LauraOCDUK

June & July update about upcoming peer support groups: Groups for loved ones: The next bimonthly support group for parents and caregivers of CAMHS age children (under 18) is Thursday 24th July at 7:30pm, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FR7yKNYFQaCq4F-tPMYJfg#/registration The next bimonthly support group for family and friends who support an adult loved one with OCD is Thursday 12th June at 7pm, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l3o9wglqTYahrCvarP_lRQ#/registration Groups for people with OCD: Our open support groups (18+) - primarily attended by people with OCD but loved ones are also welcome - run most Tuesday evenings at 7pm and Thursday mornings at 10:15am. Upcoming dates are listed here: www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online Our support group for young people age 12-17 with OCD continues to run monthly, the next one is Thursday 3rd July at 6pm. Please complete the parent/guardian consent form which gives you the Zoom link to register upon completion: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ Our over 50's group also meets monthly, the next one is Wednesday 11th June at 6pm, you can sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlfumhqD8uG9c06BrAVi3naMAvIBgbmN28#/registration Our bimonthly support group for young adults (18 - 25 year olds*) is next taking place Thursday 31st July 7pm, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BJi0f2lZQsq_VxWqA4dDbw#/registration *If your loved one falls slightly outside that age bracket but would like to attend this group, please email groups@ocduk.org

Quick update about upcoming peer support groups: Groups for loved ones: The next bimonthly support group for parents and caregivers of CAMHS age children (under 18) is Wednesday 21st May at 7:30pm, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0Cb-HrMkQPCHMe_uq3r8IQ#/registration The next bimonthly support group for family and friends who support an adult loved one with OCD is Thursday 12th June at 7pm, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l3o9wglqTYahrCvarP_lRQ#/registration Groups for people with OCD: Our open support groups (18+) - primarily attended by people with OCD but loved ones are also welcome - run most Tuesday evenings at 7pm and Thursday mornings at 10:15am. Upcoming dates are listed here: www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online Our support group for young people age 12-17 with OCD continues to run monthly, the next one is Thursday 5th June at 6pm. Please complete the parent/guardian consent form which gives you the Zoom link to register upon completion: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ Our over 50's group also meets monthly, the next one is Wednesday 11th June at 6pm, you can sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlfumhqD8uG9c06BrAVi3naMAvIBgbmN28#/registration We are also launching a new support group for young adults (18 - 25 year olds*) (frequency TBC), the first one is Thursday 22nd May at 7pm, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MDFexgZ6TeezNB53bHlBwQ . *If your loved one falls slightly outside that age bracket but would like to attend this group, please email groups@ocduk.org

As it has been a while I wanted to remind everyone about our online peer support groups, and let you know about a new group we are launching: Firstly, our open support groups (for anyone 18+) run most Tuesday evenings at 7pm and Thursday mornings at 10:15am. Upcoming dates are listed here: www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online They are popular so often reach capacity but it's worth checking back on the day of the group for cancellations as registration automatically reopens when someone cancels their place Our support groups for young people age 12-17 run monthly, the next one is Thursday 10th April. Please complete the parent/guardian consent form which gives you the Zoom link to register upon completion: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ Our over 50's group also meets monthly, the next one is Wednesday 9th April at 6pm, you can sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqceqtqDgsG9SazD9yVRuhtJ1uFAJ1ek6S We are also launching a new support group for young adults (18 - 25 year olds) (frequency TBC depending on demand and our resources), the first one is Thursday 22nd May at 7pm, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MDFexgZ6TeezNB53bHlBwQ . If you are slightly outside that age bracket but would like to attend this group, please email groups@ocduk.org If you have any questions feel free to ask here or email groups@ocduk.org

Update about upcoming online peer support groups: Groups for loved ones: The next support group for family and friends who support an adult loved one with OCD is Thursday 17th April at 7pm, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/b37xAUEcQBCCIswVQNaFcA We are now running a the above group bimonthly, alternating it with a support group specifically for parents and caregivers of CAMHS age children (under 18), the next one will be Wednesday 21st May at 7:30pm and the link is here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0Cb-HrMkQPCHMe_uq3r8IQ Groups for people with OCD: Our open support groups (18+) - primarily attended by people with OCD but loved ones are also welcome - run most Tuesday evenings at 7pm and Thursday mornings at 10:15am. Upcoming dates are listed here: www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online Our support group for young people age 12-17 with OCD continues to run monthly, the next one is Thursday 10th April. Please complete the parent/guardian consent form which gives you the Zoom link to register upon completion: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ Our over 50's group also meets monthly, the next one is Wednesday 9th April at 6pm, you can sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqceqtqDgsG9SazD9yVRuhtJ1uFAJ1ek6S We are also launching a new support group for young adults (18 - 25 year olds) (frequency TBC), the first one is Thursday 22nd May at 7pm, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MDFexgZ6TeezNB53bHlBwQ . If your loved one falls slightly outside that age bracket but would like to attend this group, please email groups@ocduk.org

