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Rumination: How Do We Help Our Clients Stop?
Every day I am having conversations with clients and therapists in training regarding how to stop rumination. Rumination is when we leave our senses in
February 26, 2023
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Treating Anhedonia When CBT Fails: Using Positive Affect Treatment for Depression and Anxiety
Do you have clients who don’t get well, and struggle with low mood and lack of interest in anything? Most of my clients get better
January 26, 2023
Education
Can Viruses Cause OCD?
Viruses can be responsible for causing sudden onset OCD, PANS, PANDAS, and other mental health symptoms. For many years, I have seen children who experience
December 22, 2022
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How to decide when to use self-disclosure in therapy and counseling
One of the most extraordinary changes I have seen during my 30-year career as a therapist has been the attitude shift about self-disclosure in therapy
November 22, 2022
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The Role of Resilience in the Treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and Depression: A Client Example
When my client Mary first came to see me, her resilience and stress tolerance were low. She sought treatment for OCD, perfectionism, and the resulting
October 25, 2022
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I’m learning Inference Based CBT. Here’s what it taught me.
I am learning a new treatment for OCD called Inference Based CBT. And, I HATE learning new things. I don’t like the time it takes.
June 1, 2022
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Perseverance in Anxiety and OCD Treatment: Making Miracles Happen
The role of perseverance in anxiety and OCD treatment is a powerful one. When we nurture it in our clients, it can make miracles happen.
May 9, 2022
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Navigating the Complexities of a Therapeutic Relationship
Providing evidence-based treatment to clients with anxiety and OCD is not only ethical, but it is essential. However, learning these treatments doesn’t help you navigate
March 25, 2022
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What is interoceptive exposure?
Many therapists ask, what is interoceptive exposure? As CBT therapists, we look ways to help our anxious clients get well and to stop the suffering
January 1, 2022
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The Journey with Therapists New to CBT for Anxiety and OCD Begins
This past week I had the privilege of spending two days presenting the live version of our 12-hour CBT for Anxiety and OCD course to
September 7, 2021
Education
We Are Capable of More Than We Believe
Recently, I was able to travel to Ireland but due to Covid restrictions all of our experiences had to be outdoors. That took us on
June 27, 2021
Education
Anxiety post-pandemic: Part 2 of 2
Transitions bring an opportunity for anxiety because by definition they involve moving to something new. The anxiety triggers of transitions can be especially difficult post-pandemic.
March 21, 2021
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