Don’t Be That Parent
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