The Free Me from OCD Blog
Today, we're diving into a topic that may not be the first thing that you think about when you consider how to manage OCD, but it could have a surprising impact. We're talking about the connection between processed sugar, how well your brain works, and how well you're able to manage OCD. So let's...
Your cell phone rings and you see it’s your child. You might wonder, “With whom will I be speaking? My child, OCD or a little of both?” In this blog, I’ll offer a way to characterize how your child is showing up in the moment—and guide your response.
Are you...
How to Respond When Your Child is in OCD Crisis
It’s 9 PM and your daughter calls, saying, “Sorry to bug you, Mom, but my OCD is really bad right now, and I don’t know how much more of this I can take.”
What do you do?
In this blog, I’ll share with...
Family Feuding about OCD? Try Something That WORKS.
Have you ever been in an emotional tug-of-war with your child or other family members about how OCD is managed? In the next series of 3 podcasts, I’ll uncover the origins of the most common conflict within families—which are usually...
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Would you like to have fewer family feuds and more family peace? This is third of a three part series about how to unplug from OCD power struggles with the Relationship Reboot.
This blog speaks specifically to parents of emerging adult children managing OCD. If you parent a younger child, you are...
Have you ever thought, “I’m to blame for my child’s OCD?”
It seems like such an innocent thought; however, it is not.
In this blog, I will help you understand the the high cost to hanging onto the thought, “I’m to blame for my child’s...
What you say and what you do can make a huge difference for your child. In fact, you can give them skills that will set them up for a life of success.
Let’s kick this conversation off with a story.
When my son was in Little League, I set a goal of attending all of his games. Then I...
Just a few months before Hurricane Katrina struck, my house burned down. A switch that kept my dryer from overheating failed, and the fire that started in the laundry room quickly spread. I stood across the street and watched flames consume my home and its contents.
My 8-year-old son...
Have you ever lost your cool, yelled at your child or partner and wondered, “What do I do now?” Have you ever wished you could keep you cool more often instead of exploding in anger? This blog is for you. Here you’ll find insights about your anger, and tips to help...
Einstein is reported to have said, “The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or a hostile universe.”
OCD shifts your beliefs about your safety and your danger. And that changes your life.
Let’s say there’s a...
Hello, Friends. When you or someone you love is diagnosed with OCD, it’s like OCD becomes your new uninvited and unwelcomed family member. Today I would like to share with you some of the common feelings that accompany OCD visitation. I’ll also share some ideas about how to...
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