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
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
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
Anxiety and OCD Relapse
People who have anxiety and OCD seek treatment to find relief from the terrible pain of worry and intrusive thoughts. They are not thinking of
February 4, 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
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
Resources
Kids with OCD Show the Power of Not Keeping it a Secret
Last week I held a Community event for kids with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I showed the movie: “Unstuck: An OCD Kid’s Movie” at a
October 13, 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
Consultation
Understanding Complex Cases
I presented a complex case recently at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America that challenged my clinical skills, but more importantly, deeply affected the
March 31, 2019
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