Category: CBT


Feb 15 2026

How OCD Lies to Your Child (and Keeps Them Stuck)

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Understanding the Tricks of the OCD Brain Many parents notice their children say things like: “If I don’t do this, something terrible will happen!”“I can’t touch that — it will ruin everything.”“I have to get this perfect or something bad will happen.” At first, it may seem like[…]

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Feb 15 2026

7 Ways OCD Keeps You Stuck (and How to Break Free)

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A Guide for Parents and Young People Many parents describe OCD as: “It feels like we’re trapped in a cycle.”“We keep giving reassurance, but it only helps for a few minutes.”“The more we try to help, the worse it seems to get.” OCD is like a master manipulator[…]

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Feb 15 2026

When Anxiety Takes Over: Understanding GAD vs OCD in Children

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A Parent’s Guide to Signs, Support and Solutions   👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Many parents come to me saying: “My child worries all the time.”“They keep asking the same questions over and over.”“They won’t stop checking, washing, or repeating things.” But is it Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder[…]

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Aug 19 2025

Facing Your Fears – Three Powerful Strategies That Really Work

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Fear has a sneaky way of showing up in our lives. Sometimes it’s the little fears we brush off—like speaking up in a meeting or walking into a new social situation. Other times, it’s the bigger ones—the fears that grip us, hold us back, and keep us from[…]

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Jan 23 2025

The Nervous System Ninja: Anxiety Hacks for Kids

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The Nervous System Ninja: Helping Your Kids Chill Out Hey there, parents! I’m back with another superpower-filled blog to help you and your mini-me’s navigate the wacky world of emotions, anxiety, and stress. The Nervous System: It’s like a Wild Ride Imagine your nervous system as a busy[…]

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