Workshops and Presentations

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The Child & Adolescent SIG presents: Intrusive Thoughts and Family Complexity in Pediatric OCD: Conceptual and Practical Guidance for Managing Challenges in Treatment.” A workshop by Dr F Sapp., Dr Aureen Wagner and Dr Liza Bonin at the 2025 ADAA Annual Conference to be held April 3-5, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Youth. - A Workshop, By Dr F Sapp, Dr Paul Arnold and Dr Iliana Ortega  on October 4, 2024 at University of Calgary 

Why do Families Accommodate and What to do about it: Across the Lifespan. By F.Sapp, PhD.,  M. Dexter., Ph.D.,&  B. VanNoppen. Ph.D,   Workshop presented at the 29th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. Orlando, Florida , July 28, 2024

ERP: From Motivation to Practice: By F Sapp, PhD.,P.  McGrath, PhD & T.Bjorgvinsson,. Workshop presented at the 29th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. Orlando, Florida , July 27, 2024

Cooling Down your Feeling Thermometer. By F Sapp, PhD & A Wagner, PhD. Workshop presented at the 29th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. Orlando, Florida , July 28, 2024

What Drives Family Accommodation and What to do about it: Across the Lifespan. By F.Sapp, PhD.,  M. Dexter., Ph.D., B. VanNoppen. Ph.D, & M. Mose, LMFT.   Workshop presented at the 28th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. San Francisco, CA, July 7, 2023

Scripting for Success. F. Sapp., PhD.,  K. Rupertus, Ph.D., P. Perrin, Ph.D.,& R. Reinardy, Psy.D. Workshop presented at the 28th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. San Francisco, CA, July 8, 2023.

Making it Work as a Family when a parent has OCD.  F. Sapp, Ph.D., J. Bell., & J. Adams. Workshop presented at the 28th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. San Francisco, CA, July 9, 2023.

Exposure and Response Prevention Treatment for Pediatric OCD: What you and your patient need to know before you start. Webinar presented by Dr. Felicity Sapp for the Tourette OCD Alberta Network. September 28, 2022

Exposure and Response Prevention Treatment for Pediatric OCD: developing and implementing ERP treatment. Webinar presented by Dr. Felicity Sapp  for the Tourette OCD Alberta Network, October 19, 2022

Learning to be a Parent with OCD. Presented by  F. Sapp, Ph.D., J.Adams., & J. Bell. Workshop presented at the Online international Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Conference. November 6, 202

Take back control; learn how to challenge OCD!  Presented by  F. Sapp, Ph.D. Workshop presented at the Online OCD camp of the International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation  January 22, 2022

Implementing ERP with Challenging Cases of OCD.  Webinar presented by Dr. Felicity Sapp for the Tourette OCD Alberta Network. December 8, 2021

Cool Down Your Feeling Temperature! Presented by A Wagner, PhD.,&  F. Sapp, Ph.D. Workshop presented at the Online OCD camp of the International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation  July 10, 2021.
 

Families Unite! Behavioral contracting,  and the SPACE program.  Presented by Barbara Van Noppen, PhD., Felicity Sapp, Ph.D., & Melissa Mose LMFT.  OCD Southern California’s 5th Annual OCD Conference - Virtual, July 31, 2021

Both Sides of the Couch. -An  Interactive Presentation of  Client and Therapist Perspectives of OCD Treatment.  Dr. Felicity Sapp., Guest Speaker at The OCD Toronto Support Group , June 15, 2021

Exposure and Response Prevention Treatment for Pediatric OCD: developing and implementing ERP treatment. Webinar presented by Dr. Felicity Sapp  for the Tourette OCD Alberta Network, October 14,  and 28, 2020. 

Psychological Treatment of OCD Across the LifeSpan:Application of CBT and ERP Treatment to Patients with OCD. Presented by Dr. Felicity Sapp. Short Snapper for Psychiatric Quarterly Updates, Cummings School of Medicine, University of Calgary, September 25, 2020

Exposure and Response Prevention Treatment for Pediatric OCD: What you and your patient need to know before you start. Webinar presented by Dr. Felicity Sapp for the Tourette OCD Alberta Network. September 30, 2020

It’s all in the family: Using family-based motivational strategies and behavioral contracting to treat OCD. Presented by S.Sassano- Higgins, M.D., B. Van Noppen, Ph.D., & F. Sapp, Ph.D. Workshop presented at the 26th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. Austin, TX. July 20, 2019.

