Perfectionism. Do you flaunt it as badge of honor? Are you exhausted by the constant efforts to be flawless? Today we’re going to take a deep dive into perfectionism. You’ll take away some tips for recognizing it, and managing it.

Truman Capote once reflected about his...

4 Pillars of OCD Success

If you stopped in because you or someone you care about is learning to manage OCD, you’re in the right place. And today’s blog post is for you. You will take away four foundational principals that can guide what you say and what you do to be freed from OCD We...

The Connection Prescription:

How to Plug into a Person in Pain without Shorting Out

One of the most challenging situations in the human condition unfolds when someone you love is in pain. Whether it’s physical, emotional or even financial pain, you might have a deep longing to fix...

We all face disappointment at some point in our lives, and it can be challenging to manage those feelings. But fear not, because today we're going to dive deep into what disappointment is and explore strategies for effectively managing it. 

So let's get started!

I have some good news and...

Have you ever thought, “I’m to blame for my child’s OCD?” 

It seems like such an innocent thought; however, it is not.

You will pay a high cost to hanging onto the thought, “I’m to blame for my child’s OCD.” or any variation of...

I would like to nominate OCD as one of the 5 most misunderstood diagnoses in medicine.

Why do I say this? 

I talk with people whose lives have been touched by OCD every day. I see the questions they ask and the beliefs they hold.

I saw what I learned about OCD in medical school.

Five years...

Do you remember the movie Wayne’s World? In one scene, Alice Copper invites Wayne and Garth to hang out with him.  Our protagonists drop to their knees, saying,  “We’re not worthy. We’re scum. We suck.”

That’s shame in action.

However,...

We all have a deep longing to be seen and accepted for who we are. 

If you have a child learning to manage OCD, you know this is a tall order. One of the big worries is, “What would people think about me if they could see my life?“

Your child might wonder: Would you be my...

 I’m an animal lover. For most of my life I’ve had cats and fish and bunnies. When my son was in preschool, he launched a campaign to persuade me to adopt a dog. 

Even though my son’s official OCD symptoms did not emerge until he was about 17, he popped out the womb...