Resources for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | Anxiety Canada https://www.anxietycanada.com/anxiety-disorder/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/ Expert tools and resources to help Canadians manage anxiety. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:12:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.anxietycanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/win8-tile-icon-125x125.png Resources for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | Anxiety Canada https://www.anxietycanada.com/anxiety-disorder/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/ 32 32 Navigating the Noise: Part 2 – From Intrusive Thoughts to Advocacy with Justine De Jaegher https://www.anxietycanada.com/podcast/navigating-the-noise-part-2-from-intrusive-thoughts-to-advocacy-with-justine-de-jaegher/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:00:55 +0000 https://www.anxietycanada.com/?post_type=podcast&p=15925 In Part 2 of the OCD Podcast, Justine De Jaegher details a personal journey with OCD, highlighting her experience with various OCD subtypes such as harm, religious scrupulosity, gender or sexual orientation OCD, and perinatal OCD. Justine discusses the transformative impact of exposure and response prevention (ERP) and highlights the importance of tailoring treatment to... VIEW

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]]> In Part 2 of the OCD Podcast, Justine De Jaegher details a personal journey with OCD, highlighting her experience with various OCD subtypes such as harm, religious scrupulosity, gender or sexual orientation OCD, and perinatal OCD. Justine discusses the transformative impact of exposure and response prevention (ERP) and highlights the importance of tailoring treatment to be inclusive and respectful. The conversation emphasizes the diversity of OCD presentations, challenges with accessing appropriate treatment, the stigma surrounding taboo subtypes and the need for systemic reform to improve accessibility and equity in mental health services. Justine encourages advocacy to advance mental health awareness and policy changes.

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]]> OCD Support Groups Across Canada https://www.anxietycanada.com/downloadables/ocd-support-groups-canada/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:57:33 +0000 https://www.anxietycanada.com/?post_type=downloadables&p=15989 The post OCD Support Groups Across Canada appeared first on Anxiety Canada.

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]]> Navigating the Noise: Part 1 – with Justine De Jaegher https://www.anxietycanada.com/podcast/justine-de-jaegher/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:30:30 +0000 https://www.anxietycanada.com/?post_type=podcast&p=15867 In Part 1 of this OCD podcast, we dive into the personal journey of Justine De Jaegher who has faced the challenges of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from a young age. Justine shares her experiences from when OCD first manifested with overwhelming intrusive thoughts about harm coming to the people around her, how these thoughts escalated... VIEW

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]]> In Part 1 of this OCD podcast, we dive into the personal journey of Justine De Jaegher who has faced the challenges of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from a young age. Justine shares her experiences from when OCD first manifested with overwhelming intrusive thoughts about harm coming to the people around her, how these thoughts escalated into compulsive checking behaviours, and how the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding OCD complicated her path to diagnosis and treatment. Throughout this candid conversation, Justine talks about the evolution of her OCD into themes like religious scrupulosity and perinatal OCD, the impact it had on her life, finding the right treatments, and the importance of advocacy and awareness in improving access to effective OCD treatment. This discussion not only sheds light on the realities of living with OCD but also offers hope and insight for those navigating similar struggles.

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]]> Finding The Right Treatment for OCD in Canada https://www.anxietycanada.com/downloadables/ocd-treatment-options-canada/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 02:02:59 +0000 https://www.anxietycanada.com/?post_type=downloadables&p=15985 The post Finding The Right Treatment for OCD in Canada appeared first on Anxiety Canada.

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]]> Understanding Cognitive Therapy for OCD with Dr. Maureen Whittal https://www.anxietycanada.com/podcast/understanding-cognitive-therapy-for-ocd-with-dr-maureen-whittal/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 15:33:18 +0000 https://www.anxietycanada.com/?post_type=podcast&p=15635 In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, part of the OCD Series, Mark Antczak from Anxiety Canada talks with Dr. Maureen Whittal, co-founder of Anxiety Canada and chair of its Scientific Advisory Committee. Dr Whittal delves into how we interpret and give meaning to intrusive thoughts, the role of shame, and the differences between Exposure and Response... VIEW

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]]> In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, part of the OCD Series, Mark Antczak from Anxiety Canada talks with Dr. Maureen Whittal, co-founder of Anxiety Canada and chair of its Scientific Advisory Committee. Dr Whittal delves into how we interpret and give meaning to intrusive thoughts, the role of shame, and the differences between Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and cognitive therapy for OCD. She discusses the emotional impact of these thoughts, how they can conflict with our values, and offers insights on reducing their perceived threat by seeing them as just thoughts, without giving them undue power. This episode provides valuable guidance on addressing the complex emotions associated with OCD.

