Event Registration - Association of Professionals Solving the Abuse of Children

8/27/2026 - 8/27/2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern Time


Location: Zoom




Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Association of Professionals Solving the Abuse of Children or its members.
 

General Admission (individual session): $30.00
APSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free
1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) Non-Members: $30.00
1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) APSAC Members and NY Foundling: $20.00
APSAC Members: You will receive your discount automatically when registering.
The New York Foundling Staff: Please email FontanaCenter@nyfoundling.org to request your entry code.
Target Audience and Content Level: Multidisciplinary professionals / Intermediate
Interactive, Live Zoom

We would love to see you! Please be prepared to have your camera on whenever possible. It helps create a more connected and engaging experience for everyone. If you need to turn it off, we trust you to take care of yourself. If you are requesting continuing education credit, being on camera is required for verification purposes. We appreciate your understanding and participation!

Title: Pedophilia-Themed Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (P-OCD): Assessment, Differential
Diagnosis, and Treatment

Presenter: Simone Leavell-Bruce, HSP, MS, PsyD

Bio:
Simone Leavell-Bruce, Psy.D. (she/her), is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Charlotte, NC. She earned her doctorate and master’s degree in clinical psychology from Spalding University in Louisville, KY. Dr. Leavell-Bruce completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte). Dr. Leavell-Bruce owns and operates Simone Leavell-Bruce, PLLC, where she provides therapy and psychological assessment to adolescents and adults, as well as supervision and consultation services to a wide range of mental health professionals. Dr. Leavell-Bruce specializes in the assessment and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She has contributed to the psychological literature and delivered presentations on OCD, hoarding disorder, and race-based trauma. She has also been featured as an expert on the intersection of OCD and cultural trauma in various media outlets. She views the therapeutic relationship as a central mechanism of change and takes a collaborative, person-centered approach to treatment. As a supervisor and trainer, Dr. Leavell-Bruce emphasizes the importance of culture and identity and is committed to promoting culturally responsive care that honors diversity and multicultural perspectives.


Description: 
Pedophilia-themed obsessive-compulsive disorder (P-OCD) is a distressing and often misunderstood presentation of OCD characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges related to fears of being sexually attracted to children. These obsessions are ego-dystonic and are typically accompanied by significant anxiety, shame, and avoidance, as well as compulsive behaviors such as reassurance seeking, mental review, and checking.

Due to the taboo nature of the content, individuals with P-OCD are frequently misdiagnosed or reluctant to seek treatment, increasing their risk for chronic impairment. Clinicians may also experience uncertainty when differentiating P-OCD from pedophilic disorder, which can impact case conceptualization and treatment planning.

This webinar will provide an overview of P-OCD, including assessment strategies, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Additionally, ethical considerations, risk assessment, and culturally responsive care will also be addressed. 

 

Learning objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

References available upon request.

Registration will remain open through the start of the Webinar
 
Zoom Webinar System Requirements
For the best experience, use a computer or mobile device with a stable internet connection. Please have the latest version of Zoom installed, along with working speakers and a microphone. A webcam is required if you're requesting continuing education credit.

CE Course Completion Steps

• Register for the live, interactive webinar.
• Attend the full session (please have camera on).
• Complete a posttest (with a passing score of 70% and option to retest up to two additional times) or engage with discussion questions embedded within webinar-you will be notified at start of webinar.
• Submit evaluation form
• Receive your certificate electronically through email within 30 days.

Accessibility Accommodations: To request accessibility accommodations, please contact APSAC at onlinetraining@apsac.org.

 
Provider Statements:
Social Work: The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC), provider #1622, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB ), www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education ( ACE ) program. APSAC maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 7/27/2025-7/27/2028. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits. The Social worker participating in this conference received 1 continuing education clock hours.”
 
Psychology: The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, Inc (APSAC) is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. 
 
Cancellations and Refunds: No cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions, please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.

Questions and Concerns: Please contact the APSAC team at onlinetraining@apsac.org

Cancellations:
No cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.