When Thought Challenging Becomes an OCD Compulsion
Thought challenging is often taught as a helpful cognitive skill. In many situations, questioning unhelpful thoughts can reduce distress and more...
Author: Amanda Meredith, LCSW
Why an OCD Workbook Isn’t the Same as Working With a Trained ERP Provider
OCD workbooks are everywhere—and for good reason. They’re accessible, affordable, and often written by knowledgeable clinicians. For many people, a more...
The Sneaky Side of OCD: Avoidance, Mental Rituals, and Reassurance
At a presentation with area guidance counselors back in January, one of them asked me about "more subtle OCD” compulsions more...
For partners and family: how to respond to reassurance seeking without feeding OCD
Our last blog post focused on differentiating normal reassurance from OCD reassurance. Supporting someone with OCD can be emotionally demanding—especially more...
Normative Reassurance vs. OCD Reassurance Seeking
Why the difference matters—and why reassurance doesn’t always reassure Reassurance is a normal part of being human. We check in more...
Why New Year’s Resolutions (and Big ERP Plans) Are Designed to Fail
The days between Christmas and New Year’s often come with a strange pressure. The year isn’t over, but we’re already more...
Gamifying Exposure Response Prevention (ERP): A Fun Twist on OCD Treatment
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) is a gold-standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), but it can feel overwhelming, repetitive, and emotionally more...
Parenting a Child with OCD: Understanding Family Roles and the Path to Recovery
As I prepare for my upcoming talk this Friday on family systems and OCD at the 30th Annual IOCDF Conference, I’ve been reflecting more...
April Fools!
Photo by Alexas_Fotos on Pixabay Today is a day filled with jokes, pranks, and, well, fun. Friends, family, coworkers, and more...
Pittsburgh 2023 OCD Walk THIS SATURDAY
Attention local Pittsburgh OCD community and beyond! Please join us this Saturday, 10/14/23, for the Annual OCD Walk run by more...