and stages of ERP
Customizing ERP for different obsessions/compulsions
Addressing treatment resistance

5. Pharmacological Treatments and Social Work Collaboration (12 min)

SSRIs and other medications
Augmentation strategies
Side effects and client education
Collaboration with prescribers

6. Family Involvement and Psychoeducation (12 min)

Family accommodation and treatment outcomes
Engaging families in treatment
Psychoeducation to reduce stigma
Boundary setting and relapse prevention

7. Cultural and Developmental Considerations (12 min)

Cultural interpretations and stigma
OCD in children, adolescents, older adults
Gender differences in expression
Adapting interventions for diverse populations

8. Trauma‑Informed and Strengths‑Based Approaches (12 min)

Integrating trauma‑informed care
Recognizing trauma’s impact on OCD
Strengths‑based models for resilience and empowerment

9. Group Work and Community Resources (11 min)

OCD support groups and group therapy
Benefits and challenges of group interventions
Referrals to advocacy organizations and peer supports
Community education and outreach

10. Ethical Considerations and Professional Responsibilities (6 min)

Confidentiality and disclosure in OCD cases
Informed consent and managing distress during ERP
Ethical use of telehealth interventions

🕒 Total Instruction Time

120 minutes (2 CEU Hours)

🌟 Key Takeaway

This course equips social workers with diagnostic, assessment, and intervention skills for OCD, integrating evidence‑based treatments, family involvement, cultural responsiveness, and ethical practice to improve client outcomes.

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