When you have OCD, a very specific set of tools are usually required for success.
Here are some ways to get you connected outside of therapy.
Effective Treatment
In case you missed it on the home page, here's a primer on OCD.
We all have an alarm system in our brain. "False alarms" regularly occur in OCD, making it very difficult at times to function. Find out more how it's treated in this video.
We all have an alarm system in our brain. "False alarms" regularly occur in OCD, making it very difficult at times to function. Find out more how it's treated in this video.
What is Exposure Therapy &
How Do You Do It?
Sounds strange? Find out the basics on exposure therapy, how it is applied, and the disorders that are treated.
The 4 Types of Exposure Therapy
Check out the video to learn the 4 types of exposure therapy and examples.
ERP for OCD Brochure
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Specially curated outside resources.
General OCD Education
The A2A Alliance
Anxiety BC's Home Help for Children/Teens
A Short History of OCD
Beyond the Doubt: Thriving Through Uncertainty
Disabling Nature of Untreated OCD (OCD-UK)
Drug Treatment of OCD in Adults (Dr. Jenike)
Example of OCD Therapy with a Child (Dr. Eric Storch)
Existential and Philosophical Obsessions (Dr. Fred Penzel)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) research
Getting Your Insurance Company To Pay For OCD Treatment
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Youtube Channel
Intrusive Thoughts
IOCDF "What You Need To Know"
OCD Texas
OCD U.K.
Peace of Mind Foundation
Scrupulosity and Christians (Dr. Ted Witzig)
Anxiety BC's Home Help for Children/Teens
A Short History of OCD
Beyond the Doubt: Thriving Through Uncertainty
Disabling Nature of Untreated OCD (OCD-UK)
Drug Treatment of OCD in Adults (Dr. Jenike)
Example of OCD Therapy with a Child (Dr. Eric Storch)
Existential and Philosophical Obsessions (Dr. Fred Penzel)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) research
Getting Your Insurance Company To Pay For OCD Treatment
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Youtube Channel
Intrusive Thoughts
IOCDF "What You Need To Know"
OCD Texas
OCD U.K.
Peace of Mind Foundation
Scrupulosity and Christians (Dr. Ted Witzig)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Other types of Exposure
Common Pitfalls in ERP for OCD Presentation (Justin Hughes, MA, LPC and Dr. Molly Martinez)
Exposure and Response Prevention (IOCDF with Thröstur Björgvinsson)
Exposure Therapy for OCD (Anxiety BC)
Imaginal Exposure Nuts and Bolts (CCT)
Imaginal Exposure for OCD & Anxiety (OCD Center of L.A.)
Imaginal Exposure Research (Science Direct)
OCD Treatment (video) by Michael Jenike, MD
Treating OCD: What Is ERP? (Child Mind Institute)- Video
"The Practice of Exposure Therapy: Relevance of Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Extinction Theory" (Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz)
What is ERP? (Shala Nicely, LPC)
Exposure and Response Prevention (IOCDF with Thröstur Björgvinsson)
Exposure Therapy for OCD (Anxiety BC)
Imaginal Exposure Nuts and Bolts (CCT)
Imaginal Exposure for OCD & Anxiety (OCD Center of L.A.)
Imaginal Exposure Research (Science Direct)
OCD Treatment (video) by Michael Jenike, MD
Treating OCD: What Is ERP? (Child Mind Institute)- Video
"The Practice of Exposure Therapy: Relevance of Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Extinction Theory" (Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz)
What is ERP? (Shala Nicely, LPC)
Psychopharmacology and Treatment Refractory Options
CBT and Psychopharmacology for OCD (Audio) by Peggy Richter, MD
IOCDF's "Medications for OCD" by Michael Jenike, MD
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) by IOCDF
IOCDF's "Medications for OCD" by Michael Jenike, MD
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) by IOCDF
Personal Stories
Beyond the Doubt Blog (Jeff Bell / Shala Nicely)
Chrissie Hodges "Pure O" OCD
Clint Malarchuk (A2A Alliance)
Corey Hirsch, Retired NHL [adult language]
Historical Figures (from Martin Luther to Audrey Hepburn)
Howie Mandel Talks About Living With OCD (ABC's 20/20 with David Muir)- Video
NPR's "Dark Thoughts"
"Soooo OCD" by Terrible, Thanks for Asking
The Mighty Blog
The OCD Stories
Chrissie Hodges "Pure O" OCD
Clint Malarchuk (A2A Alliance)
Corey Hirsch, Retired NHL [adult language]
Historical Figures (from Martin Luther to Audrey Hepburn)
Howie Mandel Talks About Living With OCD (ABC's 20/20 with David Muir)- Video
NPR's "Dark Thoughts"
"Soooo OCD" by Terrible, Thanks for Asking
The Mighty Blog
The OCD Stories
Subtypes (common presentations)
Contamination
Overview by IOCDF
Common manifestations by OCD Types
Harm
Overview by OCD L.A.
