Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, ICBT

Different therapist personalities and styles  Demystifying therapy Finding the therapist who is the right fit  Different kinds of therapies that therapist utilize such as CBT, DBT, IFS, Psychodynamic or Play Therapy  Erica’s experience with mental health in the African American church  Seeing a counselor of a different race Links and Resources: Erica Kesse, Your Goal Concierge: https://www.yourgoa...

What is Scrupulosity OCD? How Rachel discovered she had been struggling with it How to determine if this is a normal level of spiritual concern or could be OCD Exposure and Response Prevention Learning how to sit with discomfort and ambiguity   Getting to know the character of God and filtering information through that lens Links and Resources Verses discussed: Phil 4:6, 2 Cor 10:5  Rachel Hammons...

What is Parent Child Interaction Therapy? How PCIT is helpful for children with behavioral problems How receiving PCIT virtually through online counseling benefits families Are the tantrums my young child is having a normal part of development? PCIT Calm adaptation for anxious children Reinforcing brave behaviors over accommodating anxiety Links and Resources: Anika Mullen, LPC-MHSP: https://ecoun...

Spiritual pain Neuroscience behind how music calms the nervous system Practical ways to utilize music when stressed Difference between listening to music passively and engaging with it Links and Resources: Tim Ringold: https://www.timringgold.com/ Music therapy: https://www.musictherapy.org/about/musictherapy/ Adverse Childhood Experiences Survey (ACES): https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces...

Rhett’s story of transitioning from pastoring to therapy How anxiety can be used for good Rhett’s view on pastors going to therapy How pastors and ministry leaders can support those in the congregation with anxiety Links and Resources: Verses discussed: Philippians 4:6, 2:20, 2:28 Rhett Smith: https://rhettsmith.com/ The Anxious Christian : https://smile.amazon.com/Anxious-Christian-Your-Anxiety-G...

Personal story of how her daughter has been impacted by OCD Importance of differentiating between anxiety and OCD Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)  Creating exposures for social anxiety Power of a proper diagnosis to reduce shame and increase hope Links and Resources: Sabin Behavioral Health in Smyrna, TN: http://www.sabintn.com/ More information on ERP and OCD: https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/o...

Various health conditions that can contribute to or increase anxiety Why it’s important to have a Primary Care Physician  Taking medications for mental health as a Christian  Links and Resources: Cornerstone Primary Care Healthcare: https://www.cornerstoneprimaryhealthcare.com/ Exercise and antidepressants: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-is-an-all-natural-treatment-to-fight-...

How Pastor Troy went from falling asleep to engaged during his time with God in the morning Receiving the call to plant a church and the unexpected miracles along the way How praying to God when you are mad or distressed increases intimacy  Doubts and questions during prayer Hope for unanswered prayer Links and Resources: Verses discussed: Phil 4:6, Eph 1:9 Victory Church, Smyrna, TN “You’re here...

Learn the inspiration for Hope for Anxiety and OCD My story of going from a religious person to a spiritual one When life turns out not as you planned it, but somehow better Links and Resources: My counseling practice: www.bythewellcounseling.com For more information on foster care and adoption in the US: https://www.adoptuskids.org/ https://nationalcasagal.org/ https://www.davethomasfoundation.or...