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  • #6 - Faith & OCD (Kate Caldwell)

    #6 - Faith & OCD (Kate Caldwell)

    · The Moral and Religious OCD Podcast

    Kate Caldwell is a Registered Psychotherapist in the province of Ontario, Canada. She specializes in assessing and treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including PTSD caused by racial trauma. Kate is warm, grounded, direct and compassionate. She values awareness as a vehicle for positive individual change in the context of a safe therapeutic relationship while acknowledging the multiple systemic factors that impact her clients. Kate holds an undergraduate degree (M.A.) from Edinburgh University, Scotland, where she studied French and Social Anthropology, and a Masters in Counselling from Yorkville University. You can reach her via https://bewellpsych.ca

    References/Sources

    "Faith & OCD Resource Center," International OCD Foundation. https://iocdf.org/faith-ocd/

    "What is OCD & Scrupulosity?," International OCD Foundation. https://iocdf.org/faith-ocd/what-is-ocd-scrupulosity/#:~:text=Scrupulosity%20is%20a%20subtype%20of,of%20religious%20or%20moral%20doctrine.

    "IS OCD A PHYSICAL OR SPIRITUAL PROBLEM?," OCD and Christianity, Ian Osborn. https://ocdandchristianity.com/is-ocd-a-physical-or-spiritual-problem/#:~:text=In%20the%20case%20of%20OCD,affect%20our%20relationship%20with%20God.

    Osborn, Ian. Can Christianity Cure Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? : A Psychiatrist Explores the Role of Faith in Treatment. Grand Rapids, Mich: Brazos Press, 2008.

    2024 Faith & OCD Conference sign up: https://events.iocdf.org/event/3bf4c350-a6c3-4347-a65e-5976b5cd46ff/summary?RefId=conference-series&_ga=2.107835138.1600703233.1712431247-207294531.1702838140

    Please note that while there is every effort made to ensure the information provided in this podcast is accurate, it should not be assumed that everything said is completely objective. In other words, sometimes mistakes happen. What we say should not be taken as medical advice nor therapy, it is meant only for educational purposes. Please consult with a qualified health care professional for your individual care. If you have any comments or suggestions please email those to [email protected].

  • #5 - 'Pure O' & Scrupulosity (Jelena Vulic)

    #5 - 'Pure O' & Scrupulosity (Jelena Vulic)

    · The Moral and Religious OCD Podcast

    Jelena Vulic is a psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She specializes in OCD, trauma and relationships. In her clinical work, she uses a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention techniques.

    References/Sources

    Private Matters Psychotherapy, Jelena Vulic. https://www.pmptherapy.com/team-member/jelena-vulic/

    "Intrusive Thoughts, Pure O and More with Dr. Steven Phillipson, PH.D." by Jana K. Hoffman. https://www.madeofmillions.com/articles/intrusive-thoughts-pure-o-dr-steven-phillipson-ph-d

    "Pure OCD: What Is Pure Obsessional OCD? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment" by Nicholas Farrell, Ph.D. https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/pure-obsessional-ocd

    "Choice" by The Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. https://www.cognitivebehavioralcenter.com/choice

    "What is OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)?" by Steven Phillipson, PhD, The Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. https://www.cognitivebehavioralcenter.com/what-is-ocd

    "Does Pure O Exist?" by OCD-UK. https://www.ocduk.org/ocd/pure-o/

    "‘Pure O’ OCD: A Type of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder With Mental Compulsions" by Sarah Gupta, MD and reviewed by India B. Gomez, PhD. https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/what-is-pure-o-ocd

    "'Pure O': An Overview of Pure Obsessional OCD" by Kendra Cherry, MSEd and reviewed by Steven Gans, MD. https://www.verywellmind.com/pure-o-primarily-obsessional-ocd-4159144

    "Primarily obsessional obsessive–compulsive disorder." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primarily_obsessional_obsessive%E2%80%93compulsive_disorder#Bibliography

    "Understanding Pure Obsessional OCD" by Sian Ferguson and reviewed by Ifeanyi Olele. https://www.healthline.com/health/ocd/pure-o-ocd#examples

    "The Myth of the Pure Obsessional Type in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" by Williams et al. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3227121/

    Please note that while there is every effort made to ensure the information provided in this podcast is accurate, it should not be assumed that everything said is completely objective. In other words, sometimes mistakes happen. What we say should not be taken as medical advice nor therapy, it is meant only for educational purposes. Please consult with a qualified health care professional for your individual care. If you have any comments or suggestions please email those to [email protected].

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  • #4 - Embracing Uncertainty (Kevin Foss)

    #4 - Embracing Uncertainty (Kevin Foss)

    · The Moral and Religious OCD Podcast

    Kevin Foss is a licensed MFT specializing in treating OCD and anxiety spectrum disorders. He is the director of the California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center and hosts the FearCast Podcast, a question and answer based show about OCD and anxiety disorder treatment and recovery.

    References/Sources

    Wikipedia contributors, "Pyrrhonism," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pyrrhonism&oldid=1167805554.

