Managing OCD: A Guide for Parents and Loved Ones

In this episode, Erin, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and OCD specialist, talks about what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is, with a particular focus on how to help someone you love when they suffer from OCD. She talks about the importance of recognizing and avoiding harmful parenting habits that could reinforce the OCD cycle. Parents are advised not to feed into their child's compulsions or allow avoidance behavior. Erin emphasizes the necessity of seeking help from an OCD specialist for the most effective treatment.

As part of the discussion, she also explains how to decode the qualifications of various health professionals. Towards the end, Erin provides information about an OCD workbook she has created to help people start therapy effectively and reduce the number of needed sessions.

00:00 Introduction to OCD and Partnership with NoCD

00:16 Understanding Relationship OCD

00:36 Challenges of Parenting a Child with OCD

01:10 Meet Erin: OCD Specialist and Mental Health Counselor

01:33 How to Help Your Loved One with OCD

03:33 Understanding the Role of an OCD Specialist

03:51 The Importance of Seeing an OCD Specialist

06:03 Understanding Different Mental Health Credentials

12:17 The Role of Medication in OCD Treatment

19:43 How to Support a Loved One with OCD

20:43 Pre-Therapy Workbook for OCD

26:07 Tips for Parents of Children with OCD

39:48 Conclusion and Future Topics