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What do you do with intrusive thoughts? Hopefully, this post will help you with one of our favorite and practical skills we teach our clients. First let's address how intrusive thoughts and feelings of anxiety might be affecting how you show up in the world. When...

There is a moment that happens in many therapy rooms — a long pause, a deep breath, and then a quiet sentence: “I don’t even know if I should say this out loud.” For individuals living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), especially during pregnancy or...

When OCD Targets Love: Understanding Relationship OCD (and How to Step Out of the Cycle) OCD has a way of attaching itself to the things we care about most. For some people it latches onto contamination, health, or harm. For others, it goes straight for their...

OCD’s Favorite Tricks The Faulty Smoke Detector:  Your brain is beautifully designed to keep you safe. For example, we’re wired to react quickly when something might harm us. If I see someone in their car looking down at their phone while I’m crossing the street, my...

The Difference Between Compassion and Over-Identification: How to Set Emotional Boundaries with Self-Compassion Compassion is a beautiful and necessary part of being human. It allows us to connect with others, offer support, and navigate life with kindness. But...