Purely OCD

Our ”Favorite” Things about OCD, Part 2

For the next several episodes Lauren Rosen, LMFT, and Kelley Franke, LMFT, are discussing their “favorite things” (read sarcastically) about OCD. This includes the crafty ways in which OCD gets us stuck.

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Our “Favorite” Things about OCD, Part 1

For the next several episodes, Kelley Franke, LMFT, and Lauren Rosen, LMFT, are discussing their “favorite things” (read sarcastically) about OCD. Basically the ways in which OCD is tricky and gets us stuck.

First up, one of OCD’s favorite ways to hook people: “but this thought is different” or “this one is special.”

The two talk about navigating these thoughts, accepting uncertainty and much, much more.

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OCD and the Holidays

In this weeks episode, Kelley Franke, LMFT, and Lauren Rosen, LMFT, discuss how OCD, phobias and anxiety can impact the holidays. They talk about all the myriad ways that OCD and other forms of anxiety can attack all holidays, with a special emphasis on Thanksgiving, given that it's right around the corner. 

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OCD, Relapse and Relapse Prevention

In this weeks episode, Kelley Franke, LMFT and Lauren Rosen, LMFT, talk about what recovery and relapse prevention looks like with OCD. Lauren and Kelley share bits and pieces of their own experiences and cover the concept of "pivoting" in recovery. As always, they answer your questions live.

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Imaginal Exposures

In this episode, Kelley Franke, LMFT and Lauren Rosen, LMFT, discuss Imaginal Exposures: What they are, how to write them, the importance of response prevention in doing Imaginal Exposures and even how to ease your way into them. As always they answer questions at the end.

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OCD and Social Media

In this Episode of Purely OCD, Kelley Franke, LMFT and Lauren Rosen, LMFT, discuss Social Media for those living with OCD. They cover the good, the bad and the ugly. While social media can be a great way to forge connection and to normalize experience, the space can also be used for compulsive reassurance and checking. Ultimately, it can also be used for exposure and response prevention work. 

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The Obsessive-Compulsive Cycle

In this Episode of Purely OCD, Lauren Rosen, LMFT, and Kelley Franke, LMFT, get back to basics, discussing what obsessions and compulsions are and demonstrating how people with OCD get stuck. Understanding how OCD functions is key to recovery, so Kelley and Lauren do a deep dive and discuss examples too. 

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OCD and the Classroom

In this episode of Purely OCD, Lauren McMeikan Rosen, LMFT, and Kelley Franke, LMFT, talk about how OCD, anxiety and perfectionism can impact school. As always, we answer your questions and offer educational information to help manage your OCD.

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Just Right OCD

In this episode of Purely OCD, Lauren McMeikan Rosen, LMFT, and Kelley Franke, LMFT, discuss "Just Right" OCD. We discuss related obsessions (they could be anything!), compulsions and exposures. As always, we answer questions at the end.

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Q&A on August 9th

Lauren McMeikan Rosen, LMFT, and Kelley Franke, LMFT, answer your questions about OCD.

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