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Faith Crisis and Scrupulosity OCD
October 07, 2024
After Sally’s clinician conducted a comprehensive assessment of her clinical condition, she said, “Your symptoms suggest that your challenges are linked to religious scrupulosity OCD.” Sally’s immediate response was, “I’d rather have a faith crisis…
You Are More Than Anxiety!
September 05, 2024
More than a decade ago, college administrators placed a huge emphasis on entrance test scores. However, this is no longer the case as colleges have realized that academic scores do not tell the whole story…
Religious Scrupulosity OCD, Uncertainty, and Doubts
August 17, 2024
While Sally had developed psychological flexibility to respond to unpleasant thoughts and emotions, as discussed in June’s blog post, a few years later, she faced a resurgence of doubts about her religious beliefs. Some of…
Moral Scrupulosity OCD Treatment
July 14, 2024
When Brett was young, he would frantically search his pockets, desk, and backpack whenever someone in his school class complained of missing money, doubting himself and worrying if he was to blame for others’ misfortunes.…
Faith and Religious Scrupulosity
June 20, 2024
From a young age, Sally cultivated her faith and valued her connection with the Divine. Nonetheless, in her early twenties, after reading an article that sparked doubts about her faith, she felt troubled. Unaware of…
Letting Go of the Urge to “Control” Your OCD Thoughts
May 03, 2024
When James was a teenager, he enjoyed a “worldly” path before finding his faith. One day, after he’d found his faith, however, a friend made a comment that brought up certain memories from his youth.…
Can Exercise Help My OCD?
April 12, 2024
By Kathleen Ririe What if I told you that there was something you could do almost any place, any time, and at any or no cost that could help with your OCD? You would likely…
The Best Treatment for OCD: Exposures with a Curious Mindset
March 07, 2024
Children are the best at being curious. Do you remember when you were a kid playing outside with your friends and found something that caught your attention? Did you dismiss it, or push it away,…
Holding Anxiety Gently
February 26, 2024
Holding Anxiety Gently Expectations What’s the first thought that comes to mind when you wake up in the morning? Is it an anxious thought—maybe about all the things you should do today? Or maybe you’re…
How Can Identifying Values Help With Scrupulosity OCD?
February 20, 2024
By Kathleen Ririe What is scrupulosity? Picture this- you’re out walking on a beautiful path through the woods. The air smells of fresh rain, the trees are extra lush and green, and as the morning…
OCD and Anxiety – Parenting Group
January 30, 2024
We are pleased to announce this parenting group which offers information and support to help navigate parenting children with OCD and anxiety. Come prepared to learn and share experiences with other parents and to gain…
OCD and the Willingness to Do What It Takes to Live Your Values
January 16, 2024
Going Upstream— Is It Worth It? The o’opu, a freshwater fish native to Hawaii, hatches in fresh water and literally goes with the flow, swimming downstream to reproduce. Its eggs are swept into the ocean,…
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