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The Gateway Institute is constantly trying to help spread awareness of OCD within our community. This page is for upcoming events and OCD news.
Understanding Chronic Worry and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Many people experience worry from time to time, especially during periods of stress or uncertainty. However, when worry becomes persistent, excessive, and difficult to control, it may indicate a more significant mental health concern. Understanding the difference...
Chris Trondsen at the 2026 OCD SoCal Speaker Series
The Gateway Institute Supports Our Very Own Chris Trondsen at the 2026 OCD SoCal Speaker Series Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 10:00am – 3:00pm for the in-person OCD SoCal Speaker Series at Orange Coast College in Southern California.We are proud to support...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Intrusive Thoughts: Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatment
Intrusive thoughts can be unsettling. They often appear suddenly, feel outside your control, and may seem unlike your usual thinking. After a distressing or traumatic experience, many people wonder whether these thoughts are part of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder...
2025 Online OCD Conference
Stronger Together: Supporting the Global OCD Community At The Gateway Institute, we believe that healing from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not just about treatment, it’s about connection, compassion, and building resilience through community. That’s why...
Join The Gateway Institute in Taking One Million Steps 4 OCD
The Gateway Institute is proud to stand alongside the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and OCD Southern California (OCD SoCal) in support of the 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk on Saturday, June 28th at the Costa Mesa Marriott, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM PST. This...
Comparing I-CBT to ERP Therapy: Which Approach is Right for You?
By Lindsey Benolken LPC Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP Therapy) and Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) are both evidence-based treatment modalities for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) ERP therapy has been...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: When intrusive thoughts lead to compulsive behaviors
Staying up for hours at night checking and rechecking the house is safe, washing the body and clothes after using the toilet, and backtracking steps until a ‘good thought’ has entered the mind are some Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) live with. They feel compelled...
Gateway Institute Expands Support with New Office in Denver, Colorado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denver, Colorado, July 29, 2024 – The Gateway Institute, a pioneering organization dedicated to offering comprehensive support and innovative treatments for individuals living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), is thrilled to announce the...
Elevate Your OCD Treatment Expertise at the 29th Annual OCD Conference
Therapists dedicated to helping clients overcome obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders have a unique opportunity to elevate their expertise at the 29th Annual OCD Conference, sponsored by Sheppard Pratt. Taking place at the Hyatt Regency Orlando...
Gateway Institute Expands Its Reach with New Office in Seattle Washington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seattle, Washington, April 10, 2024 – The Gateway Institute, a pioneering organization dedicated to offering comprehensive support and innovative treatments for individuals living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), is thrilled to announce...