Education
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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Education
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
Education
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
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
Reassurance Seeking: How to Get Your Client off the Hampster Wheel
Reassurance seeking can be a benign way to feel better or it can be a compulsion that cements one’s relationship with anxiety and OCD. It
November 6, 2020
Education
Uncertainty
Uncertainty is at the forefront of what we teach our clients, along with distress tolerance. During this time with the Coronavirus, we are all heaped
March 21, 2020
Education
When to Involve Family in Therapy
How often do you involve family in therapy sessions when you are treating an anxious client? In my practice, I encourage my clients to invite
January 23, 2020
Training
Update On Emetophobia
Some phobias are so specific and common that they have special names: Arachnophobia and claustrophobia come to mind. Any phobia can have a powerful and
November 3, 2019
Training
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 course to 46 therapists in Woburn,
September 25, 2019
Education
New CBT Online Class with Small Group Case Consultation
We are excited to announce that enrollment is open for our much-anticipated online class: CBT for Anxiety and OCD with Small Group Case Consultation. Beginning September
August 6, 2019
Training
Have You Felt Challenged With an Anxious Client?
How often have you felt challenged with an anxious client? Many of the therapists we train struggle to help their clients practice skills that are
July 26, 2019
Education
Treating Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety
Pregnancy and postpartum offer a host of opportunities to practice anxiety work. The hormones that rage through us can often lead to unpleasant mood swings.
May 13, 2019
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