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Growing Gratitude with Gratitude Pie Despite Your OCD!
November 09, 2023
By Kathleen Ririe Ever since I was little, pie has been my most anticipated part of the Thanksgiving feast. Pie and Thanksgiving go hand-in-hand. In fact, it is documented that pumpkin pie became a holiday…
Six Signs You Might Have Religious Scrupulosity
August 09, 2023
“Why can’t I get rid of these horrific thoughts? I’m supposed to have pure thoughts according to my faith. Will God ever forgive me?” Jon’s incessant thoughts were evoking extreme anxiety, doubt, and guilt in…
In Your Darkest Times…
August 04, 2023
In your darkest times… Stay hopeful. Stay faithful. Even when you think God is not there. God is there and your scrupulous mind might just be getting in the way. Remember that your scrupulous mind…
Connect to the Here and Now
July 31, 2023
Fears about the Present Moment Like many, you may be scared to pay attention to the present moment. It may feel impossible. This is normal as this is a new experience. Few are those who…
Why I wrote “Imperfectly Good”
April 05, 2023
Treating anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder became personal for me years before I became a psychotherapist. Unbeknownst to my husband and me, our youngest son’s early childhood stubborn streaks were an indication of his anxiety…
How powerful is the urge to look back?
March 24, 2023
Looking back at historical monuments is interesting. Speculating how things came about can be fun. But is trying to make sense of a past event working out for you? Have you noticed where obsessing and…
From Gratitude to Self-Compassion
November 21, 2022
Do you have a difficult time being kind to yourself? Loving yourself may not even feel like an option according to your anxious mind. It may say, “You don’t deserve love because….” You probably can…
Responding to Rumination
October 24, 2022
It has been said that fish don’t know they are swimming in water; they just swim in it naturally unaware of that fact. It has also been said that our thoughts are our water. Most…
Is Rumination Getting You Stuck in the OCD Cycle?
September 16, 2022
Rumination is what cows do when they rechew their food (cud) to digest it. They spend about eight hours every day doing it. We humans also ruminate. We can spend minutes, hours and even days…
Join Mindset Family Therapy at the International OCD Conference This Year!
June 23, 2022
We, the clinicians, at Mindset Family Therapy are excited about attending this conference. As in previous years, we will be presenting and facilitating some workshops and discussion groups (see below). Come join us! Workshops: The…
Is Your Adolescent Getting Stuck in the Perfectionism Trap?
June 15, 2022
Is your teen creative and bright? Does she seem to take pride in the activities she undertakes, only to feel overpowered to the point of wanting to quit? Does your adolescent seem to feel embarrassed…
Intrusive Thoughts and Shame
March 09, 2022
Julia loved her children more than anything else, but the intrusive thoughts about possibly harming them were relentless. She felt a great deal of shame. She didn’t dare share her thoughts with anyone for fear…
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