OCD Education Testimonials

"The Awareness Foundation speakers provide audiences with helpful information about the nature and treatments of obsessive –compulsive disorder, the fourth most common mental disorder in the US. Using artful films, personal experiences and a touch of humor the speakers communicate most effectively."
- Lorrin Koran M.D. Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford University OCD Research Clinic, Stanford, CA

"Everyone went away from the in-service feeling that we gained valuable insight about OCD that could be put into practice with our staff."
-Sangamon Area Special Education District, Springfield, IL

"The presenter spoke eloquently about the disease and the influence it has on families including interventions and treatments."
-California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist Santa Clara, CA

"Speakers of the Awareness Foundation for OCD & Related Disorders have the unique ability to express their life experiences with OCD and Anxiety/Panic disorders through workshops, seminars and films, I highly recommend these programs to psychologists, therapists, school personnel and health care professionals. Experience can speak volumes for information to the public. The speakers of The Awareness Foundation give us their experience, wisdom, humor and hope."
-Philip Kavanaugh M.D Psychiatrist, Author; ‘Magnificent Addiction ‘ and ‘Hope for Healing’

"...Cathy wanted me to let you know how great it was for them to see those films ("The Risk" and "The Touching Tree"). She also asked me to thank you! She was so excited that her son could see another kid, who was close to his age, and going through EXACTLY what he is thinking and feeling. She said that he related to it over and over again. During the cafeteria scene he said (before it ever happened) - "he's only going to be able to drink the milk because nobody else touched it!" Jeremy was diagnosed a couple of years ago and is doing much better with medical treatment and some counseling. But she said that watching your films was HUGE for him and very therapeutic!"
- Elizabeth, early childhood educator and actress

"…. This workshop gave me the awareness I need to survive."
- Coping with Anxiety Workshop: Attendee