Treating OCD in Children and Adolescents: An Overview for Clinicians presented by Sam Marzouk, PhD, LP, Pediatric Psychologist

— Promethean Psychology  

Date & Time: Virtual over Zoom on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM CST | 2 CEHs

Price: $60 ($30 per CEU)

This presentation is expected to be approved for 2 hours of clinical content

Description of Presentation:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can derail a child’s world.  This training offers a clear, comprehensive overview of OCD, equipping participants with effective strategies for diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning. Participants will learn how to adapt Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for children using practical, kid-friendly techniques and real case examples that bring each concept to life. The training also emphasizes how clinicians can partner with and guide parents and caregivers to strengthen progress throughout the OCD treatment process. 

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify common signs and symptoms of OCD in children and differentiate from anxiety disorders

2. Apply treatment strategies from Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) with children and adolescents 

3. Describe ways to collaborate with and guide parents/caregivers in supporting their child's treatment 

About the Presenter: Dr. Sam Marzouk is a clinical child psychologist who works with organizations that want to invest in youth by combining science, storytelling and concrete tools to help children grow into healthy, resilient adults.  Dr. Marzouk is the owner of Promethean Psychology, a private psychology practice in the Minneapolis area.  As a specialist in pediatric mental health, Dr. Marzouk works with children and adolescents with a variety of psychosocial concerns.  As a professional speaker, Dr. Marzouk regularly provides workshops and trainings on pediatric mental health to psychologists, schools, parents, pediatricians and other pediatric medical providers.  He is also a contributing author to the Minnesota Pediatrician, a quarterly educational newsletter of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  He also runs a biweekly blog titled “Kids These Days” where he provides commentary on various topics relevant to childhood including social media, depression, ADHD, and more.  Originally from Northern Virginia, Dr. Marzouk has lived in Minnesota for almost a decade and is not ashamed to admit that he loves the cold, snowy winters here!