Helping Children and Teens with OCD: Streamable Workshop for Parents

Does your child: Wash and clean too much or need a lot of reassurance? Ask the same questions over and over? Want to do things just right or get very upset when things are uneven? Complain about upsetting thoughts that pop into the mind? Seem intense, reactive and easily upset over little things? Countless parents struggle to find ways to help their children with these challenges. Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects 1-3% of children and teens, and can affect their ability to learn, make friends, and have fun. But the good news is that, with early recognition and timely treatment, up to 80% of them can learn to manage their symptoms. Description In this practical, information-packed workshop, Dr. Wagner will help you understand: Normal versus OCD behaviors The many faces of OCD How OCD affects children at school What causes OCD What makes OCD worse What makes OCD better Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Scientifically-proven treatment The do’s and don’ts of parenting What you can do to h