Author: drmichellewitkin
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New Video on OCD and Siblings
I’ve long noticed that when one child in a family has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), frequently the other children in the family feel the effects of it in many ways. I searched for resources to help siblings, but found few. Recently, I had the opportunity to record a webinar for the…
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It’s My Sibling Who Has OCD. So, Why am I Having a Tough Time?
This post originally appeared on the website for the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Read the original post here: https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/its-my-sibling-who-has-ocd Katrina was excited. She, her sister, Maia, and their mother were on the way to the park to play handball. Suddenly, Maia screamed and collapsed on the ground, wailing.…
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Postpartum OCD: One Therapist’s Reflections
One of my colleagues, a well-known expert in OCD, recently made a brave public announcement. Before I share it, I want to explain one aspect that makes her so effective as an OCD therapist. She herself suffered with debilitating OCD for many years and overcame it to live a full, productive…
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New Support Group Beginning
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…
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A Very Informative Interview About OCD
There are so many misconceptions about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In particular, people frequently think it is about being neat, tidy, and organized. They often think it doesn’t affect children. Very importantly, people do not realize that OCD requires specialized treatment by someone trained to do a particular kind of Cognitive Behavior…
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Santa Clarita Grieves (Route 91) Event
I recently had the opportunity to speak and meet with community members at the Child & Family Center in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting. Santa Clarita residents were affected in many ways and the event was held to assist those affected, directly and indirectly, by the shooting. I…
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OCD Southern California Conference March 25th!
The 2nd annual OCD Southern California conference is in Irvine on Saturday, March 25th. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet leading clinicians and researchers, get great information, and have the opportunity to interact with others who deal with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. This year’s keynote speakers are Jonathan Grayson, Ph.D., of the…
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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Achieving Your Goal
The music is pumping, the class is full, and the energy is palpable in the room. Fitness trainer and indoor cycling instructor Wendell Mitchell moves through the rows of students. “Get comfortable being uncomfortable!” he calls over the music, and the students respond, each giving a little more than they…
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OCD Awareness Week 2015 – Does Treatment Help?
This week is OCD Awareness Week (#OCDWeek ) Many people with and without OCD wonder whether OCD is treatable The answer is that there are very effective treatments available for OCD. Children, teens, and adults alike may feel hesitant to begin treatment for their OCD. I often think that there…
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The 21st Annual OCD Conference is Almost Here!
The 21st annual OCD Conference, presented by the International OCD Foundation, begins this Friday in Los Angeles. This extremely valuable conference is an excellent resource for individuals with OCD, their family, friends, therapists, researchers, and anyone who has any interest in OCD at all. What makes this conference so special…
Michelle Witkin, Ph.D. 