Stressors in life are a constant: do we think of them as opportunities or problems? This past month Daisy and I completed our recertification process with Assistance Dogs International (ADI) so she can maintain her status as a service animal for another two years. Before we took the Public Access Test (PAT), Daisy and I…
Read MoreRecap: Highlights from the 2024 International OCD Foundation Conference We’re excited to share a recap of the 2024 International OCD Foundation (IOCD) Conference, which took place from July 25-28, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. The conference was an invaluable opportunity for everyone involved to stay current on the latest research, methodologies, and best practices in OCD…
Read MorePsychology Today (a website that many of us use to inform the public of our services) lists so many providers, making difficult to sort through them to understand who is the right fit for any one person. It’s a bit like going to a tire store for the uninitiated: what size do I need? Which…
Read MoreOne of OC Anxiety Center’s core tenants is to inform other providers and the general public about Anxiety and OC Disorders, and how they are treated. Very often OCAC team members engage in outreach services. In addition to professional conferences, OCAC has had booths at the National Alliance of Mental Health walkathons and health and…
Read MoreThe OC Anxiety Center is headed to Orlando! Members of the OC Anxiety Center will be headed to Orlando this July to participate in the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation annual conference. Dr. Hsia will be speaking with several other providers (Drs. Hoffman and Moritz from the Neurobehavioral Institute in Florida and Drs. Neziroglu and…
Read MoreDr. Hsia recently spoke at the SoCal OCD Speaker Series in Costa Mesa. The Speaker Series is an annual event hosted by the SoCal branch of the International OCD Foundation, and it’s Dr. Hsia’s second time speaking at the event. This year, he led a continuing education workshop for current providers wanting to learn more…
Read MoreHey, Orange County… Let’s Blossom Together! While we each hold the seeds of our own success, we all need support creating the right conditions to help us grow. This April, in partnership with Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA), join us for Blossoming Together: a no-cost, outdoor, picnic-style, family-friendly community wellness gathering for ALL Orange County residents. Enjoy no-cost performances,…
Read MoreI am excited to announce that I am speaking at OCD Southern California’s in-person Orange County Speakers Series event on Saturday, April 6, from 10am – 3pm at the Costa Mesa Marriot hotel. I hope you will join me and register for the event. There will be multiple OCD and related disorder talks led by…
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