Mindset Blog

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…

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

Helping Kids Overcome Their OCD Fears – Some DOs and DON’Ts

October 13, 2014

Any parent who witnesses their children’s excruciating fear will instinctively react to protect, help, and comfort them. That is the expected and the right thing to do. However, when children experience fear due to OCD…

Helping Kids Succeed in School Despite OCD

August 21, 2014

[View original article published in Psych Central here] Roger’s parents were nervous about the new school year. They remembered how Roger’s OCD had surfaced. His fear of possibly choking on lunch food had kept him…

You can Defy OCD!

August 11, 2014

The statement by Van Gogh can be true for anyone that learns how to defy OCD. It can be done! It’s not easy but it’s possible! Anxiety, guilt, and doubt are the prevalent feelings experienced…

What Can Parents Do When OCD Sneaks In?

July 08, 2014

[View original article published in Psych Central here] Megan felt miserable. She and her family had relocated in the middle of the school year to another city. She was missing her friends and changes were…

When OCD Targets Your Relationship

May 06, 2014

[View original article published in Psych Central here] Chuck said he wasn’t sure if he really loved his fiancée. Yes, there were times, when he was certain he wanted to spend the rest of his…

OCD Metaphors to Reduce Reassurance Seeking

February 16, 2014

Rick was eighteen when he came in for his first session. His main goal was to learn ways to get rid of his “bad” thoughts and the anxiety and guilt that accompanied those obsessions. “They…