by Morgan Slade | Feb 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
by Morgan Slade | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by Morgan Slade | Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by Morgan Slade | Mar 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Morgan Slade | Mar 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Morgan Slade | Mar 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Moral Scrupulosity and Responsibility OCD: How OCD Can Affect Moms Motherhood is filled with decisions, responsibilities, and an intense desire to raise children well. While many moms worry about making mistakes, those struggling with Responsibility OCD—especially...
by Morgan Slade | Mar 9, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
Moral Scrupulosity and Contamination Fears: How OCD Can Affect New Moms Becoming a new mom is an overwhelming experience, filled with joy, exhaustion, and an intense desire to protect your baby. But for some mothers, this natural instinct to keep their baby safe can...
by Morgan Slade | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
The First Steps to Breaking Free 💡 Step 1: Stop Trying to Stop Them Intrusive thoughts happen to everyone (literally 97% of people!). And since we’re here we have to acknowledge that new parents are more susceptible to an influx of intrusive thoughts. This is...
by Morgan Slade | Feb 27, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
Your Thoughts and Feelings Are Not Always Worth Your Energy Should you always trust your gut? Have you ever had a thought or feeling that completely derailed your day? Maybe it was a disturbing thought that left you questioning yourself or a wave of anxiety that...
by Morgan Slade | Feb 7, 2025 | Blog, Maternal Mental Health, Uncategorized
Cognitive defusion is a concept from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that helps us create space between ourselves and our thoughts—especially distressing ones. When OCD presents intrusive thoughts, it often makes them feel urgent, personal, and absolutely...
