Chris fields a question about seeking reassurance - - the how to's and the rationale for saying good-bye to that pesky compulsion.
Chris declares his faith in, and pledges his allegiance to Jesus.
Chris presents and explains the acronym, ART in the ART of Exposure Therapy.
Chris discusses a case that involves both so-called Meta OCD and perfectionism. This patient fears never getting better and therefore the fear of doing the treatment incorrectly.
Chris reprises a point from the last episode.
Chris names the top OCD Subtypes to use as a backdrop to explain the conceptual and therapeutic skills needed to beat any subtype of OCD.
Chris recreates a conversation he recently had with a patient about her superstitious fears. He works to showcase some of the cognitive techniques he uses to help patients gain perspective and traction in their fight against the power of intrusive thoughts and compulsive responses.
Chris talks about a case from 10 years ago, and a fear that the patient would have done well to realize.
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Chris talks through the assumptions we have to make in order to build and believe the nature of our intrusive thoughts.
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Chris identifies three common pitfalls or challenges that face the average patient engaging ERP for OCD symptoms.
Chris discusses another 'etreme' case in which OCD is "running the house."