Moral OCD: Mistakes Parents Often Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Moral OCD: Mistakes Parents Often Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Moral OCD can be tricky for parents to recognize because it often looks like strong values, deep guilt, or honest confessions.

In this episode, I break down the most common pitfalls parents fall into when trying to support their child with Moral OCD like:

  • Mistaking OCD-driven fears for good morals
  • Treating compulsive “confessions” as real
  • Worrying that if you don’t respond, your child will bottle everything up.
  • Confusion around if it is OCD or your child’s religious or personal beliefs and preferences.

Most importantly, I’ll share practical ways to shift your responses: how to separate OCD from true values, recognize when you’re debating with OCD instead of your child, respond in a consistent way to “confessions,” and support healthy communication without fueling compulsions.

You’ll walk away with concrete strategies to reduce accommodation while still staying connected and compassionate.


Moral OCD Instagram Accounts:

Rev. Katie O'Dunne

Justin Hughes


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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.


Parents, do you need more support?


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Online classes for parents raising kids with anxiety and OCD:

https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com


Join the AT Parenting Community (A membership designed to support parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD):

https://atparentingcommunity.com


Take one of my FREE webinars:

www.Natashadaniels.com/webinars


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www.Natashadaniels.com/books


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