THE ART OF EXPOSURE AND RESPONSE PREVENTION

ERP THERAPY CEU & OCD TREATMENT CEU FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

 

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COUNSELING BASICS

AUGUST 21, 2026

9-1:30 CST  $100

LIVE WEBINAR - INTERACTIVE DISTANCE LEARNING

4 CE GENERAL HOURS NBCC APPROVED

4 CE CLINICAL HOURS ASWB ACE APPROVED

WHAT IS AN ERP THERAPY CEU?

An ERP Therapy CEU is specialized continuing education focused on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard behavioral treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

An OCD Treatment CEU equips clinicians with the structured skills necessary to implement ERP safely, ethically, and effectively in clinical practice.

This course provides practical, evidence-based training in ERP while integrating current behavioral science models and multicultural considerations.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a neurobiological and behavioral condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Without proper treatment, clients may remain trapped in cycles of avoidance and ritualization.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) directly interrupts this cycle.

In this ERP Therapy CEU, participants will learn how to:

  • Develop strategic exposure hierarchies

  • Reduce compulsive behaviors through response prevention

  • Support clients in building tolerance for uncertainty

  • Implement treatment safely within scope of practice

The training also integrates the Inhibitory Learning Model (ILM), helping clinicians understand how new learning replaces fear-based associations rather than merely reducing anxiety.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Participants will understand Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Participants will understand the Inhibitory Learning Model ILM as it applies to ERP.

Participants will recognize safety issues when using ERP.

Participants will understand how to use ERP with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, Illness Anxiety Disorder, Somatic Symptom Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Participants will briefly explore diversity: BIPOC, neurodivergence, and LGBTia considerations related to ERP.

 

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS BEYOND OCD 

While ERP is the gold standard for OCD treatment, it also has evidence-based applications across anxiety-related conditions.

Participants will examine ERP use in:

  • Phobias

  • Panic Disorder

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

  • Illness Anxiety Disorder

  • Somatic Symptom Disorder

We will also address:

  • Safety considerations in ERP implementation

  • Managing client avoidance and treatment-interfering behaviors

  • Ethical application and informed consent

  • Cultural and diversity considerations, including BIPOC, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ populations

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This OCD Treatment CEU is appropriate for:

  • Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs)

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)

  • Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)

  • Psychologists

  • Graduate-level clinicians seeking ERP specialization

This course is ideal for clinicians seeking foundational or intermediate ERP competency.

STRENGTHEN YOUR ERP SKILLS

Develop structured, ethical, and effective ERP strategies to improve client outcomes in OCD and anxiety treatment.

Join this ERP Therapy CEU to expand your clinical confidence and enhance evidence-based OCD treatment skills.

 

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KDH COLLECTIVE ACEP NO. 7323

KDH COLLECTIVE HAS BEEN APPROVED BY NBCC AS AN APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER, ACEP NO 7323. PROGRAMS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR NBCC CREDIT ARE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED. KDH COLLECTIVE IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAMS.

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KDH COLLECTIVE PROVIDER #2506

KDH COLLECTIVE PROVIDER #2506, IS APPROVED TO OFFER SOCIAL WORK CONTINUING EDUCATION BY THE ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK BOARDS (ASWB) APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION (ACE) PROGRAM. REGULATORY BOARDS ARE THE FINAL AUTHORITY ON COURSES ACCEPTED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT. ACE PROVIDER APPROVAL PERIOD:. 09/30/2025 - 09/30/2026. SOCIAL WORKERS COMPLETING THIS COURSE RECEIVE 4 CLINICAL CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS.

DIFFERENTIATING OCD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS

Statistics reveal that individuals with OCD often face a lengthy journey of 14-16 years before receiving effective treatment, highlighting the critical importance of an accurate diagnosis as the initial step toward changing these figures. In this presentation, we will compare OCD with GAD, Specific Phobias, Social Phobia, Illness Anxiety Disorder, and Somatic Symptom Disorder. It’s essential to understand the DSM-5 criteria for OCD to provide accurate diagnosis and treatment. Let's begin by diving into this exploration of diagnosing. LEARN MORE

MASTERING OCD CASES: COMPLEX ERP

This course will address challenging ERP cases. We will tackle obstacles like motivation, TIBs, and other ERP challenges, and also consider dual diagnoses such as PTSD, Autism, and ADHD. LEARN MORE

MEET OUR EDUCATOR

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KD HOLMES, MS, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED

FOUNDER OF KDH COLLECTIVE & KDH COUNSELING

KD (she/her) is a passionate and experienced therapist with 20 years at KDH Counseling specializing in the treatment of anxiety-related disorders such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Specific Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 

She uses evidence based behavioral approaches like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy , Radically Open DBT & Exposure and Response Prevention to help her clients achieve better outcomes through tangible coaching methods that build self-esteem without neutralizing triggers. She is BTTI trained through the IOCDF, and has participated in paid consultation to increase her learning.  Furthermore, more she also offers trauma processing using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Deep Brain Reorienting for long term solutions with maximum impact.