Common manifestations by Beyond OCD
Incompleteness / "(Not) Just Right" / Perfectionism
Overview by Peace of Mind
Common manifestations by Beyond OCD
Intrusions / Unacceptable Thoughts / Scrupulosity
Overview by Houston OCD Program
Common manifestations by Intrusive Thoughts
Existential and Philosophical OCD (IOCDF)
Overview by IOCDF
Common manifestations by OCD Types
Harm
Overview by OCD L.A.
Common manifestations by Beyond OCD
Incompleteness / "(Not) Just Right" / Perfectionism
Overview by Peace of Mind
Common manifestations by Beyond OCD
Intrusions / Unacceptable Thoughts / Scrupulosity
Overview by Houston OCD Program
Common manifestations by Intrusive Thoughts
Existential and Philosophical OCD (IOCDF)
Clinical Tools
Cognitive Defusion- 7 Metaphors
Cognitive Defusion in practice (ACBS)
Cognitive Defusion in practice (WCCT)
Distinguishing Information-Seeking from Reassurance (IOCDF/SLBMI)
Exposure and Desensitization (U of Michigan)
Exposure Therapy quick guide (Anxiety Canada)
Exposure Therapy Practice Form- IL (Dr. Abramowitz)
Exposure Therapy Practice Form- IL with Expectancy Tracking (Dr. Abramowitz)
Relapse Prevention (Shala Nicely, LPC)
Cognitive Defusion in practice (ACBS)
Cognitive Defusion in practice (WCCT)
Distinguishing Information-Seeking from Reassurance (IOCDF/SLBMI)
Exposure and Desensitization (U of Michigan)
Exposure Therapy quick guide (Anxiety Canada)
Exposure Therapy Practice Form- IL (Dr. Abramowitz)
Exposure Therapy Practice Form- IL with Expectancy Tracking (Dr. Abramowitz)
Relapse Prevention (Shala Nicely, LPC)
Online Apps, Support, Connection
Anxiety Coach by Mayo Clinic (iOS App)
At Parenting Community (online support)
CBT Tools for Youth (iOS App)
Chrissie Hodges Peer Support
Goal Group- FREE (Peace of Mind)
My OCD Community (Health Unlocked with IOCDF)
nOCD (iOS App)
OCD Support Group Led by Wendy Mueller
PatientsLikeMe
At Parenting Community (online support)
CBT Tools for Youth (iOS App)
Chrissie Hodges Peer Support
Goal Group- FREE (Peace of Mind)
My OCD Community (Health Unlocked with IOCDF)
nOCD (iOS App)
OCD Support Group Led by Wendy Mueller
PatientsLikeMe
Christians with OCD
Low Cost / FREE Options in DFW
DFW area IOCDF Listings (add/remove filters that apply to you)
Free/Low Fee Support Groups in DFW
"Getting Insurance to Pay for an OCD Specialist" (Fred Penzel, PhD)**
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Free/Low Fee Support Groups in DFW
"Getting Insurance to Pay for an OCD Specialist" (Fred Penzel, PhD)**
Subscribe to my newsletter, select "OCD" to stay apprised of FREE events and options
"Common Pitfalls in ERP for OCD"
10.12.19 Presentation
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