by Paul Rose | Mar 8, 2017 | Anxiety Disorders & CBT, Depression, Handling Stress, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Sleep Issues
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was developed by Dr. Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s. He understood how important thoughts and feelings were to specific situations, and felt they were not being adequately reported during psychotherapy sessions. Dr. Beck found that...
by Paul Rose | Feb 13, 2017 | Anxiety Disorders & CBT, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
In “Defining Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,” we talked about the difference between obsession and compulsions, and how individuals will display repetitive and odd behaviors in an effort to squelch undesirable worries and fears. To combat some of these obsessions and...
by Paul Rose | Feb 2, 2017 | Anxiety Disorders & CBT, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Most people have fears and concerns at some point in their lives that can translate into obsessive thoughts or compulsive behavior. However, individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can’t get their worries out of their heads no matter how hard they try....
by Paul Rose | Sep 16, 2015 | Anxiety Disorders & CBT, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Parenting
Most children have fears and concerns that sometimes translate into anxiety. However, kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can’t get their worries out of their heads no matter how hard they try. And, they will try very hard while exhibiting unusual and...
by Paul Rose | Jul 16, 2013 | ADHD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Many disorders mimic Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This sometimes makes it challenging to differentiate these disorders in the beginning. However, it is essential to identify and isolate the issues...