Obsessive compulsive Disorder Therapy Especially for Kids

Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Often Appear in Young Children. OCD Kids is Here to Help Them and Their Families

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, isn’t confined to adults. In fact, OCD generally begins at a young age, sometimes as early as 6 or 7.

Because it is often misunderstood, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD can make anyone, adult or a child, feel as if they are isolated. It’s important that sufferers of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder know they are not alone in suffering from this anxiety disorder and that with treatment, they can live normal lives.

OCD Kids Sacramento is a free support group created to help kids and teens up to 18 years old cope with and overcome OCD. OCD Kids Sacramento is also a network of families helping each other with valuable guidance and treatment advice.

OCD Kids Sacramento is facilitated by Susan Haverty, MFT, who is a licensed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who specializes in treating anxiety disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She uses Exposure Therapy  principles to help young people change their thinking and behavior.

OCD Often Begins at a Young Age

As many as one in 200 children or adolescents have OCD to some degree. There is some evidence that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder that is suffered by Children is different than the OCD experienced by adults, but the core symptoms of OCD are unmistakable:

Obsessions.

These are thoughts that won’t go away, interfering with normal thoughts and causing anxiety. They may include fears that a loved one may be harmed or a need to do things perfectly. The thoughts could even be violent, sexual, or blasphemus.

Compulsions.

These are actions performed to try to control the obsessions. Examples include continual hand washing or the need to make sure objects are in perfect order.

The Goal of OCD Kids of Sacramento

OCD Kids of Sacramento has a single goal: to help children and teens get educated about and overcome Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

We achieve this by:

Providing a source of hope

Along with support to kids and teens in the greater Sacramento area with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Many sufferers take comfort in knowing they are not the only ones suffering from this anxiety disorder.

Discovering new treatment options

From health professionals and OCD therapists. We learn more about anxiety disorders and related conditions such as depression every day.

Assisting families in working together

In order to overcome Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Sharing knowledge and experiences can provide direction for those looking for answers.

Spreading awareness of OCD throughout the community.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is widely misunderstood, even by sufferers themselves and their families. Our network tries to dispel the myths surrounding OCD that can be obstacles to effective treatment.

Contact OCD Kids Sacramento Today

If you or someone you know with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder are interested in joining or learning more about the OCD Kids Sacramento support group, please contact us at ocdkids.com@domainsbyproxy.com. Or attend one of our OCD Kids Sacramento meetings to learn more. You may also contact the office of Susan Haverty at 916-353-0750.  Her email is shaverty@yahoo.com. Please write “client inquiry” in the subject line.

Share your thoughts on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in the OCD Kids guestbook. Your comments may give comfort to someone suffering from OCD or provide valuable advice.

Meetings on the
second Sunday of every month
Jan 8th, Mar 11, May 13, July 8, Sept 9, Nov 11 – 2012

from
2:00PM to 4:00 PM

Kaiser Permanente Point West Clinic
Conference Room #2
1650 Response Road
Sacramento, CA 95815

Call to confirm dates

For more information, go to www.ocdkids.com or contact Nikita Desai at (916) 483-1775