ERP Essentials
TREATMENT GROUP FOR TEENS WITH OCD
***Registration Now Open***
WHEN: Thursdays, 4:30-5:45pm, beginning January 2025. The group will run weekly for six weeks. Dates: January 9th, January 16th, January 23rd, January 30th, February 6th, February 13th.
WHERE: In-person at Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center — 141 Providence Road, Suite 140, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. There are no virtual options for this group.
WHO: This group is for high-schoolers diagnosed with OCD or who have obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Please feel free to give us a call if you have questions about what this might look like. Parents of any individuals enrolling from outside of the BCAOTC practice will be asked to participate in a brief, complimentary phone screening to determine if this group would be a good fit for you and your teen’s treatment goals.
DETAILS: High school can be hard enough, but it is especially challenging for those with OCD. We’ll teach your child strategies to help reduce anxiety and compulsive behavior, all in a supportive environment with other teens who are experiencing similar issues. This six-week treatment group will incorporate evidence-based modalities, such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). With our guidance, group members will learn how to plan and conduct exposure exercises, recognize and begin to unhook their minds from intrusive thoughts, and implement response prevention strategies to lessen compulsive behavior. Time will be allotted for exposure-based practice, while also allowing for support and discussion with other teens. We’ll utilize weekly homework assignments to help individuals stay focused on their goals and move toward a more values-driven life.
The group will be co-facilitated by Erin Jones, LCMHC and Leigh Watson, PhD.
COST: $80/session ($480 total). Since this is a closed group, we are unable to fill spaces that may open up throughout the course of the group. As such, payment is due in full at registration. Please reach out to us if the up-front cost is a financial burden and we’d be happy help find a solution.
HOW TO ENROLL: You can enroll in the group by clicking the “ENROLL” button below. We’ll reach out to confirm your registration and provide additional instructions. Enrollment is first-come, first-served and will be capped at ten participants.
Registrations cancelled greater than 30 days before the group starts (before 12/10/24) will be issued a full refund, minus a $10 processing fee. Participants who cancel less than 30 days before the group starts will receive a 50% refund.
CONTACT: If you have any questions about the group, please contact Erin Jones, LCMHC at jones@bullcityanxiety.com or Leigh Watson, PhD at drwatson@bullcityanxiety.com. We look forward to hearing from you!