Trichotillomania: Letting Go of Your Hair

Explore the realm of Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) and demystify the puzzle of Trichotillomania. This webinar goes beyond providing insight; it’s also a call to action. Join us to discover a potent approach that combines mindfulness, acceptance, and action aligned with your values – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

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Why NJCTS is My “Safe Place”

I hope that you will consider making a donation to support NJCTS so they can help many other families just like they helped me!

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NJCTS News: November 2023

Family Fun Event; New Podcast; Research Update; Upcoming Online Programs; On the Blog; Be One of The GreaTS

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Introducing The UpTIC

Premiering on November 7, The UpTIC podcast will provide an opportunity for the eclectic voices of the TS community to be heard.

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Identifying & Supporting Children with Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in the Classroom

This webinar aims to help parents and educators identify anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) behaviors in the classroom across different age groups. This presentation will review empirically supported treatment protocols and focus on practical skills to support children with anxiety and OCD in the classroom.  Devora Scher, Psy.D. is a

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Introduction to Transition Services

In this webinar, registrants will be introduced to the various school and agency based services available to help students aged 14+ transition from high school to adulthood. We will talk about the Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) offered by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS), additional transition related services from

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Understanding & Treating Scrupulosity OCD

As the adage goes, “too much of a good thing becomes a bad thing.” For most people, their moral and religious beliefs help them live meaningful lives. For individuals suffering from scrupulosity OCD, their moral and religious beliefs become a source of distress and panic that impacts their lives adversely.

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Stop Making That Sound! Understanding Misophonia

Misophonia is characterized by sensitivity to specific sounds that can cause extreme physical and emotional distress. These intense and involuntary reactions can cause an individual to avoid certain behaviors and cause negative impacts on their daily functioning. Although the examination of Misophonia is an emerging field, recent studies suggest that

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Meeting My Inspiration to Advocate

As an awkward 6th grader who was struggling with my disorder, seeing her on the stage speaking her mind truly inspired me. 

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 101

This webinar will be covering the basics on what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is and what it is not. We will discuss the mechanisms that maintain OCD, the importance of not giving in to compulsion, and how to cope with the distress that this can cause the individual suffering from

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