Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson OCD and Anxiety Disorders with Kimberley Quinlan
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Jun 2, 2025 Join Kimberley Quinlan, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of CBTschool.com, as she unpacks the complexities of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She distinguishes between obsessions and compulsions, revealing how trauma can link to OCD. Kimberley shares insights on effective treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and the significance of self-compassion in recovery. She also addresses common stigmas that hinder treatment, and emphasizes the importance of personalized care and support for those battling OCD.
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Imaginal Exposure for Untouchable Fears
- Imaginal exposures involve writing and reading about feared events that are unsafe to physically enact.
- They help face fears that cannot be confronted directly, similar to prolonged exposure for PTSD.
Psychoeducation Before Exposure
- Begin OCD treatment by psychoeducation to understand OCD patterns and why avoidance worsens symptoms.
- Insight is critical as OCD makes threats feel real; education aids readiness for exposure work.
Celebrate Exposure Efforts
- Celebrate exposure attempts, even if anxiety remains or exposure 'fails.'
- Repeated practice builds mastery over emotions like fear and shame, essential for recovery.
