OCD Straight Talk Podcast
1) I Want to Arm You with Hope
Chris discusses the story of how and when he got into OCD-work and realized the need for a "straight talk" podcast that focused on educating and empowering people with OCD on how to start gettinf bett...Show More
2) It's Been a Minute. Welcome Back, Dawg
Chris adds to his ART of exposure therapy acronym and continues his oft-recited anthem the "Any behavior can be a compulsion." And he does it all stale NYC accent. enjoy.
3) The Negative & Positive Symptoms of OCD
Chris presents a case of a new patient, learning skills but suffering intense symptoms. And he plays fast and loose with a term typically used to deacribe a different population altogether.
4) Are You Sure? How to STOP Seeking Reassurance
Chris fields a question about seeking reassurance - - the how to's and the rationale for saying good-bye to that pesky compulsion.
5) Jesus Is King
Chris declares his faith in, and pledges his allegiance to Jesus.
6) The ART of Exposure Therapy
Chris presents and explains the acronym, ART in the ART of Exposure Therapy.
7) When You Can't Win for Losing
Chris discusses a case that involves both so-called Meta OCD and perfectionism. This patient fears never getting better and therefore the fear of doing the treatment incorrectly.
8) Reprised: The Only 3 Tools You Need
Chris reprises a point from the last episode.
9) The Top Subtypes to Explain OCD-Work to Everyone
Chris names the top OCD Subtypes to use as a backdrop to explain the conceptual and therapeutic skills needed to beat any subtype of OCD.
10) Magical Thinking
Chris recreates a conversation he recently had with a patient about her superstitious fears. He works to showcase some of the cognitive techniques he uses to help patients gain perspective and tractio...Show More