Hormones can impact intrusive thoughts. Find out more about the unique challenges for women, especially moms. I'll explain the influence of hormones on OCD symptoms and backing it up with research on how hormonal fluctuations effect your mental health.

You'll hear about Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) as a complementary approach to traditional Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. It's so cool how ICBT can help you reframe intrusive thoughts to break the OCD cycle!

If you're ready to take the next step, sign up for my intensive outpatient program for moms by going to my website at valuedriventherapy.com > Work With Me > ERP Intensives for OCD.

00:29 Exploring Harm OCD and Self-Trust

01:42 Episode Overview and Trigger Warning

04:19 OCD and Hormonal Influences

07:22 Postpartum OCD: A Hidden Struggle

11:15 Therapeutic Approaches: ERP and ICBT

11:31 Harm OCD vs. Suicide OCD

15:02 Practical Examples and Techniques

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