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What’s New at The OCD Clinic
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Welcome to Beyond the Ritual, your guide to navigating life with OCD! We're delighted to have you as part of our community.
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From the Director
May was a busy month here at The OCD Clinic. We welcomed several new team members—fresh faces who already feel like part of the family. We also took a break from clinical work to host a trivia night. Let’s just say, some of us are better at OCD than at remembering trivia facts! On a more serious note, I was honoured to be featured in the media for my collaboration on a national gene study into OCD—exciting progress for the field. And most importantly, we provided care to 557 clients in May. A big thank you to our team for their dedication and to our clients for their trust.
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— Emily
Director, The OCD Clinic
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Existential OCD: When Life’s Big Questions Become a Source of Anxiety
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It’s natural to wonder about the meaning of life, our purpose, or what happens after death. These questions can inspire reflection and growth. But for some, these thoughts become intrusive, distressing, and impossible to shake. This experience is known as Existential OCD
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The Complete OCD Workbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Free Yourself from Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors
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Quick Tip from our Senior Clinical Psychologist, Taylor Cox
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It’s tough not to get caught up arguing with or neutralising obsessions. One practice you can build into your toolkit to help “break the cycle” is self-compassion. When OCD shows up, pause and notice the urge or thought without judging it. Instead of engaging with the content, validate the feeling: “This is feeling is really uncomfortable, it makes sense why I don't like it. However, I’m doing my best right now. ” Remind yourself: “This feeling is temporary and will pass with time.” Place a hand on your heart, take a few slow breaths, and offer yourself warmth and kindness. With practice, this helps create space to respond with care and reduce compulsions.
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