Religious OCD: Understanding Scrupulosity & OCD in your Faith
Ever wondered: what is religious OCD? In this episode, you will learn about Religious OCD, also known as scrupulosity. Hosted by Erin, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and OCD specialist, the session delves into how OCD can impact a person's religious and spiritual practices. When getting treatment for your religious OCD, the therapist can approach your intrusive thoughts without challenging or invalidating your religious beliefs.
Erin shares her journey as a Christian counselor and emphasizes the importance of seeking professional treatment from OCD specialists. The episode outlines the nature of religious OCD, including symptoms like intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors related to fear of committing religious or moral sins. It also covers strategies for treatment, particularly the significance of Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) and avoiding reassurance seeking. Erin concludes with personal anecdotes, emphasizing the need for empathy, understanding, and proper support in treating religious OCD. She encourages seeking evidence-based treatment through NoCD and stresses the importance of not allowing OCD to sabotage one's spiritual health or relationship with their higher power.
00:00 Introduction to OCD and Partnership with NoCD
00:50 Understanding Religious OCD
06:27 The Role of a Therapist in Treating Religious OCD
13:19 Examples of How Religious OCD Can Manifest
16:47 The Importance of Seeking Professional Help
20:04 The Impact of Religious OCD on Daily Life
27:05 Final Thoughts and Next Steps