The Depression and Anxiety Speciality Clinic of Chicago (DASC) is excited to announce an upcoming training on Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) with Lauren Neaman, Psy.D, A-CBT and Kerry Curran, LCSW, A-CBT! This will be an experiential in-person training held on Friday, October 27th from 1:00-4:00 at DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus. Tickets are limited, and the early bird special ticket prices are available through October 7, 2023. Three CEUs will be provided for licensed clinicians.
OCD Midwest is generously sponsoring scholarships for providers from BIPOC and underserved communities, and providers who work with clients from these communities. Please email me at kerrycurran@dascchicago.com if you are interested in having the cost of the training covered by OCD Midwest.
Dr. Neaman is the Chief Clinical Officer at DASC and has specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults for over ten years. She has presented at national conferences on the topics of social anxiety and ERP, and has been featured on podcasts and local news regarding anxiety and evidence based treatment. Dr. Neaman is also a board member of the National Social Anxiety Center and a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
Kerry Curran, LCSW, A-CBT is the Director of DBT and Group Services at DASC, and also works extensively with adults experiencing anxiety based disorders. She is a board member of OCD Midwest and has conducted workshops on ERP, both at a national conference as well as training clinicians in private practice and community settings. Ms. Curran is also a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
This presentation will be a thorough introduction to ERP, the most widely empirically supported treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other anxiety based disorders. Participants will learn about the anxiety cycle, how to provide a rationale for this treatment to clients, how to design and conduct exposures, and how to debrief after exposures are completed. Dr. Neaman and Ms. Curran will also provide case examples to enhance learning around creating exposure hierarchies or “to do lists,” common barriers to treatment, cultural considerations, and how to help clients maintain their progress. Role play demonstrations and experiential learning will allow participants to practice and receive feedback.
Parking information: Guest parking is available in the Clifton Parking Deck at 2330 N. Clifton Ave. Validation is available in the student center for $12. The parking ticket must be validated prior to handing to the attendant when exiting the garage. If guests have any challenges they can reach out to the Parking Services office for assistance at 773-325-7276.
Social gathering afterwards hosted by OCD Midwest:
- 4:30-6:30
- Old Pueblo at 1200 W Webster Ave https://oldpueblochicago.com/
- Open to all members of the community, not necessary to attend the training to join the happy hour.
- Appetizers will be served along with soft drinks and a cash bar
- Please RSVP to kerrycurran@dascchicago.com
DASC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists
DASC maintains responsibility for this program and its content
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program