Hi everyone! After a pause for a couple of months I'm pleased to confirm the family and friends group is returning, details below: The next family and friends who support a loved one (of any age) with OCD support group - Thursday 27th February at 7pm, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t-mqqmlCTGqHano_Gtzzgg From March, we will also be running a support group specifically for parents of CAMHS age children (under 18s), the first one will be Wednesday 19th March at 7:30pm and the link is here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vPoK6VkRTYWRwZH69utvBQ Our support group for young people age 12-17 continues to run monthly, the next one is Thursday 13th February. Please complete the parent/guardian consent form which gives you the Zoom link to register upon completion: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ If you have any questions or problems registering please email us at groups@ocduk.org

Here are November's groups: Young people age 12-17 - Tuesday 5th November at 6pm, Please complete the parent/guardian consent form which gives you the Zoom link to register upon completion: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ Family and friends who support a loved one with OCD - Wednesday 20th November at 7pm, you can register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrd-urrjsuGd16xuZKOWuNlKJTvPtoOMiQ

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you @DarrenS - Absolutely, loved ones are always welcome at the general/open groups that run on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. They are primarily attended by people who have OCD themselves, but family members/friends are always welcome to attend and contribute too, with or without their loved one who has OCD. We usually have a couple of family members at each group

Hi @Benny - the monthly over 50's groups until the end of 2024 are open for registration now, you can find them in the themed groups section of the support groups web page (near the bottom of the page): https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/

Hi all! Alongside the next family and friends support group which is taking place this Thursday at 7pm (the link to register is here ) October's online peer support groups are open for registration too: Young people age 12-17 - Tuesday 1st October at 6pm, Please complete the parent/guardian consent form which gives you the Zoom link to register upon completion: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ Family and friends who support a loved one that has OCD - Wednesday 30th October at 7pm, you can register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudOqorT8oE9Ijtqu17XAD2WUJeqoJFVXZ Contact us at groups@ocduk.org if you have any questions

September's online support groups are open for registration! Young people age 12-17 - Tuesday 10th September at 6pm, Please complete the parent/guardian consent form which gives you the Zoom link to register upon completion: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ Family and friends who support a loved one that has OCD - Thursday 26th September at 7pm, you can register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvfuusrjsiG9KPJ-ZJTK1ErCjE0-BXEs9y If the person you support is over 18, they are welcome to attend our weekly open support groups for adults (18+) with OCD which run most Tuesday evenings (7pm) and Thursday mornings (10:15am). The groups are primarily attended by people with OCD, but family members and friends are welcome to attend too. All the upcoming dates and registration links are here: www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online Please email groups@ocduk.org if you have any questions or difficulty registering

August online support groups: Young people age 12-17 - Thursday 15th August at 6pm, Please complete the parent/guardian consent form which gives you the Zoom link to register upon completion: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ Family and friends who support a loved one that has OCD - Tuesday 27th August at 7pm, you can register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcOGupzMpHNZuev6KlhD41ggTI_dL_hdN If the person you support is over 18, they are welcome to attend our weekly open support groups for adults (18+) with OCD which run most Tuesday evenings (7pm) and Thursday mornings (10:15am). The groups are primarily attended by people with OCD, but family members and friends are welcome to attend too. All the upcoming dates and registration links are here: www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online

July's support groups: Family and friends who support a loved one that has OCD - Wednesday 31st July at 7pm, you can register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrceyvqTMiH9bV8hkj0i80atjyJ4u_rY_N Young people age 12-17 - Wednesday 24th July at 6pm, Please complete the parent/guardian consent form which gives you the Zoom link to register upon completion: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ If the person you support is over 18, they are welcome to attend our weekly open support groups for adults (18+) with OCD which run most Tuesday evenings (7pm) and Thursday mornings (10:15am). The groups are primarily attended by people with OCD, but family members and friends are welcome to attend too. All the upcoming dates and registration links are here: www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online

June's support groups: Family and friends who support a loved one that has OCD - Wednesday 19th June at 7pm, you can register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-usrzktE9SfYJkGXenO3dNHz32fQfEd Young people age 12-17 - Wednesday 26th June 6pm, Please complete the parent/guardian consent form which gives you the Zoom link to register upon completion: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ If the person you support is over 18, they are welcome to attend our weekly open support groups for adults (18+) with OCD which run most Tuesday evenings (7pm) and Thursday mornings (10:15am). The groups are primarily attended by people with OCD, but family members and friends are welcome to attend too. All the upcoming dates and registration links are here: www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online

May online support groups: Family and friends who support a loved one that has OCD - Wednesday 22nd May at 7pm, you can register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkdOmpqz4sHdHYvlMPWwXaRlEdZVeAqxDM Young people age 12-17 - Wednesday 29th May 6pm, Please complete the parent/guardian consent form which gives you the Zoom link to register upon completion: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ If the person you support is over 18, they are welcome to attend our weekly open support groups for adults (18+) with OCD which run most Tuesday evenings (7pm) and Thursday mornings (10:15am). The groups are primarily attended by people with OCD, but family members and friends are welcome to attend too. All the upcoming dates and registration links are here: www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online

