In this post I thought I’d cover how client’s partners/loved ones/friends can best help with their OCD. Many, if not most, of my clients' partners/loved ones/friends end up getting pulled into participating in my client’s OCD rituals - this is often called “accommodating”.
Read MoreOCD could be the world's most misunderstood mental illness. It's also one of the most treatable.
Read MoreAfter publishing a recent blog post I realized I’d overlooked some potentially helpful resources and also failed to highlight some of the very useful aspects of one of the organizations that I had recommended.
Read MoreAs you may already know, the preferred form of treatment for anxiety disorders is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and the exposure work is the “Behavior” part of that framework. The “Cognitive” part may be just as important as the behavioral part for many clients. Below you will find a list of what are called “cognitive distortions”. These are common mistakes in people’s thinking that can lead to anxiety and depression.
Read MoreDuring the current pandemic, finding help for an anxiety disorder can be challenging as most therapists are busy and also often have long wait lists. I get calls almost everyday from potential new clients and I just don’t have any room for more clients. And sometimes the anxiety doesn’t require professional help and can be addressed in other, usually less expensive, ways. With the above in mind, I thought I’d share some of the less expensive resources that you might try instead of, or in addition to, finding a therapist. And just in case you do want to find a therapist, here are some resources for that as well. I hope you find these helpful.
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