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Events
Your guide to NECOA’s events:
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Monthly Information Hour
Demystifying ERP – February 5, 2026
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is an effective, evidence-based treatment for OCD. However, it can be hard to understand what this treatment involves, how it works, and how you can find clinicians who are truly skilled and experienced in its use.
Join Dr. Lisa Coyne, PhD and Kristen Perrelli, LICSW, on February 5th at 5:30 pm EST for a free consultation group to learn:
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What ERP is and how it works
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How to find and evaluate clinicians who can help
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How families can best support their youngsters
We look forward to seeing you!
IOCDF Walk
One Million Steps for OCD – Date TBD
The Boston OCD Walk is a free community event organized by the International OCD Foundation that brings people together to support and raise awareness about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions. Participants connect, share their stories, and take part in a walk and other activities that foster connection, education, and visibility for the OCD community while also helping to raise funds for the foundation’s work.
NECOA attends the IOCDF Boston Walk to stand alongside our clients, families, and the broader OCD community. For us, this event is more than a walk in the park. It’s a celebration of strength, connection, and hope, and a reminder that no one has to face OCD alone. We walk to support our clients, loved ones, and everyone impacted by OCD because effective, evidence-based treatment changes lives, and because supporting the International OCD Foundation helps advance their vital work in advocacy, education, and access to care. Be sure to stop by the NECOA table for interactive games, fun giveaways, and resources for individuals and families, plus a chance to meet and take photos with Dolly, our 38-inch-tall miniature pony. Whether you’re walking for a client, a loved one, or yourself, we’d love to connect and celebrate the strength of this community together.
Calmer Con 2026
Sensory Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention – Date TBD
Calmer Con is a sensory-aware pop culture and comics convention designed to provide an inclusive and welcoming experience for individuals and families who may find traditional conventions overwhelming.
The event includes many familiar convention features such as artists, vendors, cosplay, games, workshops, and interactive activities, while emphasizing accessibility through thoughtfully designed, lower-stimulation spaces and opportunities to take breaks as needed. Programming is suitable for all ages and focuses on creativity, community, and connection in a more comfortable environment.
Calmer Con is a free-admission event with registration. NECOA will be attending for our third year and will host a booth with fun, interactive activities as well as information about our clinic, services, and resources related to OCD and anxiety treatment.
Taming Your Anxiety Monster:
An Art Workshop for Kids – March 21, 2026
Want to have some fun and resource your child with skills in taming their anxiety? Our one-of-a-kind anxiety monster-making workshop is for children ages 6-13 years old and their parents, and is based in evidence-based treatment principles. Facilitated by Anxiety expert Dr. Lisa Coyne, co-author of the Tired of Anxiety book series, and emotional intelligence educator Dayna Catropa, Ed.M of Curious Minds Unlocked, this workshop is a fun and engaging way for kids to get curious and practice bravery by recognizing their anxiety in a playful way. Each child will leave with their very own 3D Anxiety Monster.
Eagala Demonstration
Networking Event – April 18, 2026
Interested in learning more about the Eagala model of equine-facilitated therapy? Whether you are an Eagala practitioner or you simply want to come meet our horses and participate in an equine facilitated learning experience, come join us on April 18, 2026, from 10am to 2pm at Mudflower Farm.
Where We're Going
ADAA Conference 2026
Why It’s Valuable for Our Clinicians:
The ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) Annual Conference 2026 is a premier mental health conference bringing together clinicians, researchers, and leaders in the field to explore the latest science and evidence-based treatment approaches for anxiety, depression, OCD, and related disorders. The conference takes place April 9–11, 2026, in Chicago, IL, and offers a mix of workshops, panels, and presentations focused on real-world clinical application.
Key Benefits of Attending:
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Evidence-based learning: Stay current on best practices and emerging research in anxiety, mood, and related disorders
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Practical clinical skills: Gain tools and strategies that can be immediately integrated into clinical work
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Continuing education credits: Earn 15–18 CE credits in one setting
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Professional networking: Connect with leading clinicians, researchers, and interdisciplinary peers from across the country
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Innovation in care: Learn how new technologies and treatment models are shaping the future of mental health care
Overall, attendance supports clinician growth, strengthens clinical excellence, and ensures our team continues delivering high-quality, up-to-date, evidence-based care.
IOCDF Conference
Why It’s Valuable for Our Clinicians:
The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Annual OCD Conference 2026 is the largest national event focused solely on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders. It brings together clinicians, researchers, people with lived experience, and families to share the latest research, evidence-based treatments, and best practices in OCD care. The 2026 conference will be held July 9–12 in Seattle, Washington, with hybrid options for virtual participation.
Key Benefits of Attending:
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Deepen clinical expertise in OCD and spectrum conditions by learning from leading experts in the field.
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Gain practical, evidence-based treatment strategies that can be integrated into everyday clinical practice.
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Engage with research updates and innovative approaches that inform quality care.
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Build professional connections with peers, researchers, and multidisciplinary partners.
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Opportunity to earn continuing education credits and advance professional development.
Overall, attending this conference supports clinician growth, enhances treatment skills for OCD and related disorders, and strengthens our team’s capacity to offer state-of-the-art, evidence-informed care.
ACBS Conference 2026
Why It’s Valuable for Our Clinicians:
The ACBS (Association for Contextual Behavioral Science) World Conference 2026 is an international gathering of researchers, clinicians, and leaders focused on contextual behavioral science, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and related approaches. The event will be held July 16–19, 2026 with pre-conference workshops on July 14–15 in Lyon, France, at the Lyon Catholic University (UCLY).
Key Benefits of Attending:
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Learn from leading experts in contextual behavioral science and psychological practice.
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Access a broad range of presentations, workshops, and interactive sessions that deepen understanding of evidence-based approaches such as ACT.
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Expand practical skills that can be applied directly in clinical work.
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Engage with an international community of clinicians and researchers to build connections and collaboration.
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Opportunities to participate in pre-conference intensive workshops for focused professional growth.
Overall, attending the ACBS World Conference supports clinician professional development, enhances evidence-based practice competencies, and strengthens our team’s connection to global advances in contextual behavioral science.