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In this lecture, we will be discussing the use of punishment in school and residential treatment settings. When implemented, punishment procedures produce side effects that when improperly addressed, can teach learned helplessness, elicit intense emotional responding, and other more severe behaviors that may inhibit an individual from their schooling and obtaining coping skills. To combat this, staff training on the conceptualization of punishment, where and when punishment should be used, planning for the side effects of punishment need to be taught. Currently, there is a misunderstanding and therefore a misuse of punishment in the school and treatment settings that have led to an increase in the intensity and variety of problem behaviors from their youths. The intention of this lecture is to provide perspective and resources to staff serving these vulnerable populations.

When someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) also has food allergies (or is a caregiver to someone with food allergies) the food allergies can become a focus for the OCD symptoms. In typical OCD treatment obsessions are often addressed with Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). ERP involves the person putting themselves in triggering situations so that they can practice tolerating the distress without the use of their compulsions. However, food allergy management requires a person to avoid their allergens in order to stay safe. This lecture will help clinicians understand the basics of both food allergy management and Exposure Response Prevention as well as how to modify ERP to accommodate OCD symptoms around food allergies in a safe and effective way. Participants will also learn more about the ways that these two conditions can interact so they can successfully support clients struggling with this particular manifestation of OCD symptoms.

This activity is only available to Larry Epp's group and is by invitation on