Raising Good Humans OCD: Everything You Need to Know
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Sep 13, 2024 
Dr. Laura Braider, an expert in OCD treatment and featured in the HBO Max documentary 'One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit,' shares valuable insights into understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in children. She debunks common misconceptions, highlighting the importance of early identification and differentiation from typical behaviors. Dr. Braider discusses strategies for parents to support their children by fostering resilience and setting healthy boundaries. She also emphasizes the role of early intervention and the complex relationship between anxiety and OCD.
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Reassurance Seeking
- Set clear expectations with children.
- Answer reassurance-seeking questions once, then ignore repetitions.
Function of Behavior
- Ask yourself what function a child's behavior serves.
- If fear-based, address their fear; if not, encourage the activity.
Bath Time Ritual
- A bath time routine example illustrates how accommodating rituals can snowball into OCD.
- If the routine is disrupted, the child becomes distressed.