Adolescent Counseling: The Many Ways You Can Help Your Teen!
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Adolescent Counseling: The Many Ways You Can Help Your Teen!

ByDr. Marlene Taube-Schiff

Engaging in adolescent counseling during times of growth and transformation can prove to be extremely beneficial for youth. Teens are rapidly changing during the period of adolescent development. This includes changes in their physical appearance, emotional insight and thought processes. Teens also mature and develop at different rates from each other, which adds to the…

Teens with OCD and Anxiety: Easing Back-to-School Stress
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Teens with OCD and Anxiety: Easing Back-to-School Stress

ByDr. Marlene Taube-Schiff

Introduction It is that time of the year again. September rolls around and school begins. For adolescents, teens and parents this can be a stressful time of the year. New beginnings and transitions are exciting. But can also bring with them feelings of discomfort and anxiety. For teens with OCD and anxiety, it can be especially…

Teen OCD Therapy: The Best Treatment Options 
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Teen OCD Therapy: The Best Treatment Options 

ByDr. Marlene Taube-Schiff

OCD Symptoms in Teens Many individuals will experience symptoms of OCD over the course of their lifetime. Teen OCD therapy can help adolescents when OCD symptoms occur for them. In Canada alone, almost 1% of individuals have been diagnosed with OCD. A variety of OCD symptoms may be experienced by any one person. Whenever experiencing…

Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and How Teachers Can Help
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Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and How Teachers Can Help

ByDr. Marlene Taube-Schiff

What is OCD? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can impact both adults, adolescents and children. Treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder is very important to access. A study conducted in 2018 revealed the prevalence of OCD being diagnosed in Canada was close to 1% (0.93%). This is a significant portion of the population.  According to the Diagnostic…

How do I Know if I need OCD Therapy?
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How do I Know if I need OCD Therapy?

ByDr. Marlene Taube-Schiff

How Do I Know If I Need Help with OCD? Making the decision to start therapy can be anxiety-producing. You might ask yourself: how do I know if OCD therapy is right for me? There are many things to consider.  First, you want to consider what symptoms you are experiencing. According to The Diagnostic and…

It’s All in the Family: OCD and the Importance of Family Work During Treatment for OCD
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It’s All in the Family: OCD and the Importance of Family Work During Treatment for OCD

ByDr. Marlene Taube-Schiff

Treatment for OCD involves many important aspects. Families with loved ones with OCD often face challenges in their relationships due to the interference of OCD beliefs and rituals. Treatment for OCD can help. People will say their partners are frustrated with them because their rituals take up a lot of time. Partners might also be…