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]]> Access to OCD Treatments and When to Seek Them with Dr Peggy Richter https://www.anxietycanada.com/podcast/access-to-ocd-treatments-and-when-to-seek-them-with-dr-peggy-richter/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:33:55 +0000 https://www.anxietycanada.com/?post_type=podcast&p=15616 In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, the OCD Series, Mark Antczak, from Anxiety Canada interviews Dr. Peggy Richter, a leading expert in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Dr. Richter, known for her groundbreaking research on the genetic and biological underpinnings of OCD, discusses how to effectively advocate for yourself, access support, and explore various treatment options including... VIEW

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]]> In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, the OCD Series, Mark Antczak, from Anxiety Canada interviews Dr. Peggy Richter, a leading expert in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Dr. Richter, known for her groundbreaking research on the genetic and biological underpinnings of OCD, discusses how to effectively advocate for yourself, access support, and explore various treatment options including medications and therapies. Discover insights from the head of Canada’s premier residential OCD treatment program and a professor at the University of Toronto about effective strategies and resources for managing OCD and supporting loved ones.

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]]> Understanding OCD and Anxiety: Key Differences, Symptoms and Treatment Options with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff https://www.anxietycanada.com/podcast/understanding-ocd-dr-marlene-taube-schiff/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:38:20 +0000 https://www.anxietycanada.com/?post_type=podcast&p=15570 In this episode of the #OurAnxietyStories podcast, the OCD series, Mark Antczak, Anxiety Canada’s clinical counsellor, is joined by Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff. Dr. Taube-Schiff is a registered psychologist with expertise in OCD and anxiety disorders. She founded and is the director of Forward Thinking Psychological Services and co-founded the Sunnybrook Intensive Services Program for OCD.... VIEW

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]]> In this episode of the #OurAnxietyStories podcast, the OCD series, Mark Antczak, Anxiety Canada’s clinical counsellor, is joined by Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff. Dr. Taube-Schiff is a registered psychologist with expertise in OCD and anxiety disorders. She founded and is the director of Forward Thinking Psychological Services and co-founded the Sunnybrook Intensive Services Program for OCD. Together, they explore the symptoms and criteria for OCD, the interplay between anxiety and OCD, making meaning of our thoughts, and various strategies for managing intrusive thoughts and behaviours.

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]]> Obsession Interpretation Form https://www.anxietycanada.com/downloadables/obsession-interpretation-form/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:47:04 +0000 https://www.anxietycanada.com/?post_type=downloadables&p=11027 The post Obsession Interpretation Form appeared first on Anxiety Canada.

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]]> Unhelpful Interpretations of Obsessions https://www.anxietycanada.com/downloadables/unhelpful-interpretations-of-obsessions/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:47:04 +0000 https://www.anxietycanada.com/?post_type=downloadables&p=11038 The post Unhelpful Interpretations of Obsessions appeared first on Anxiety Canada.

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]]> How To Tolerate Uncertainty https://www.anxietycanada.com/downloadables/how-to-tolerate-uncertainty/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:47:04 +0000 https://www.anxietycanada.com/?post_type=downloadables&p=11037 The post How To Tolerate Uncertainty appeared first on Anxiety Canada.

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]]> Obsessive Fear Monitoring Form https://www.anxietycanada.com/downloadables/obsessive-fear-monitoring-form/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:47:04 +0000 https://www.anxietycanada.com/?post_type=downloadables&p=11028 The post Obsessive Fear Monitoring Form appeared first on Anxiety Canada.

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]]> Obsession Challenging Form https://www.anxietycanada.com/downloadables/obsession-challenging-form/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:47:04 +0000 https://www.anxietycanada.com/?post_type=downloadables&p=11026 The post Obsession Challenging Form appeared first on Anxiety Canada.

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