The OCD Southern California Conference is coming up on Saturday March 24th. Dr. Hsia and Dr. Davis will be participating in a panel about various subtypes of OCD. They will be focusing on scrupulosity, a form of OCD where individuals are afraid they’ve done things that are immoral or offensive, usually as it relates to God, salvation, or specific tenants of one’s religious belief. Treating scrupulosity involves understanding obsessional thoughts and compulsive behaviors that may look similar to religious rituals (prayers, scripture reading, confession). Exposure with scrupulosity involves religious content, so it requires a sensitivity and understanding of religious beliefs on the part of the client and counselor.
If you have interest in learning about OCD for yourself or a loved one, this conference is a low-cost ($25) local opportunity.
