March 28, 2017
By Martin Seif, PhD Sometimes clients remain stuck on repetitive thoughts that cause them distress, even after you have analyzed the issue, given reassurance, helped with rational refutation, and offered a… READ MORE
March 15, 2016
By Jon Hershfield, MFT When treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it can be helpful to think systemically. OCD sufferers struggle internally with their unwanted thoughts, but their external behaviors also affect… READ MORE
January 26, 2016
By Joan Davidson, PhD Your client reads that exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the gold standard for treatment of OCD. She tells you, “I’m willing to try ERP, but I’m… READ MORE
August 20, 2015
A Letter from Jennifer Shannon, LMFT The Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens is a small book with a big mission: define anxiety and what maintains it, then focus on each… READ MORE
May 18, 2015
By Michael A. Tompkins, PhD Ambivalence—and a great deal of it—is a typical feature of hoarding disorder. Even clients who seek treatment for this debilitating condition bring considerable ambivalence to… READ MORE
March 3, 2014
Last week, we discussed hyperawareness OCD, the subtype of obsessive compulsive disorder categorized by somatic obsessions and the constant, unwanted awareness of normal involuntary bodily perceptions. Today, we delve into… READ MORE
February 12, 2014
The evolution of treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) began with traditional strategies for managing mental illness; before the practice of psychotherapy was really developed, disorders like OCD were viewed… READ MORE
February 10, 2014
While mindfulness is one of the chief strategies for alleviating the symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), which is used to call attention to the body and mind without judgment… READ MORE
Feelings from an Interbehavioral Perspective
March 20, 2023
