{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f9b18f378a9f70fee092ff4/6515d32b42065c0011a51b4f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"PSP 337: Ben Ellis’ Journey with OCD ","description":"<p><br></p><p>Ben was always an anxious child, but behind that anxiety lurked something else. It took a stay in a treatment center for eating disorders and eight therapists to finally get the help he truly needed, with the diagnosis he actually had - OCD.</p><p><br></p><p>In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast, Ben walks us through his journey with OCD, from his inability to share his intrusive thoughts, to his unrelenting search to find an effective therapist trained in OCD.</p><p><br></p><p>Ben is determined to be a part of the effort to remove the stigma attached to OCD, especially for men who all too often do not find <em>help</em> and <em>strength</em> complimentary words.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🌸 Want more in-depth support on how to help your child with anxiety or OCD? Check out my online courses in my <a href=\"https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AT Parenting Survival School.</a></p><p><br></p><p>***</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go to</p><p><a href=\"https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting</a></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.</p><p><br></p><p>Parents, do you need more support?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>🌸 Here’s are resources I offer parents 👇🏻❤️</p><p><br></p><p>Online classes for parents raising kids with anxiety and OCD:</p><p><a href=\"https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join the AT Parenting Community (A membership designed to support parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD):</p><p><a href=\"https://atparentingcommunity.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://atparentingcommunity.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Take one of my FREE webinars:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.natashadaniels.com/webinars\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.Natashadaniels.com/webinars</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out my books:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.natashadaniels.com/books\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.Natashadaniels.com/books</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🌸 Other social places I hang out:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival</a></p>","author_name":"Natasha Daniels: Child Therapist, Child Anxiety and Child OCD Expert"}