Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
The International OCD Foundation has a wealth of resources, research, and videos to help you learn more about obsessive compulsive disorder. Their fact sheets help explain what OCD is and the different types of OCD. Many people consider OCD to focus on contamination, germs, or organization. However, these are only some of the themes of OCD. Some other OCD themes include: just right OCD, scrupulosity, violent obsessions, sexual obsessions, relationship or perfectionism.
The approach I use to treat OCD is Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I help you apply strategies and skills in our sessions and you will have the opportunity to practice these skills between sessions. I help you feel confident in this work and I make the process fun when working with children and teens.
Videos
Other Resources
The International OCD Foundation has a wealth of resources, research, and videos to help you learn more about obsessive compulsive disorder. Their fact sheets help explain what OCD is and the different types of OCD. Many people consider OCD to focus on contamination, germs, or organization. However, these are only some of the themes of OCD. Some other OCD themes include: just right OCD, scrupulosity, violent obsessions, sexual obsessions, relationship or perfectionism.
The approach I use to treat OCD is Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I help you apply strategies and skills in our sessions and you will have the opportunity to practice these skills between sessions. I help you feel confident in this work and I make the process fun when working with children and teens.
Videos
- My Hidden OCD Exposed: is an OCD video explaining obsessions. It was created by a person with OCD.
- My OCD Diary: is an OCD video describing a young person's journey with OCD.
- Unstuck: is an excellent OCD documentary about six kids living with OCD. It provides a great deal of hope.
Other Resources
- AnxietyCanada provides information on OCD in general and OCD symptoms.
- Beyond OCD aims to help those who struggle with OCD by providing information. They have great videos available online.
- Kids IOCDF is a website that focuses specifically on the topic of pediatric OCD.
- Practice Being Brave: Owning my OCD: is a book to help manage OCD.
- What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck is a workbook for dealing with OCD.
- IOCDF has a very comprehensive reading list for OCD and an excellent list of OCD books (and workbooks for kids).