I am constantly searching the internet for children’s books that I can use to help my younger patients overcome their anxiety and OCD. My most recent search lead me to…
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As clinicians, we want what’s best for our patients, but what happens when regular talk therapy isn’t working? What happens when patients are preoccupied with their worst fear and trying…
Many may have already come across the reality show “Hoarders” that illustrates some of the most extreme cases of hoarding. The show does an adequate job in illustrating to the…
What is Hoarding Disorder? Have you ever watched an episode of any hoarding reality television series? They typically present people who live in extreme clutter, submerged by piles of paper,…
It’s one of the most common avoidance behaviors to overcome and affects more therapists than not. Procrastination… it’s so wrong, but feels so good! So why does this guilty pleasure…
Do you delay or stall before completing homework or even the chores around the house? Do you often say, “Not now. Later. Tomorrow?” Don’t be alarmed! Everyone procrastinates, but not…
With the New Year, many of us engage in self-reflection of the past year, and contemplate our achievements, things to be grateful for, as well as areas in our life…
Holidays are advertised to be joyous events filled with love, family, and tradition. However, a lot of times, that also means experiencing stress, anxiety, changes in routine, and more. When…
Dare I mention the phrase? The one all clinicians have learned, taught, attempted, and possibly even resented? The one that makes many therapists cringe nowadays? Although it may seem like…
Can depression and anxiety cause OCD-like symptoms? In the last few years, the amount of attention drawn to mental health has increased significantly. The amount of research done on the...
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