Why Is My OCD Not Getting Better?
Chris tackles a very common question among OCD-ers internationally - Why is it that my OCD didn't get better in psychotherapy? It is a complicated issue. But at the end of the day, there's only so man...
1 Feb 202221min
What's the Difference between CBT and Ex/RP?
Chris discusses subtle difference between classical Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Ritual Prevention (Ex/RP) in the treatment of OCD. The two have a good deal in common, as Ex/RP is...
17 Jan 202221min
Knowing is Half the Battle
Chris discusses a summary-comment that a patient made at the "finish line" of treatment: "When you can tell the difference between the obsessions and the compulsions, you're halfway there." Feel free...
23 Dec 202121min
David H. Barlow, Ph.D., ABPP
Chris talks with Dr. David Barlow, one of the world's foremost experts on the treatment of psychopathology, and leading experts in the area of disordered anxiety. Chris and Dr. Barlow discuss his Unif...
21 Dec 202150min
Jon Abramowitz, Ph.D., ABPP
Chris sits down with Dr. Jon Abramowitz, one of the world's foremost experts of the understanding and effective treatment of OCD. They discuss topics from cognitive therapy and exposure and response p...
8 Dec 202142min
The Mosquito Bite Analogy
At the request of a listener, Chris revisits the mosquito analogy, and explains "the moral of the story." Punchline is: you can tolerate more discomfort (in the context of OCD, more anxiety) than you ...
7 Dec 202116min
Getting Started with Exposure Therapy
Chris moves past the theoretical skills "out there," and discusses getting started with exposure therapy. The key phrase is, "start small." Grow in experience and confidence. Feel free to reach out w...
12 Nov 202119min
Jason Adams
Chris sits down with Jason Adams to discuss the complexities of parenting young children while simultaneously dealing with OCD. Chris and Jason talk about finding resources and encountering treatment,...
26 Okt 202130min
