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Practice Makes Perfect
The idea of practicing something over and over again can be a stumbling block for someone trying to develop new habits. In CBT for anxiety
February 22, 2018
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Education
Feel Shame about Anxiety or OCD? There is Hope!
Amy is a 35-year-old client who has agoraphobia and social anxiety disorder and is making tremendous progress getting well. When I first started working with
January 31, 2018
Education
The Importance of Psychoeducation in CBT
A key part of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is psychoeducation. And, it begins during my first session with clients. After the initial evaluation, I use
January 12, 2018
Resources
Information vs. Reassurance in Anxiety and OCD
Information seeking or reassurance seeking – why is it important to distinguish one from the other? In my practice, I think of some clients I
January 8, 2018
Education
Structuring a CBT Session
I have been training therapists on CBT for anxiety and OCD for many years and one of the first things we discuss is session structure.
November 27, 2017
Education
What are Your Automatic Thoughts About Exposure and Response Prevention?
Kimberly and I have spent the past three years training master’s level clinicians in person and online all over the country in evidence-based treatment for
November 17, 2017
Education
Suicide Prevention Awareness
One of my clients has a friend who became suicidal last week. Her friend has always been a happy person, but was overwhelmed by seasonal
October 26, 2017
Consultation
Do You Feel the Pressure to Help Your Client Get Well Using CBT?
I am passionate about helping my clients live well with anxiety and I have a pretty good arsenal of CBT skills that really help them
October 22, 2017
Resources
Mindfulness and Relaxation for Kids with Anxiety
I see people of all ages in my practice, but when I work with kids I am especially eager to help them get well quickly.
October 13, 2017
Education
A Business Model That Can Help You Have a Successful Practice
Do you have a successful practice? Would you like to not have any more fears about whether or not you have enough clients? Would you
September 19, 2017
Education
Clinicians — are you ready to face your own fears?
I hope you had a great summer with time for relaxation and adventure. It is so important for clinicians to take time away from work
September 5, 2017
Education
Highlights of #OCDCon – the 24th conference of the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
IOCDF featured: Record-breaking attendance; a new movie about the struggles of children with OCD with many of the children from the movie in attendance; experiential
July 14, 2017
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