 The wisdom of other practitioner's experience, collected data, and developed protocols provides the best outcomes for our clients and for the development of our profession.

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The Art of Exposure and Response Prevention

$100 for 4 CE Hours

Leaning into Exposure and Response Prevention

K.D. Holmes, MS, LPC, and Monet David, MS, LPC delve into the transformative world of ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), widely recognized as the gold-standard treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In this insightful discussion, you will uncover the essence of ERP as a powerful therapeutic approach, explore its foundational principles, and understand how it stands apart from other therapy methods. Learn about the pivotal role therapists play in guiding patients through ERP, and gain a deeper appreciation for its effectiveness in fostering lasting change. Whether you're new to ERP or seeking to deepen your understanding, this exploration promises to be both enlightening and empowering.

 

Leaning into Exposure and Response Prevention Part 2

In this insightful video, Monet David, LPC, interviews KD Holmes, LPC, about her blog “Riding the Waves of ERP: When Therapy is the Storm”, exploring how therapists can build confidence in delivering Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) through consultation, continuing education, and community support. KD discusses the emotional challenges therapists face when guiding clients through ERP’s discomfort-driven process, likening it to navigating a storm rather than calming the waters. Through examples and research, she illustrates how therapist confidence—nurtured through peer consultation groups, structured supervision, and live continuing education—directly impacts client outcomes, fostering greater distress tolerance and resilience. The conversation highlights how cultivating therapist self-efficacy transforms not only ERP practice but also the therapeutic relationship itself, ultimately empowering clients to ride their own waves of anxiety toward lasting recovery.

 

FEEDBACK FROM FORMER STUDENTS

Thank you so much for this presentation Keisha! I really appreciate your work and your help in consultation. The intimacy of the workshop was really helpful, I felt comfortable asking questions and sharing my experience with ERP. The role play and case conceptualization part of the presentation was really effective - it just helped everything to gel and really to process challenges. I appreciate the resources too especially the community based resources for our clients. I have lots of takeaways from the pres that I can't wait to delve further into. Thanks so much!
Tara Charpentier, LCSW
This class was an excellent introduction to diagnosing and treating OCD. Highly recommended for all therapists (even if the intention is not to begin treating OCD), but to just to be able to more accurately diagnose their clients and differentiate other anxiety presentations from OCD. The presenter is also very engaging, and teaches the information in a very relatable and easy to understand way!
Anonymous
This training helped effectively diagnose and treat OCD. Keisha is an expert clinician in treating OCD with many years of experience that made the training that much more powerful. She’s down to earth, relatable, and has tons of experience treating OCD with ERP. The course was well formatted and enabled me to begin using ERP immediately. The option to have was group consultation after was was incredibly helpful. I highly recommend this course.
Erica Thibodeaux, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Minnesota
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Navigating OCD and PTSD: Best Practices in Treatment

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Understanding Complex OCD Cases: Dual Diagnoses and Barriers

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Riding the Waves of ERP: When Therapy is the Storm

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There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles over the room when a client understands Exposure and Response...
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Understanding OCD Subtypes: A Guide for Therapists

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OCD vs. Anxiety Disorders: Key Differences for Therapists

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ERP Therapy: Addressing OCD Misdiagnosis and Treatment

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KDH COLLECTIVE has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP NO. 7323. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. KDH COLLECTIVE is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

We work hard to ensure the quality of our courses and educational materials. If you would like a refund, please email your request with an explanation to kdh@kdholmeslpc.com within 48 of the live course, and we will review the refund request.

KDH Collective, 2506, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 09/30/2025-09/30/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 4 clinical continuing education credits.

To successfully complete this course and receive a certificate of completion / continuing education credit, participants must:

  1. Attend the full live webinar course from start to finish.

  2. Submit evaluations forms. (Completion of the evaluation is a required step before certificates are issued.)

  3. CEU certifications will be emailed within a week of attending course and completing evaluations. 

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