    FearCast Podcast. https://fearcastpodcast.com/

    Please note that while there is every effort made to ensure the information provided in this podcast is accurate, it should not be assumed that everything said is completely objective. In other words, sometimes mistakes happen. What we say should not be taken as medical advice nor therapy, it is meant only for educational purposes. Please consult with a qualified health care professional for your individual care. If you have any comments or suggestions please email those to [email protected].

  • #3 - Self-Esteem and Scrupulosity (Dottie M. Dator)

    #3 - Self-Esteem and Scrupulosity (Dottie M. Dator)

    · The Moral and Religious OCD Podcast

    Dottie Dator was born in Greensboro, NC where she was raised by her parents along with her five siblings. She grew up Catholic and was homeschooled throughout her pre-college education. Dottie was a police officer for several years and made a career change to psychology starting in 2016. Currently, Dottie is a doctoral student in the Health Psychology program at East Carolina University and she is working on finishing her dissertation, which discusses the relationship between OCD and trauma symptomatology. Dottie also works with children with autism spectrum disorder, doing assessments and behaviour therapy. Dottie is passionate about sharing her experiences with OCD as a young child, adolescent, and young adult, as well as working towards more understanding of OCD and reduced stigma surrounding mental health disorders.

    References/Sources

    Cefalu, Paul. “What's So Funny about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?” PMLA 124, no. 1 (2009): 44–58. doi:10.1632/pmla.2009.124.1.44.

    Erica G. Hepper, Self-esteem, Editor(s): Howard S. Friedman, Charlotte H. Markey, Encyclopedia of Mental Health (Third Edition), Academic Press, 2023, Pages 125-139, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91497-0.00185-5.

    Please note that while there is every effort made to ensure the information provided in this podcast is accurate, it should not be assumed that everything said is completely objective. In other words, sometimes mistakes happen. What we say should not be taken as medical advice nor therapy, it is meant only for educational purposes. Please consult with a qualified health care professional for your individual care. If you have any comments or suggestions please email those to [email protected].

  • #2 - OCD’s Version of Religion & Morality (Kristy Cobillas)

    #2 - OCD’s Version of Religion & Morality (Kristy Cobillas)

    · The Moral and Religious OCD Podcast

    As a lived experienced therapist, Kristy’s understanding of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) comes not only from her years of clinical experience, but also from a deep understanding of the horror that this insidious disease produces. Her passion for helping others comes from having 18 years of undiagnosed and untreated OCD. She is here today to share her clinical and personal expertise on the subject.

    References/Sources

    https://www.ocdtraumatherapy.com/.

    https://www.chesterfieldca.com/team-1-1/kristy-cobillas.

    Recommended read: The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD, Second Edition by Jon Hershfield.

    Recommended read: Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty, Updated Edition by Jonathan Grayson.

    Please note that while there is every effort made to ensure the information provided in this podcast is accurate, it should not be assumed that everything said is completely objective. In other words, sometimes mistakes happen. What we say should not be taken as medical advice nor therapy, it is meant only for educational purposes. Please consult with a qualified health care professional for your individual care. If you have any comments or suggestions please email those to [email protected].

  • #1 - What is Moral and Religious OCD? (Deborah Birkett)

    #1 - What is Moral and Religious OCD? (Deborah Birkett)

    · The Moral and Religious OCD Podcast

    Deborah Birkett is a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice in Ontario, Canada. Her entirely virtual practice is called Sanctuary Psychotherapy (https://sanctuarypsychotherapy.ca/). As a therapist, Deborah works at the intersection of religion and mental health, focusing particularly on religious trauma and religious and moral OCD. She is trauma-certified and has a multifaceted background in religious and cultural studies, theology, and spiritual care. Deborah is deeply committed to combining evidence-based treatment with culturally and spiritually sensitive psychotherapy.

    References/Sources

    IOCDF’s Faith and OCD resource centre: International OCD Foundation | Faith & OCD Resource Center (iocdf.org)

    Comparison chart of many OCD treatment approaches: Comparison+Chart+of+Approaches+to+OCD.pdf (squarespace.com)

    Why traditional talk therapy is contraindicated: Why talk therapy typically isn’t effective for treating OCD | NOCD (treatmyocd.com)

    OCD medication overview: International OCD Foundation | Medications for OCD (iocdf.org)

    Low-cost treatment options: International OCD Foundation | Low Cost Treatment Options for OCD (iocdf.org)

    Good lists of self-help books: 10 Best OCD Books For 2021 - Choosing Therapy & 5 Best OCD Books For People Struggling With OCD | NOCD (treatmyocd.com)

    A great list of OCD resources, including self-help: International OCD Foundation | Books and Multimedia About OCD and Related Disorders (iocdf.org)

    Clean Hands: Philosophical Lessons from Scrupulosity by Jesse S. Summers, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong: Oxford University Press

    Please note that while there is every effort made to ensure the information provided in this podcast is accurate, it should not be assumed that everything said is completely objective. In other words, sometimes mistakes happen. What we say should not be taken as medical advice nor therapy, it is meant only for educational purposes. Please consult with a qualified health care professional for your individual care. If you have any comments or suggestions please email those to [email protected].