Want to Beat OCD? Learn Tools and Start Fighting Back!  Presented by F. Sapp., Ph.D. & E. Anderson, Ph.D. Workshop presented at the 26th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. Austin, TX. July 19, 2019.

Creating a Framework for Treatment of Obsessive Thoughts. Presented by K. Rupertus, Ph.D., F. Sapp, Ph.D., P. Perrin-Hull., Ph.D., & R. Reinardy, Ph.D. Workshop presented at the 26th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. Austin, TX. July 20, 2019. 

Introduction to Exposure and Response Prevention: Ways to Implement Effective ERP for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. Presented by T.Bjorgvinsson, Ph.D., F. Sapp, Ph.D & E. Storch, Ph.D. Workshop presented at the 25th Annual OCD Conference, Washington, DC, July 27, 2018

Families Unite! Integrating Behavioral contracting and motivational strategies to overcome OCD. Presented by B. Van Noppen, Ph.D., S.Sassano- Higgins, M.D., & F. Sapp, Ph.D. Workshop presented at the 25th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. Washington, DC. July 27, 2018

Bring Down Your Feeling Temperature! Presented by A. Wagner, Ph.D., & F.Sapp, Ph.D. Workshop presented at the 25th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. Washington, DC. July 27, 2018

Both Sides of the Couch: Client and Therapist Perspectives on Regaining Control from OCD. Presented by: F. Sapp., Ph.D., S. Johns., & J. Essess., MA.Panel presented at the 25th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. Washington, DC. July 27, 2018 

Bring on the Bad Thoughts and Lets Fight Back OCD– Innovative Treatment Planning of OCD with "Taboo" Content. Chair: F Sapp, Ph.D., Presenters: K. McKenney, Ph.D. & and J Slavec, Ph.D. Symposium presented at the 8th Annual Conference of Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, Vancouver, BC, May 12, 2018.

Introduction to ERP in Children, Adolescents, and Adults. Presented by F. Sapp, Ph.D., T. Bjorgvinsson, PhD., &  A.Wagner, Ph.D., Workshop presented at the 24th Annual International  Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Conference., San Francisco, USA, July 7, 2017.

Families Unite: Learn Skills to Join Together to Fight OCD. Presented by B. Van Noppen, Ph.D., S.Sassano- Higgins,  M.D., & F. Sapp, Ph.D. Workshop presented at the 24th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference., San Francisco, USA, July 8, 2017.

Scripting for Success. Presented by K. Rupertus, Ph.D., P. Perrin, Ph.D., R. Reinardy, Psy.D., & F. Sapp, Ph.D., Workshop presented at the 24th Annual International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Conference., San  Francisco USA, July 7, 2017.

Group Leader and Supervisor for Pediatric Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) of the International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation, November 18-20, 2016, Los Angeles, California.

Families Unite: Learn to Use Behavioural Contracting (English/Spanish Presentation). Presented by B. Van Noppen,  Ph.D., S. Sassano-Higgins, M.D., F. Sapp, Ph.D., & R. Vitale. Workshop presented at the 23rd Annual International  Obsessive-Compulsive  Foundation Conference., Chicago USA, July 30, 2016.

Want to Beat OCD? Learn Tools and Start Fighting Back!. Presented by F. Sapp., Ph.D., & E. Anderson., Ph.D., Workshop at the 23rd Annual International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Conference., Chicago, USA, July 29 ,  2016.

Families Unite: How to Work Together to manage the Challenges of OCD. Presented by F. Sapp, Ph.D., M. Pato, MD., & P. Merlin., LICSW. Workshop at the 21stth Annual International Obsessive-Compulsive  Foundation Conference., Los Angeles, USA, July 19 , 2014.

How to Beat OCD: Developing an Effective Toolbox. Presented by: F.  Sapp, Ph.D & E. Anderson Ph.D. Workshop at the 21st Annual International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Conference., Los Angeles, USA, July 18 , 2014.

Introduction to OCD Treatment: Part III: Family, Child and Adolescent Therapy. Presented by T.Bjorgvinsson, Ph.D., F. Sapp, Ph.D & E. Storch, Ph.D. Workshop at the 19th Annual International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation  Conference., Chicago, IL, USA, July 27, 2012.

