Even the most dedicated parents can unintentionally miss what OCD is really doing.
If you’ve ever wondered why your child’s OCD keeps changing, why the same strategies don’t seem to work anymore, or why treatment feels like it’s not getting to the root of the problem, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through eight common signs that you may be viewing your child’s OCD through a lens that keeps you focused on the surface instead of what’s driving it underneath. When you begin to understand how OCD actually operates, you’ll know what to pay attention to, what to stop chasing, and how to respond in ways that support lasting recovery.
This episode will help you shift from reacting to OCD’s content to understanding its patterns—so you can parent with more confidence and help your child make meaningful progress.
Resources Mentioned:
• Get the free podcast PDF Handout of this episode
• Parent Course: How to Teach Kids to Crush OCD
• Video: How OCD is Like an Octopus
• Podcast: When Reassurance Becomes an OCD Compulsion: How to Respond Differently
• Podcast: When OCD Recovery Feels Worse Before It Feels Better
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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
https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.
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