“Pure O” OCD group

About :

This virtual group is a brief and targeted series meant to equip adults with knowledge and skills to understand and address this often-overlooked OCD subtype. In this six-session series, participants will:

• Learn psychoeducation about "Pure O" OCD and how it differs from more well known OCD presentations and other anxiety disorders
• Learn psychoeducation about how obsessions and behaviors maintain "Pure O" OCD
• Acquire skills to help identify and track obsessions and related behaviors
• Gain practice with mindfulness exercises to help participants untangle their thoughts and behaviors
• Receive education on next steps for exposure treatment including referrals, should participants wish to utilize that intervention to address their symptoms

Who :

This group series is designed to educate adults 18 and older on how to recognize and interact with their OCD symptoms in a more mindful and compassionate manner. While participants will be taught about the basics and purpose of evidence-based treatments for "Pure O" OCD such as exposure and response prevention, it is not intended to be a substitute for individual treatment for OCD. The emphasis for this group is more on self-practice and learning, rather than self-disclosure and deeper individual work. It is ideal for individuals who have long standing struggles with intrusive thoughts or images, or those who struggle with difficult to control anxiety or worries despite attempts at treatment, and want to learn more about how to regulate their distress.

When :

California : This group will meet virtually on Thursdays from 10:00am to 11:00am PST for 6 consecutive sessions.

New York : This group will meet virtually on Tuesday from 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST for 6 consecutive sessions.

Participants do not need to have an individual therapist to join, though this may be beneficial.

Practicing ACT: A Psychological Flexibility Series

About :

This virtual group is designed to help adults learn strategies to minimize their suffering, with content drawn from ACT theory, practice, and research. The 5-module series covers core ACT principles, with 4 meetings dedicated to each module so that members can take a deep dive into topics including Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Psychological Flexibility. In this series, participants will:

• Learn how to improve psychological flexibility especially when feeling stuck in rigid thoughts and behaviors
• Practice formal and informal mindfulness exercises to implement in everyday life
• Practice self-compassion exercises that help quiet the "inner critic"
• Engage in values clarification to live a more rich and meaningful life
• Practice acceptance-based strategies to improve connection to reality as it is

Who :

This in-depth group series is ideal for adults who want to focus on self-practice and learning rather than self-disclosure and deeper individual work. It is meant for individuals who feel stuck in thoughts or behaviors that do not work for them and want radical change in their lives, or for those who want to learn more about how to live a life more in line with their values.

When :

California : This group will meet virtually on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm PST.

Each of the five modules are 4 sessions, and patients may roll in at the start of any module. Participants do not need to have an individual therapist to join, though this may be beneficial.

How :

Please contact us for a free phone consultation if you are interested in learning more about any of our groups.