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.
This self-study program consists of 3.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary by country and local regulatory bodies. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your local regulatory organization to determine specific eligibility and requirements.
| 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 |
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.
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