OCD Prevalence in Adolescents OCD is a commonly experienced psychiatric illness. Research has demonstrated that OCD has been found in 1% to 4% of individuals (including children, adolescents and adults) throughout the world. Individuals with OCD are often impacted in terms of education, work and social relationships. OCD may start in childhood and approximately 8…
Introduction What is Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)? Read this blog to learn more about OCD, OCD therapy and the types of CBT approaches to treatment. CBT therapy is an evidence-based treatment approach for individuals suffering from symptoms of OCD. And now people have access to a different type of CBT treatment for OCD. Read…
Introduction to Online Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Have you thought about starting online Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for OCD treatment? If you are considering this, you are not alone! Many people are turning to online therapy sessions as they are effective, accessible, and convenient. If you want to learn more about online CBT sessions for OCD treatment,…
Introduction to Teletherapy for OCD Treatment OCD treatment can be conducted through online therapy sessions. And it can also be conducted during in-person therapy. However, there are many advantages to online OCD therapy. We will be talking about the benefits of online OCD treatment in this blog. We will also talk about many other aspects…
What type of therapist is best for OCD? So, you have made the decision to begin OCD therapy! Once you want to begin therapy, you definitely want to make sure you find the right OCD therapist. It can be difficult to make the decision to start any type of therapy. Whether you are an adult…
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…
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 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…
This blog has been co-authored by Adam Blake, M.Sc. and Marlene Taube-Schiff, PhD., C. Psych., R. Psych. One of the things we love about providing group therapy for OCD is seeing clients inspire and motivate each other. This is so important because the work of exposure and response prevention therapy can be challenging. Feeling supported…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is quite prevalent among adolescents and teenagers. OCD symptoms in teens include the presence of unwanted and intrusive thoughts or images. These intrusive thoughts or obsessions will often feel distressing and do not align with a person’s values. In response to these obsessions, individuals will engage in a variety of compulsive…
You might notice that many clinics offer group therapy for individuals who have symptoms of OCD. You might think – why would I want to be around people when receiving group therapy? I would rather talk to someone individually because that would be more comfortable. However, there are actually many benefits when engaging in group…
You have decided to pursue treatment for your OCD. Amazing! Next step – how do you find the right therapist? Will they understand my OCD? Will you be able to tell them all of your intrusive thoughts? Read on to discover ways that we engage in therapist matching at Forward Thinking Psychological Services® (FTPS). We…
