Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD): CBT Skills to Overcome Rigidity, Allow Imperfection, and Improve Your Relationships

Add to Calendar Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD): CBT Skills to Overcome Rigidity, Allow Imperfection, and Improve Your Relationships 1/29/2027 9:00:00 AM 1/29/2027 5:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://mclean.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=1009 Description: Obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a chronic maladaptive pattern of excessive perfectionism, preoccupation with orderliness/detail, and need for control over one’s environment. Despite its prevalence (estimated at 6.5% of the population), most clinicians are not aware of how to treat OCPD. Drs. Pinto and Wheaton will review the core features of OCPD, how the condition impacts functioni... Online false MM/DD/YYYY


Overview

Obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a chronic maladaptive pattern of excessive perfectionism, preoccupation with orderliness/detail, and need for control over one’s environment. Despite its prevalence (estimated at 6.5% of the population), most clinicians are not aware of how to treat OCPD.

Drs. Pinto and Wheaton will review the core features of OCPD, how the condition impacts functioning, and how it can be differentiated from OCD and other conditions.

Then they will focus on cognitive behavioral therapy interventions for the maladaptive traits and behaviors of OCPD and will demonstrate specific approaches for presenting problems such as behavioral inflexibility, procrastination, and difficulty making decisions.

Finally, Drs. Pinto and Wheaton will discuss the challenges of working with these patients and offer ways of overcoming treatment obstacles.

Offered by the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute.


Date & Location
Friday, January 29, 2027, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET, Online

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Differentiate OCPD from obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) and other diagnostic conditions using DSM-5–aligned criteria and clinical indicators.
  2. Describe the core features of OCPD and how the condition impacts functioning.
  3. Identify different style types of OCPD.
  4. Assess maladaptive perfectionism, rigidity, and control-related behaviors in clinical cases using observable, measurable indicators.
  5. Identify specific CBT interventions targeting problem areas.
  6. Formulate and implement strategies to address common treatment challenges and obstacles when working with patients with OCPD (e.g., therapeutic alliance, resistance, and relapse prevention).

About Registration

Fill out the registration form in the “Register” tab above.

  • Fees: $375.00 for individuals

  • Early Bird Discount: $325.00 *Ends Nov. 10th

  • Refunds are not available. If the participant is unable to attend, they can contact us regarding transferring registration to a substitute attendee.

  • Need help? Please contact the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute with any questions or concerns.


Accreditations and Approvals

Physicians
McLean Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

McLean Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychologists
McLean Hospital is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. McLean Hospital maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Participants meeting requirements will receive 6.5 CE credits.

Nurses
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 6.5 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count toward 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.

Social Workers
For information about continuing education credit for Massachusetts social workers, please call 617.855.2738. Social workers from other states should check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.

NBCC ACEP logoLicensed Mental Health Counselors
McLean Hospital has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6085. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. McLean Hospital is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This offering meets the requirements for up to 6.5 NBCC hours.


Target Audience
Specialties - Borderline Personality Disorder, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Eating Disorders, General Mental Health, OCD, Older Adult Mental Health
Professions - Addiction Counselor / Specialist, Administrator, Health Care Professional (Other), Interventionist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Nurse / Nurse Practitioner, Other Professional Roles, Physician, Physician Assistant, Psychologist, Social Worker