April's online support groups: Family and friends who support a loved one that has OCD - Tuesday 9th April at 7pm, you can register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsduCqqjgrEta5hHoHPmQr2Ra4MDTc70so Young people age 12-17 - Wednesday 24th April 6pm, Please complete the parent/guardian consent form which gives you the Zoom link to register upon completion: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ If the person you support is over 18, they are welcome to attend our weekly open support groups for adults (18+) with OCD which run most Tuesday evenings (7pm) and Thursday mornings (10:15am). The groups are primarily attended by people with OCD, but family members and friends are welcome to attend too. All the upcoming dates and registration links are here: www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online

March online support groups: Family and friends who support a loved one that has OCD - Wednesday 20th March 7pm. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcu-vrDgiGtEzBuXoNBjGaWGUHM_RUCON Young people age 12-17 - Wednesday 27th March 6pm Complete parent/guardian consent form and register here: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/

The next support group for young people age 12-17 with OCD is Wednesday 28th February at 6pm, complete the consent form and register here: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/

Hi Miranda, I'm so sorry to hear that you are struggling. I'm sure other users who are parents will be able to offer advice from their perspectives, but I just wanted to highlight a couple of video resources we have from Dr Fiona Challacombe that will hopefully be informative: Perinatal OCD https://www.ocduk.org/conference/2021-virtual/breakout/working-with-perinatal-ocd-in-a-pandemic/ (from 2020) OCD and parenting https://www.ocduk.org/conference/2022-virtual/breakout-room/ocd-parenting/ (from 2022)

Upcoming group dates: Support group for family and friends who support a loved one with OCD: Wednesday 21st February at 7pm, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIldeuvqzguGdZmGSL4cfP_lPVwTh5V3PqA Support group for young people age 12-17 with OCD: Wednesday 24th January at 6pm, complete the consent form and register here: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ If your loved one is over 18, they are welcome to attend our weekly open support groups for adults (18+) with OCD which run most Tuesday evenings (7pm) and Thursday mornings (10:15am). The groups are primarily attended by people with OCD, but family members and friends are welcome to attend too. All the upcoming dates and registration links are here: www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online

Hi everyone! We are having a festive social event for the support group community on Thursday 14th December at 10:15am - there will be a quiz and the opportunity to chat about non-OCD topics in a relaxed environment. As always there is no pressure to be on camera or to speak if you don't want to, and the chat box will be open. It's totally ok to drop in for part of the session if you can't stay for the duration and everyone is welcome! Registration is on the website or here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sc-2grj4jEtPL63-Wp8kfeiXIMJ_LDgRW Our support group schedule for this month is: Open groups: Tuesday 5th December (7pm) Thursday 7th December (10:15am) Tuesday 12th December (7pm) Tuesday 19th December (7pm) Thursday 21st December (10:15am) Thursday 28th December (10:15am) Themed groups: Wednesday 13th December - 50+ group (6pm) Wednesday 20th December - Young people age 12-17 group (6pm) Registration is here as normal: www.ocduk.org/online - if you have any problems registering please get in touch at groups@ocduk.org

The next support group for family and friends who support a loved one with OCD is Wednesday 3rd January at 7pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdu2vrjMuHtW9kaP16mFi2OkQEncWXxZu#/registration

The next support group for young people age 12-17 is Wednesday 20th December at 6pm: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ (please complete the consent form which upon completion generates the Zoom registration details)

Hi @OB1! I'm sorry that you've had trouble registering. That error message is usually due to a Zoom security settings update which means that people need to be logged in to a (free) registered Zoom account to attend the groups (Zoom recognises whether there is an account associated with the email address people enter when registering). You can register for a free Zoom account with your email address here: https://zoom.us/signup#/signup Once you've signed up Zoom should let you register but please let me know if you're still facing any problems!

Hi @Em24! There are indeed. All upcoming dates are listed at: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/ - there are usually groups on Tuesday evenings at 7pm and Thursday mornings at 10:15am. You register for each date you would like to attend separately so you can pick the ones that are convenient for you. The groups are very popular so you may find a message saying 'registration closed' when you click on a date - this means the group is currently at capacity, but we often have last minute cancellations so if you are keen to attend it's worth checking back on the day the group is due to run (even in the couple of hours before!) - registration automatically reopens when people cancel. If you have any problems please email groups@ocduk.org and we can advise

Our November groups have now been scheduled and registration is now open: - Support group for family members and friends who support a loved one with OCD: Thursday 23rd November at 7pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApdeuhqDojHtKNRshFVBxlGdyTPvNMdH-a - Young people age 12-17 support group: Wednesday 29th November at 6pm: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/ (please complete the consent form which upon completion generates the Zoom registration details)