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Relationship OCD? ACT’s Cognitive Defusion Skills Can Help!
October 18, 2019
View original article published in Psych Central– Maddie thought she liked and loved her fiancé but lately began to question whether she really did. Every time they were together she would start obsessing, “His ears…
What Is ERP for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
June 27, 2019
View original article published in Psych Central– Noah didn’t care for ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy despite his struggles with harm OCD. Stories that he had heard from acquaintances and friends were not positive.…
10 Things I’ve Learned as a Therapist and a Mom about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
June 11, 2019
By Allyson Guilbert, LCSW View original article published in Psych Central– I’ve been a mental health therapist for over 10 years and in the social work profession for more than 20. I have been pregnant…
Tug-of-War with the OCD Monster
May 01, 2019
When you struggle with OCD, it may feel like you are constantly fighting a monster that just won’t go away. Day in and day out you keep fighting it, and you feel exhausted. ACT (Acceptance…
When OCD is the Lemon Life Has Handed You
February 12, 2019
It has been said that when life gives you lemons you can make lemonade. Others say that they are willing to make lemon meringue pie, lemon cupcakes, lemon bars, lemon cookies, and lemon chicken, besides…
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
December 20, 2018
View original article published in Psych Central– Children sometimes have meltdowns when they don’t get what they want. Some adolescents can feel destitute when their wishes aren’t granted. When you feel confident about your plans…
Procrastination: The Stalling Game Your Mind Loves to Play
November 30, 2018
View original article published in Psych Central– When you have an assignment, presentation, or a job interview, you know it is essential that you prepare for it. Yet, getting started feels like a monumental task.…
What to Look For in Anxiety Treatment?
November 07, 2018
If you think you may have a heart problem, you would start with a general practitioner to verify any condition. If your doctor detects an anomaly, you would likely be referred to a specialist. You…
Anxiety, Thoughts, Boats, and Automobiles
October 05, 2018
View original article published in Psych Central– Under Title: Thought Watching Exercises to Increase Awareness & Reduce Anxiety We often go about our lives without noticing what our mind is telling us because we are…
When It Comes to Your Anxiety, Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat?
September 25, 2018
You probably haven’t thought much about the difference between a thermostat and a thermometer. Let’s review their differences. A thermometer measures your temperature. If you have a fever, it reacts to your temperature. A thermostat…
Mindset Family Therapy Staff to Present at the 25th Annual OCD Conference 2018
July 17, 2018
Once again we feel honored to be presenting at the International OCD Conference. We will be leading various groups and presenting workshops as shown below. If you or a loved one struggle with anxiety, OCD…
Feelings: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
July 16, 2018
View original article published in Psych Central– This was a title of a popular Western movie in the 60s, and indeed in life we will encounter situations we may consider good, bad, or ugly. It’s…
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