All ABOUT EMETOPHOBIA: Treating the Fear of Vomit & Vomiting

Emetophobia (the fear of vomit and vomiting) is a common mental health phenomenon that can cause significant distress and impairment. It is diagnostically complex and can occur on its own or as part of another mental health concern such as OCD, social anxiety, ARFID, or disordered eating. This three-hour workshop will cover common presentations of emetophobia, review tools for assessment, and provide multiple evidence-based intervention strategies to reduce symptoms and mitigate their impact on daily life. Diverse case examples will be presented throughout. Learning objectives include:

1. Identify presentations of emetophobia across different diagnostic concerns

2. Explain the roles of avoidance, cognitive processes, and safety behaviors in the maintenance of emetophobic symptoms

3. Create interoceptive, imaginal, and in vivo exposures to address emetophobia

Schedule

9:00-9:45: What is Emetophobia? Common Presentations, Clinical Correlates, Differential Diagnosis, Prevalence
9:45-10:00: Assessment of Emetophobia
10:00-10:30: Psychoeducation and Motivation for Clients
10:30-10:40 Break
10:40-11:30: Treatment of Emetophobia
11:30-11:45: Incorporating Contextual Factors, Special Considerations, and Limitations to Treatment
11:45-noon: Wrap-up and Evaluations

Presenter bios

Amy Mariaskin, PhD, has over 15 years of experience working with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. She is the Owner and Founding Director of the Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center, a specialty clinic in middle Tennessee that offers services to over 600 active clients. Dr. Mariaskin is the author of a book on OCD and relationships titled, Thriving in Relationships When You Have OCD: How to Keep Obsessions and Compulsions from Sabotaging Love, Friendship, and Family Connections. She is on faculty with the International OCD Foundation in their Behavior Treatment Training Institute and is adjunct faculty at Vanderbilt University. She has spoked locally and nationally about OCD and related disorders.

Ben Craft, MS, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Head of Education & Training at the Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center. He has worked in the mental health field for about 15 years with diverse populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness and persistent mental illness, rural clients, families, adolescents, and college students. Ben has also served as a university psychology instructor and counselor at his alma mater in Sewanee, TN. At the NOATC, Ben works with adolescents and adults affected by OCD, anxiety, and related disorders.

Cancellation/refund policy

A participant may withdraw their registration with a full refund, provided they give 48-hour notice prior to the program start date. If a participant cancels within 48 hours of the start time, they may receive up to a 50% refund determined at the discretion of the continuing education administrative team. No shows for registered participants will not be refunded.

In the event of a program cancellation or postponement by the NOATC, registered participants will be given the option of a full refund or a waived fee for the rescheduled program.