Shala Nicely, LPC OCD Treatment with ERP Therapy
One of the most basic human desires is to be understood. To be heard fully and deeply by another human being. Yet, the fulfillment of this desire happens all too infrequently. And we are left feeling disconnected and alone. If you have a mental illness, feelings of isolation and anguish can be your frequent companions—I […]
Key takeaways Self-compassion is relevant for people with OCD because the disorder uses harsh self-criticism, which can intensify the OCD cycle. The three components of self-compassion are mindful awareness of emotions, recognizing shared human experience, and self-kindness. Using self-compassion as part of ERP for OCD can increase motivation by reducing fear and shame that interfere […]
When I attended my first International OCD Foundation conference in 2010, the whole thing was one huge Aha! Moment from beginning to end. As I share in Is Fred in the Refrigerator? Taming OCD and Reclaiming My Life, I went through the entire conference picking my chin up off the floor in amazement. In session […]
One of the things I love most about Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Jonathan Grayson, PhD is Dr. Grayson’s focus on intolerance of uncertainty as the root of OCD. The first time I heard of “intolerance of uncertainty,” a light bulb went off. “Dr. Grayson is right!” I thought. “My OCD wants 100%, undeniable, absolute […]
