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Hi Clinicians! My name is Bridgjette. I was wondering if you all use urge surfing with your OCD clients. If so, is it useful and how do you use it?

Hi Bridgjette,

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Hi everyone!

We all know that engaging children in OCD treatment isn’t always easy—especially when they’re feeling ambivalent about opening up. What are some of your favorite ways to connect with kids who don’t want to talk about their OCD symptoms? Any creative strategies that have helped you build trust and get the ball rolling in therapy?

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Navigating spiritual or religious obsessions in OCD treatment can require a thoughtful, respectful approach. How do you support clients struggling in this area while still honoring their beliefs and values? I’d love to hear how you balance being clinically effective with being culturally and spiritually sensitive in your work!

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Relapses and lapses are such a natural part of the recovery journey, but they can be tough for both clients and clinicians to navigate. How do you typically support clients who are experiencing a resurgence of symptoms after making significant progress? Any guidance, perspective, or strategies you’ve found helpful during these moments?

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I’ve been curious to hear from those of you who incorporate both ACT and ERP into your OCD treatment approach. What originally drew you to this combination, and how has it shifted or enhanced your work with clients? I’d love to know how it’s influenced the way you structure sessions or approach difficult moments in therapy!

Hi everyone!

Introducing ERP to clients who are unfamiliar with it or fearful of the process can feel daunting at times. How do you typically approach that first conversation to make ERP feel less intimidating and more approachable for your clients? Any tips or strategies that have worked well for you in helping them understand and embrace the…[Read more]

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Working with kids who have OCD can teach us so much about flexibility and creativity in treatment. Reflecting on your own experience, what’s something you’ve learned from working with younger clients that has changed or refined the way you approach OCD treatment overall? Any insights or strategies that have made a lasting impact on…[Read more]

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Addressing rumination in advanced OCD cases can be particularly challenging, especially when clients find themselves stuck in endless cycles of thought. What are some of your go-to strategies for helping clients break out of these patterns effectively? Any techniques or approaches that you’ve found especially useful in managing r…[Read more]

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Treating OCD that involves complex rituals or mental compulsions can be particularly challenging, especially when direct exposures aren’t as straightforward. Reflecting on your experience, what are your go-to strategies for navigating these types of cases effectively? Any lessons learned or techniques that have helped you manage…[Read more]

Hi everyone!

As we grow in our practice, we often encounter more complex or advanced OCD cases. Reflecting on your journey, what do you wish you had known when you first began working with these more challenging cases? Any tips or lessons you’ve learned that could help others navigate these situations with confidence?

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be a powerful tool in treating OCD, along with ERP.. What are your favorite ways to explain the concept of “defusion” to your clients? How do you incorporate it into your therapy sessions to make it understandable and effective? I’d love to hear the different approaches you’ve found use…[Read more]

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Working with children and their families can be especially rewarding when it comes to OCD treatment. How do you involve parents in the process without overwhelming them, especially if they’re still learning about OCD themselves? Any strategies you’ve found helpful in educating and supporting parents while keeping the process manageable?

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Specializing in OCD is such a rewarding experience, and I’d love to hear how you approach the differentiation between OCD and generalized anxiety disorder during assessment. What strategies or methods do you find most helpful in making that distinction? Your insights would be invaluable to those just starting out or looking to r…[Read more]

<p data-start=”0″ data-end=”18″><strong data-start=”0″ data-end=”16″>Hi everyone!</p>
<p data-start=”20″ data-end=”201″ data-is-last-node=”” data-is-only-node=””>What’s your favorite part about using play therapy with kids—especially when working with OCD? I’d love to hear what makes it meaningful or effective for you!</p>

<p data-start=”0″ data-end=”18″><strong data-start=”0″ data-end=”16″>Hi everyone!</p>
<p data-start=”20″ data-end=”214″ data-is-last-node=”” data-is-only-node=””>I’m curious—how did you first come across ACT and its connection to ERP? Was there a particular training, client experience, or resource that introduced you to it? Excited to hear you…[Read more]

<p data-start=”45″ data-end=”63″><strong data-start=”45″ data-end=”61″>Hi everyone!</p>
<p data-start=”65″ data-end=”250″>I’d love to hear how your approach to treating OCD has evolved over time. What’s one of the biggest changes you’ve made in how you work with clients? Looking forward to your insights!</p>

<p data-start=”86″ data-end=”104″><strong data-start=”86″ data-end=”102″>Hi everyone!</p>
<p data-start=”106″ data-end=”423″>Specializing in OCD can be such a meaningful and impactful journey, and I’d love to hear more about what led you to explore this path. Was there a particular experience, training, or even personal connection that sparked y…[Read more]