Thanks to everyone who entered my book giveaway. I appreciate your support! Three recipients of my book have been randomly chosen: Connie Holleman Brenda Bartelt Sheila Metcalf Tobin Congratulations! Please email me at ocdtalk@yahoo.com by January 11, 2022 and be sure to include your mailing address. For those who did not win, I hope to give more books away in the near future, so stay tuned ..read more

I have recently connected with rising pop artist Sarah Tolle who delivers messages  of strength and resilience to people who are struggling – and to those who are supporting them. Her single, “Fight For You”, was released on November 12th and has been streamed 185,000+ times since hitting digital streaming platforms. Check out Sarah’s website to listen to more of her music. She has an amazing voice! As 2021 draws to a close, I’d like to end the year by giving away three signed copies of my book, Overcoming OCD: A Journey to Recovery (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015), to randomly sele ..read more

by stuart miles freedigitalphotos.net I hope things are going well for everyone. While I am not posting as often as I have in the past, I am still passionate about helping those with OCD, as well as raising awareness of the disorder and its proper treatment. With that in mind, I’d like to share a few pieces of news with you. First, researchers at Case Western Reserve University are studying the effects of COVID-19 on children with OCD. They are looking for participants for their study and their contact information is listed below if you are interested. Here is what they have to say: Parenting ..read more

“It has been quite a year,” is likely an understatement for most of us. But spring is around the corner, and I am feeling hopeful for the days ahead. I hope you are too. Speaking of hope, there is so much hope for those who are suffering with OCD. While the pandemic has wreaked havoc on all of our lives, many people with OCD have had a particularly difficult time. I know, just from emails I’ve received, that a lot of people dealing with the disorder have experienced some very dark days. So where is this hope? For all of us, there appears to be a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. And fo ..read more

Thanks to everyone who commented on my last post. I appreciate your support! Two winners of my book have been randomly chosen: Tracy (no last name given) Debbie Sims Congratulations to both of you! Please email me at ocdtalk@yahoo.com by March 15, 2020 and be sure to include your mailing address. For those who did not win, I plan on giving more books away in the near future, so stay tuned ..read more

While I think that awareness of obsessive-compulsive disorder and all it entails has increased since I started this blog in 2010, there are still so many people – professionals included – who do not know how to properly treat the disorder. As an advocate for OCD awareness and proper treatment, my goal has always been to spread the word that OCD, no matter how severe, is treatable, and to also let people know that ERP (exposure and response prevention) therapy is the evidence-based psychological treatment for OCD. One good way to spread this message is  by hosting a Book Giveaway! I will be gi ..read more

by cooldesign freedigitalphotos.net Hi Everyone, It seems as if some people could not open the video link on my last post, so here is another one to try: https://www.azpm.org/p/azillhome/2020/1/7/163893-the-psychedelic-reset/ Hope this works for everyone ..read more

Hi Everyone, Below is an interesting video about an ongoing study at the University of Arizona ..read more

→ October 13-19, 2019 is International OCD Awareness Week. Each year during the second full week of October, community groups, service organizations, and clinics across the US and around the world celebrate with events such as educational lecture series, OCD-inspired art exhibits, grassroots fundraisers, and more.  This year the IOCDF has organized a campaign called #FaceYourFear. They are encouraging all members of the OCD and related disorders community to participate by sharing videos or photos of themselves doing something that makes them anxious. Don’t forget to use the hashtags #F ..read more

by salvatore vuono freedigitalphotos.net I want to let everyone  know about this wonderful podcast on my coauthor Dr. Seth Gillihan’s website, Think Act Be. Seth speaks with OCD specialist Jon Hershfield, author of the book, Overcoming Harm OCD: Mindfulness and CBT Tools for Coping with Unwanted Violent Thoughts, which I recently reviewed. If your life or the life of someone you love has been touched by harm OCD, please take the time to listen to Jon’s advice on how to best deal with harm OCD. You won’t be disappointed ..read more