Harm OCD, Suicidal Ideation, or Both?
Harm OCD and suicidal ideation may look similar, but there are key differences that are important to understand for effective treatment planning. Clients with OCD have an increased risk of suicide, and therefore learning to differentiate between harm OCD and SI can improve therapeutic outcomes while helping mental health professionals to limit professional liability. This training will teach you to identify harm OCD, differentiate it from suicidal ideation, and treatment plan accordingly, even when there is a presence of both harm OCD & SI.
Participants: Professional Mental Health Providers
Zoom: Live event (register for link)
Date: Saturday 3/1/25
Time: 9 am - 1:15 pm PT
CE Hours: 4 SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS CEUS
Approved by the Nevada MFT/CPC Board
Accepted by Nevada Social Work Board
(Many state boards will accept CEUs approved by other state boards. If you are not licensed in Nevada and would like CEUs to count towards your renewal, please review your board’s policy re: CEUs that are accepted.)Instructor: Natasha Moharter, LPCC, CPC, MHC
Learning Objectives
Differentiate Harm OCD from Suicidal Ideation
Proficiently assess for suicidal ideation and effectively differentiate it from Harm OCD, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the distinct features.
Identify and Discuss Symptoms of Harm OCD
Recognize and articulate a range of the specific intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors associated with Harm OCD.
Distinguish Treatment Options for Harm OCD and Suicidal Ideation
Understanding the most effective treatments for Harm OCD and suicidal thoughts, and how they differ, is important. It is crucial to provide timely interventions and appropriate referrals for individuals experiencing these mental health conditions.
List Factors Associated with Increased Risk of Suicide for Clients with OCD.
Demonstrate an understanding of why according to research OCD is associated with a higher risk of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts.
Training Facilitator
Natasha Moharter, LPCC, CPC, MHC
OCD & ERP Specialist
Natasha is a licensed professional counselor who provides telehealth counseling to clients in California, Nevada, Washington, New Mexico and Vermont. She holds a Master’s of Arts in Counseling (2014) & a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2012) from the University of New Mexico (UNM). Natasha specializes in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) therapy via telehealth. She also provides consultation and training via continuing education and staff training to mental health professionals, and she is an approved supervisor for CPC-Interns & MFT-Interns in Nevada.
