Let's talk about the elephant in the room (or the bedroom... or the laundry basket...). OCD loves taboo topics, and as such, it can easily infiltrate topics related to semen, sperm, vaginal secretions, and other various sexual fluids...Alright, let's dive into the...
Group Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Our exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy group provides evidence-based treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel like being trapped in a cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors....
OCDSupportGroups.com: Free Support & Evidence-Based Treatment
Visit our new companion website, OCDSupportGroups.com, to join one of our new treatment groups or support groups! I'm excited to announce the launch of a new companion website: OCDSupportGroups.com! This site is designed to be a resource for individuals and...
OCD Scriptathon 2017: A Group Scripting Experience
Take power back by leaning into your fears and putting your bad thoughts on display.What: OCD Scriptathon 2017, A Group Scripting Experience Where: Our office! Located at 11380 Prosperity Farms Road, Ste 209A, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 When: Tuesday, April 11,...
OCD Treatment: Back to Basics
OCD is predicated on the formation of faulty beliefs that are maintained through negative reinforcement.In previous posts, I have discussed various aspects of the "OCD Cycle," but it never hurts to have a quick refresher. After all, understanding how OCD works can...
ERP Tip of the Day #2
I’m going to do this and ride the anxiety wave no matter what. Bring on the bad thoughts.It's ERP tip time. This series of posts focuses on tips to enhance the effectiveness of your exposure and response prevention (ERP). If you're interested in more ERP tips, click...
ERP Tip of the Day #1
Don't mistake rituals for exposure and response prevention (ERP). Embrace your exposures with fear, and embrace opportunities for openness, defenselessness, and vulnerability.Starting today, I am going to start posting random ERP tips as they occur to me, as there are...
Imaginal Exposure vs. In Vivo Exposure for OCD
Use imaginal exposure to address OCD based around catastrophic feared outcomes.As I've talked about in numerous posts, overcoming OCD involves learning to co-exist with doubt and uncertainty. This idea can be a bit counter-intuitive at first, as many people initially...
Common Misconceptions About Anxiety & OCD Treatment
Anxiety and OCD treatment can be confusing. Unfortunately, relying on common sense can sometimes make your symptoms worse.People new to OCD treatment often walk through the door with more than a few misconceptions. Here are some common ones: Misconception 1: Anxiety...
OCD Awareness Week 2016
It's #OCDWEEK! Help raise awareness and understanding about obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders.Welcome to #OCDWEEK 2016, a week organized by IOCDF to help raise awareness about OCD and related conditions! If you visit IOCDF’s website, you’ll...