Parenting a Child with OCD: A Guide for Families When your child is struggling, you want to do everything you can to help. But when their distress stems from something as complex and misunderstood as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), finding the…
Breaking Down Common Myths About Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) affect millions of people, yet they remain widely misunderstood. These behaviors—including hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking (excoriation disorder), and nail biting—often carry stigma and misconceptions that prevent individuals…
Perfectionistic OCD: Progress, Not Perfection, in ERP Therapy Perfectionism is often seen as a positive trait, a driver of success and high achievement. But for some, the pursuit of flawlessness becomes a relentless, all-consuming cycle of anxiety and compulsion. This…
PANS, PANDAS, or OCD? Understanding the Difference and Why it Matters At GroundWork CBT in Orlando, we provide evidence-based care for OCD, PANS and PANDAS. When a child suddenly begins to display alarming changes in their behavior, such as developing…
How to Practice ERP Techniques in Everyday Life By Marion Rodrigue, LMHC OCD Specialist (Orlando, FL) Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can feel like an uphill battle, but there is hope. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is a proven…
Parent’s Guide to Supporting Teens with OCD Through ERP Therapy Parenting a teenager with OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) can be overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure how to help them manage their symptoms. However, there is hope. With the right support systems…
Finding a Therapist Who Specializes in CBT and ERP for OCD If you’re someone who struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you know how life’s seemingly simple moments can be consumed by unrelenting thoughts and compulsions. But there is hope. Effective,…
ERP for OCD Intrusive Thoughts: Breaking the Cycle Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an often misunderstood mental health condition, impacting millions worldwide. Among the various manifestations of OCD, intrusive thoughts stand out as particularly challenging, frequently causing individuals immense distress and…
Navigating the Challenges of ERP Therapy for Severe OCD & Levels of Care Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a debilitating condition, impacting the lives of those who experience it in profound ways. For individuals living with severe OCD, accessing effective…
My Child Is Confessing Bad Thoughts - Intrusive Thoughts as Early OCD Symptom It can be shocking and concerning for a parent to hear their child confessing what they describe as "bad thoughts." If you're in this situation, you're not…