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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…
OCD Awareness Week
October 16, 2014
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
October 16, 2014
Those challenged by OCD most likely have tried to stop the “waves” to no avail. It’s easier to “surf” them rather than fight them. You can learn to accept and tolerate uncertainty and doubt. Love…
Starve the OCD Beast and START Making Changes
October 15, 2014
Once upon a time a young man was walking through the mountains near his home. A cute little kitten appeared. It looked hungry and lost. He decided to take it home. He took good care…
Is there an OCD Nightmare In Your Closet?
October 14, 2014
Those who don’t have the disorder misconstrue and continue to promote misconceptions about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Those suffering may hide and shield themselves from possibly being hurt and shunned. They may feel ashamed or embarrassed.…
What is OCD? OCD Awareness #OCDWeek 2014
October 14, 2014
If you aren’t sure what OCD is, watch this short video. It will enlighten you. Source: IOCDF.ORG
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