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Every man dies. Not every man lives.
October 16, 2015
What are your values? What are your dreams? What is something you wish you could be doing instead of focusing on your OCD? OCD is still there, and you don’t have to put your life…
Talking To Your Child About OCD
October 15, 2015
Sometimes parents hesitate telling their children that they have OCD. Their reasons may vary, but the most common reasons are the following: They worry about the stigma that surrounds OCD, and the possible negative effects…
Is OCD bullying You? You Now Have Options
October 13, 2015
According to Stopbullying.gov “bullying …involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.” They also state that those that are bullied “may have serious,…
Relationship OCD and the Doors of Uncertainty
October 11, 2015
[View original article published in Psych Central here] When Adam was about 9 years old, he began to experience contamination obsessive-compulsive disorder. At 14, his fears about possibly getting sick subsided, but he began questioning…
6 Things You Need to Know Before Starting OCD Treatment
June 08, 2015
[View original article published in Psych Central here] If you suffer from OCD, you likely feel exhausted every day. The anxiety and tormenting thoughts may lead you to internal and external rituals. These compulsions provide…
When Your Loved One Has Body Dysmorphic Disorder
April 07, 2015
[View original article published in Psych Central here. Aaron was a senior in high school, and his grades had begun to decline. He wasn’t interested in hanging out with his friends. He seemed depressed. He’d…
Is it OCD, OCPD, or What?
March 10, 2015
View original article published in Psych Central here. Grace is obsessed about order and having things “just so.” She is constantly checking for symmetry in her surroundings. The time she spends ordering and organizing her…
Scrupulosity: When OCD Targets Your Religious and Moral Values
January 14, 2015
View original article published in Psych Central here. Whenever Marian was exposed to religious issues, she felt overwhelmed by doubt, guilt and anxiety. She had been steadfast in her devotion since childhood. Lately, though, she’d…
What is the Prescription for Raising Entitled Kids?
December 22, 2014
[View original article published in Psych Central here] A 10-year-old girl stomped out of the bathroom when her mom told her she would need to clean the mess she had made after her shower. She…
Being Grateful Despite Challenges
November 26, 2014
[View original article published in Psych Central here] There are times when we may feel like we cannot be grateful about anything in our lives. Losing a job or feeling burned out can contribute to…
Teaching Kids To Be Grateful Every Day
November 19, 2014
[View original article published in Parenting.answers.com here] Why is it important that children learn to be grateful? How can you help them? Here are 3 ideas that will work. Children and Gratitude Research has shown…
3 Steps To Take When Life Gets Foggy
October 20, 2014
[View original article published in Answers.com here] What is your first thought when you wake up in the morning? “I’m ready to take on the day!” But maybe you had a restless night and couldn’t…
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