Digital Seminar
Treating Childhood OCD
Using ERP and ACT to Help Kids Move from Fear to Freedom
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- Faculty:
- Ashley Smith, PhD
- Duration:
- 3 Hours 04 Minutes
- Copyright:
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Feb 03, 2026
- Product Code:
- POS150595
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
OCD in kids doesn’t just look like handwashing or checking – and if you’re not looking for it, you might miss it entirely.
In this fast-moving, high-impact 3-hour training by sought-after presenter Dr. Ashley Smith, you’ll learn how to confidently identify, assess, and treat OCD in children and teens – including the sneaky subtypes and taboo thoughts most clinicians overlook.
Get step-by-step guidance in designing and delivering developmentally appropriate Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) protocols, and discover how ACT, mindfulness, and parental support strategies can boost motivation, reduce accommodation, and lead to lasting change.
Walk away with the tools to accurately diagnose, break obsessive-compulsive cycles, and help young clients reclaim their lives – even when motivation is low or treatment gets stuck.
Credit
Handouts
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Treating Childhood OCD (4.5 MB) | 67 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Treating Childhood OCD - French (4.5 MB) | 67 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Treating Childhood OCD - Italian (4.5 MB) | 67 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Treating Childhood OCD - German (4.5 MB) | 67 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Treating Childhood OCD - Spanish (4.5 MB) | 67 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Ashley Smith, PhD Related seminars and products
Dr. Ashley Smith is a licensed clinical psychologist and recognized expert in anxiety and related disorders. She has worked in children’s hospitals, an anxiety specialty clinic, and private practice, providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety and OCD.
An adjunct faculty member at Kansas City University, Dr. Ashley has extensive experience training and supervising mental health professionals. She has authored peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and two books, including Childhood Anxiety Disorders. A long-time member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, she was honored with their Special Recognition Award in 2023.
She regularly presents workshops and trainings at local and national levels, focusing on the practical application of cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and applied neuroscience to improve clinical outcomes. She is also the co-founder of Peak Mind. The Center for Psychological Strength, an organization dedicated to making psychological tools more widely accessible.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ashley Smith is the co-founder of Peak Mind, has an employment relationship with Kansas City University, and maintains a private practice. She receives royalties as a published author. Ashley Smith receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Ashley Smith is a member of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America and sits on the board of directors for Disabled But Not Really.
Additional Info
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Objectives
- Differentiate pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder from anxiety and related conditions to improve accuracy in screening and assessment.
- Choose developmentally appropriate Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) interventions that support regulation, participation, and functional performance in children and adolescents.
- Utilize family-centered strategies that reduce accommodation and strengthen treatment adherence across home, school, and community settings.
Outline
Spot It When Others Miss It
- Lesser-known OCD subtypes, including taboo intrusive thoughts
- The obsession-compulsion loop and the role of uncertainty
- Diagnostic pitfalls and how to avoid them
Assessment Tools That Work
- CY-BOCs tips, demos, and clinical applications
- Free self-report tools for efficient screening
- Suicidal thoughts vs. OCD obsessions – key differences
Master ERP – The Gold Standard, Done Right
- Exposure protocol design for different ages and stages
- Fear ladders vs. all-in approaches – how to choose
- In-session exposure tips and troubleshooting guidance
ACT, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Boosters
- Values, defusion, and scripting for obsessive thoughts
- Cognitive work without reinforcing compulsions
- Kid-friendly mindfulness techniques that work
Motivation and Adherence Solutions
- Buy-in and follow-through strategies that stick
- Parental involvement through SPACE and strategic pressure
- Behavior plans that support – not sabotage - treatment
Referral and Medication Guidance
- Indicators for higher levels of care
- Framing the referral conversation with families
- Medication basics, consult timing, and collaboration tips
Target Audience
- Counselors
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Occupational Therapists
- Physicians
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