CBPT Clinical Applications: OCD in childrenSusan M. Knell, Ph.D. · 3 min preview
What you will be able to do
Assess OCD in children using the CBPT case conceptualization framework
Adapt ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) to a play therapy context
Design a session-by-session CBPT protocol for pediatric OCD
Involve parents and school as therapeutic partners in the process
About this course
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children is characterized by recurrent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). Pediatric OCD can significantly impair a child's daily functioning, academic performance, and family relationships.
This course demonstrates how CBPT integrates Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the gold-standard treatment for OCD — within a play therapy framework, making it developmentally appropriate for young children. Participants will learn structured protocols applicable from the next clinical session.
Course objectives
Assess OCD in children using the CBPT case conceptualization framework
Adapt ERP techniques to a play therapy context for young children
Design session-by-session CBPT protocols for pediatric OCD
Involve parents and school as partners in the therapeutic process
Course requirements
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Clinical Social Workers
Licensed Professional Counselors
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
Licensed Mental Health Clinical Nurse Practitioners
The delivery of the certificate of attestation at the conclusion of the course will be tied to the evaluation of participants' requirements. In the absence of the requirements, the course hours will not be certified.
Curriculum · 3h + test
1
OCD in children — presentation and differential assessment
45 min + test
2
CBPT model for OCD — theoretical foundations
45 min + test
3
ERP adapted for play therapy — clinical techniques
60 min + test
4
Full case walkthrough — from assessment to discharge
30 min + test
Instructor
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Susan M. Knell, Ph.D.
Pioneer of CBPT · Scientific Director, CBPT Research Center
Creator of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy. APA-published author and internationally recognized authority in evidence-based play therapy for children.
CBPT Clinical Applications: OCD in children · Susan M. Knell, Ph.D.
3h · Evidence-based APA · Certificate of attestation included