Families Unite: Successful Tools for Managing OCD (Part 1). Presented by M. Pato, MD., F. Sapp, Ph.D., & P. Merlin,  LICSW. Workshop presented at the 19th Annual International Obsessive-Compulsive  Foundation  Conference. Chicago, IL, USA, July 28, 2012.

Families Unite: Successful Tools for Managing OCD (Part 2). Presented by M. Pato, MD., F. Sapp, Ph.D., & P.  Merlin, LICSW. Workshop presented at the 19th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. Chicago, IL, USA, July 28, 2012.

Life after OCD. Presented by B. Van Noppen, Ph.D, M. Pato, MD, T. Bjorgvinsson, PhD., P. Merlin, LICSW, F. Sapp, PhD. & J. Jencks, LICSW. Workshop at the 18th Annual International Obsessive-Compulsive  Foundation Conference, San Diego, CA, USA, July 31, 2011.

Parents Helping Parents: Sharing Creative Strategies and Tips Learned From The Trenches. Presented by F. Sapp, Ph.D., & A. Wagner, Ph.D. Worskshop at the 17th Annual International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Conference. Washington, DC, USA, July 17, 2010.

Introduction to OCD Treatment: Part III: Family, Child and Adolescent Therapy. Presented by T.Bjorgvinsson, Ph.D., F. Sapp, Ph.D & E. Storch, Ph.D. Workshop at the 18th Annual International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Conference., San Diego, CA, USA, July 29, 2011.

How to Beat OCD: Developing an Effective Toolbox. Presented by: F.  Sapp, Ph.D & E. Anderson Ph.D. Workshop at the 19th Annual International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Conference., Chicago, IL, USA, July 27, 2012.

Professional Orientation and Introduction for Treatment Providers Part III: Family, Child and Adolescent Therapy. Presented by T.Bjorgvinsson, Ph.D., F. Sapp, Ph.D & E. Storch, Ph.D. Workshop at the 17th Annual International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Conference. Washington, DC, USA, July 16, 2010.

Help! Where Do I Start? Presented by R. Zasio, Psy.D., P. McGrath, Ph.D., & F.Sapp, Ph.D. Worskshop at the 17th Annual  International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Conference. Washington, DC, USA, July 17, 2010.

Working Together to Quiet OCD: Expressed Emotion, Family Accommodation and Behavior Contracting, Part II.- A Workshop for Families. Presented by B. Van Noppen, Ph.D, C. Boudouvas, Ph.D., M. Pato, MD. (Facilitator - F. Sapp, Ph.D as well as other professionals) Workshop presented at the 17th Annual International Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation Conference. Washington, DC, USA, July 17, 2010. 

Parenting Your Anxious Child, Part II: Helpful Hints. Presented by F. Sapp, Ph.D. Parent Workshop presented at local Calgary School, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, February 3, 2010. 

Parenting Your Anxious Child, Part I: Understanding Anxiety. Presented by F. Sapp, Ph.D. Parent Workshop presented at local Calgary School, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, September 21, 2009.  

Professional Orientation and Introduction for Treatment Providers Part III: Treating Children and Adolescents with OCD. Presented by T.Bjorgvinsson, Ph.D., D. Powell, Ph.D. & F. Sapp, Ph.D. Workshop presented at the 16th Annual Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Conference. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, August 1, 2009.   

Working Together to Quiet OCD: Expressed Emotion, Family Accommodation and Behavior Contracting, Part II.- A Workshop for Families. Presented by B. Van Noppen, Ph.D, C. Boudouvas, Ph.D., M. Pato, MD, T.Bjorgvinsson, Ph.D, A. Wagner, Ph.D , F. Sapp, Ph.D., D. Powell, Ph.D. Workshop presented at the 16th Annual Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Conference. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, August 1, 2009.

The ABC s of Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents. Presented by F. Sapp, Ph.D. Teacher Workshop presented at local Calgary School, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, May 1, 2009.  

How to talk to Children about OCD so they will listen. Presented by F. Sapp, Ph.D., & R. Zasio, Psy.D. Workshop presented at the 15th Annual Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Conference. Boston, Massachusetts, USA, August 1, 2008.