How I Treat OCD Killer Thoughts Treating Violent ObsessionsBy Fred Penzel, Ph.D. There are dozens of categories of different obsessions and compulsions that make up the disorder known as OCD, and while these cover a wide range
How Do I Know I’m Not Really Gay/Straight?
How Do I Know I’m Not Really Gay?By Fred Penzel, Ph.D. OCD, as we know, is largely about experiencing severe and unrelenting doubt. It can cause you to doubt even the most basic things about yourself – even
“But I Love My Kids …” — Parents Who Think About Harming Their Children
“But I Love My Kids …” Parents Who Think About Harming Their Children By Fred Penzel, Ph.D. Fred Penzel, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist who has specialized in the treatment of OCD and related disorders since 1982. He is the
The Role of Fear Conditioning in OCD
The Role of Fear Conditioning in OCD By Paul R. Munford, Ph.D. Paul R. Munford, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and director of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center for OCD and Anxiety in San Rafael California. One of
Self-Directed Treatment for OCD: The Irony of Doing the Opposite
Self Directed Treatment for OCD The Irony of Doing the Opposite By Paul R. Munford, Ph.D. I remember a movie in which one of the characters went around asking people to define the word “irony.” Although most of
Have we forgotten the children who have a parent with OCD?: Accommodation and early intervention
Have we forgotten the children who have a parent with OCD? Accommodation and early interventionJennifer Jencks, LICSW and Barbara Van Noppen, PhD Jennifer Jencks, LICSW, is a private practice clinician who has been specializing in the treatment of OCD in
OCD Newsletter & Archive
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OCD and Contamination
An expert opinion piece on contamination. On the surface, the contamination fears associated with OCD don’t seem
to be a very complicated subject. After all, dirt, germs, washing –
what could be simpler? Actually, when you take a closer look,
contamination is quite a bit more complicated than that.
Relapse Prevention in the Treatment of OCD
Relapse Prevention in the Treatment of OCD By James Claiborn, PhD, ABPP Relapse prevention is a part of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to treatment of OCD and most other disorders. The idea of relapse prevention was first developed
What is ACT?
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, What is its Effectiveness, and Should I Look Into It? by Michael Twohig, Ph.D. Michael P. Twohig, Ph.D. a licensed clinical psychologist in Utah and an assistant professor at Utah State University. He received