I am very excited to announce that I will be starting a new support group for adults (ages 18 and over) this month. The group will be free and will emulate the GOAL model started by Dr. Jonathan Grayson and Gayle Frankel. Potential members may begin at any time.
Why a support group? First, people with OCD often feel isolated and alone with the disorder. They often feel like they are the only person who is going through this. A support group helps sufferers to connect others who are going through similar experiences and helps create a sense of community. In addition, a group can encourage those with OCD to take on challenges they might have been struggling to take on otherwise, and it can help hold individuals accountable to accomplishing a goal.
This group is for those who are all along the OCD recovery spectrum. For those who are in the midst of ERP (exposure and response prevention) treatment, it can help reinforce concepts they are learning to use. For those who have completed treatment or are in maintenance, it can assist them in continuing to do the work of staying healthy. Finally, for those concerned about starting ERP treatment, it can help give them an introduction to what treatment might be like.
For more information about the free adult OCD GOAL Support Group, please visit the Support Group page of my website.
Michelle Witkin, Ph.D. 