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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Education
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
Education
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
How to Navigate New Information That May Challenge Your Best Practices
Have you had the experience of listening to a podcast this year and learning something new that challenges your best practice approach with your clients?
January 3, 2021
Education
Treatment Resistance and Family Accommodation: Is There a Link?
Exposure and Response prevention for anxiety and OCD can be difficult in the best of circumstances, but when a client refuses to participate or family
May 29, 2020
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
Restorative Yoga is a Gift in Many Ways
I recently attended a restorative yoga class. I had many reasons not to go due to the day/time of the class and the cost of
October 15, 2018
Training
Dealing With Client Fears: Am I The Worst Case You Have Ever Seen?
Do you have clients who fear they are the worst case you have ever seen? How do you answer their question? What are they really
May 18, 2018
Education
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
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
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
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