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Webinar
12.06.2023
The Interplay Between PTSD and OCD: Treatment Considerations and Tactics
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Blog post
11.28.2023
4 Key Considerations for Developmentally Informed Youth OCD Treatment
Youth OCD assessment and treatment is far more nuanced than a downward extension of adult OCD approaches, for good reason. What are some of the fundamental ways cognitive-behavioral approaches for youth OCD differ from their adult counterparts?
Personal Story
11.23.2023
The Ebbs and Flows of My Mental Health Disorders
Getting sick was both sudden and gradual. The timeline of my mental health disorder, or rather disorders because I endured several, was so erratic, waxing and waning, often corresponding to a momentous event in my life or the birth of one of my children or the death of a loved one.
Blog post
11.21.2023
Supporting Your Child with Anxiety and/or OCD - Q&A
Experts Mona Potter, MD and Kathryn Boger, PhD, ABPP recently partnered with ADAA to host an insightful Q&A webinar addressing strategies for parenting children with anxiety and OCD. This blog to addresses the most common themes that emerged from the questions asked during the webinar.
Blog post
11.17.2023
Underneath the Hood of Worry: Going Beyond Symptoms to Target Processes
The processes driving worry will vary for every individual. Chances are good that it will not be one or another, but a proprietary blend of several processes which shape each person’s presentation of worry. Our job as clinicians is to explore these processes and work with our clients to curate a blend of interventions uniquely suited to their experience.
Blog post
11.13.2023
Differentiating Self-Harm OCD from Suicidal Ideation
How do I know if I have self-harm OCD or if I actually want to kill myself? This is a significant differentiation to make because it can have treatment-impacting and even life-threatening consequences.
Video (YouTube or Vimeo)
11.03.2023
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
OCD is a common mental health challenge that many people face. In this short video, we’ll help you understand what OCD is, its signs, why it happens, and how it can be treated. Whether you're someone dealing with OCD or want to support someone who is, this video is can help.
Blog post
11.03.2023
We Think Therefore We Are Thinking About Thinking: When Overthinking Becomes A Disorder
Thinking, and even overthinking, is normal but when it becomes a mental health disorder, known as hyperawareness OCD, the person feels completely distracted and out of control.
Personal Story
10.26.2023
The Stigma of Anxiety Disorder
The stigma of mental illness continues to be an issue in our world. Its impact will often delay a person who struggles with mental health from addressing their concerns the moment they have them.
Blog post
10.26.2023
Six Ways to Maintain Motivation in OCD Treatment
While treatment for OCD is highly effective for many, it can be hard work! It’s not an uncommon experience to lose momentum midway through treatment or even in the final stages. Below are some helpful tips from an OCD specialist to help you make it across the finish line!
Blog post
10.23.2023
Inferential Confusion: A New Treatment Target for OCD
The normal reasoning process is what we use throughout our day. It guides us to make inferences about possibility based on trust in our senses and selves. We don’t reason that the microwave is failing and causing a fire unless we smell smoke or see sparks or flames.
Webinar
10.19.2023
Tell or Not: The Pros and Cons of OCD Self-Disclosure
In this webinar, three OCD specialists will discuss considerations in whether to self-disclose, how much to tell, the experiences they’ve had from their decision, and things they didn't think to consider before self-disclosing.
