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My OC tendencies once used to be a source of pride — but not anymore: finding freedom from shame

My OC tendencies have often been a source of pride. In the past, I specifically enjoyed my ability t...

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Merry Martyrdom.. or is it?

The day my husband threw me a surprise graduation party, with food trucks and 50 of my friends and f...

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Cuando mis valores chocan unos con otros al intentar avanzar. Y de cómo el perfeccionismo me volvió rígido

Finalmente luego de la pandemia y de la inflación en curso pude conseguir personas que pudieran con...

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Heathrow Camp Out and Small Acts of Kindness

Wowzers everyone! I finally dusted off my passport and had the opportunity to travel again, fo...

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“I can’t”

One day I was challenging an OC client to notice anytime she says “I can’t” in her day-to-day ...

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The Dreaded Group Project

“This will be a group project.” I can’t think of any worst sentence that would leave an OC (ov...

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(L)inked – the force of connection and belonging

I have always admired the art of tattoos, and the historical significance they hold in many communit...

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Discovering Overcontrol: a client’s story

When I first read the RO-DBT manual, I was blown away. In a sense, I felt comforted, knowing that I ...

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What your handwriting says about you: receiving feedback in RO DBT skills class

Last fall, I was lucky and privileged enough to participate in an RO-DBT skills class. When I think ...

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An OC client’s peace of mind: color-coded highlighting and sticky notes

“What does RO-DBT stand for?” I asked, my ears perking up. Of course, I needed to know what the ...

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