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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Training

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I almost quit being a therapist.

My clients were trapped in cycles of anxiety, OCD, and avoidance – but no matter what I tried, I couldn’t help them make real progress.

Powerless, frustrated, and burned out I needed a better way. Then I discovered Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – and everything changed.

Because with ERP I had a highly effective evidence-based pathway to finally free clients trapped by obsessions and rituals, paralyzed by intrusive thoughts and stuck in panic mode.

And it worked for me right away. Clients were improving. Fast. And I felt confident, effective, and reinvigorated in my work.

Now I want to share that with you in this start to finish 2-day training.

In this step-by-step program I’ll teach you to use ERP safely, simply, and powerfully, giving you practical strategies that you can use right away to guide clients with OCD, panic disorders and agoraphobia to real change …

And if you’re worried that exposure is scary … too intense … maybe even harmful. Don’t be.

This proven technique not only works, I’ll make sure you learn to deliver it in a way that feels completely safe and manageable.

If you work with clients with anxiety or OCD this is a must-have approach for your clinical toolbox.

So don’t wait.

Purchase now and leave ready to use ERP with your clients!

Madina Alam, LMHC

Here's What You'll Learn


 

Foundations of ERP & Clinical Context

  • Overview of anxiety and avoidance cycles
  • DSM-5™ diagnostic criteria for OCD, PD, IAD, and agoraphobia
  • Functional impairment and impact on daily life
  • Behavioral principles: habituation, inhibitory learning, and fear extinction
  • Review of research evidence, efficacy rates, and limitations of ERP

Comprehensive Assessment & Case Conceptualization

  • Standardized measures and structured interview
  • Functional analysis to identify triggers, safety behaviors, and avoidance patterns
  • Identity maintaining factors
  • Create a clear case formulation to guide ERP interventions

How to Build Effective Exposures

  • Design graded exposure ladders with measurable steps
  • Write and review response prevention (RP) contracts
  • Select exposure modalities: imaginal, interoceptive, in-vivo, and virtual reality
  • Demonstration of exposure session planning and execution

Troubleshooting Common Challenges

  • Common barriers to exposure therapies
  • Working with low motivation, resistance, or ambivalence
  • Address cultural factors, religious beliefs, and stigma
  • Modify ERP for clients with high shame or perfectionism
  • Risk management: safety planning and crisis protocols

Special Topics, Ethics, and Relapse Prevention

  • Telehealth ERP delivery
  • Informed consent
  • Scope of practice and interprofessional collaboration
  • “Booster” sessions and maintenance strategies post-treatment
  • Measuring outcomes and tracking progress
  • Develop a long-term implementation plan

ERP for OCD: Step by Step

  • Identify obsessional themes and compulsive behaviors
  • Differentiate between mental rituals vs. overt compulsions
  • Combine ERP with mindfulness and cognitive interventions

ERP for Anxiety & Panic Disorders

  • Target catastrophic misinterpretations of bodily sensations
  • Interoceptive exposure techniques and safety behavior elimination
  • Manage anticipatory anxiety and avoidance patterns
  • Working with illness anxiety disorder (IAD)

ERP for Agoraphobia

  • Exposure to feared environments using real-world and simulated contexts
  • Incorporate client values to enhance treatment adherence
  • Gradual generalization to complex social and travel situations

Integrate ERP for Comorbidity

  • Working with co-occurring depression, PTSD, or substance use
  • Integrate with other therapeutic modalities (ACT, CBT, mindfulness)
  • Sequence treatment priorities for best outcomes

Everything You're Getting


  • More than 12 hours of video content
  • Up to 12.25 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

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Meet Your Experts


Madina Alam, LMHC

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Madina Alam, LMHC, is a licensed therapist and founder of Mental Health Madina, PLLC. She specializes in anxiety disorders, with a focus on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. Madina provides therapy, training, and education for clinicians and is passionate about making evidence-based anxiety treatment accessible and practical. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Albany, is licensed in both New York and North Carolina, and is also a certified yoga instructor. She also hosts nationwide mental health events focused on reducing stigma and creating spaces where vulnerability is celebrated.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Madina Alam is the founder and therapist at Mental Health Madina, PLLC. She receives compensation as a CEU instructor and speaker. She also receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. Madina Alam has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Madina Alam has no relevant non-financial relationships.

 

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS150570
Duration:
12 hours, 23 minutes
Copyright:
Feb 26, 2026
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

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