In this episode, Carrie explores how OCD can disrupt regular Bible reading, leading to either obsessive or avoidant behaviors. She offers practical advice for engaging with scripture in a healthier way.  Understand the specific challenges OCD presents when trying to maintain a regular Bible reading practice. How obsessively engaging with the Bible can feed the OCD cycle and strategies to manage this behavior. How past experiences or distorted beliefs might influence your OCD symptoms and relationship with God. Techniques for limiting your Bible reading to prevent it from becoming a c ..read more

In this episode, Carrie explores the feelings of spiritual distance and how to navigate those times when you don't feel close to God. Episode Highlights: Understanding the connection between OCD and feelings of spiritual distance. Insights from Elijah's story and how it relates to modern struggles with faith. Practical steps for reconnecting with God during times of doubt and anxiety. Encouragement and biblical wisdom for Christians dealing with OCD and spiritual uncertainty. Subscribe to our newsletter: carriebock.com Explore Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/ carr ..read more

Carrie explores whether there’s a test for OCD and delves into the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) Version 2 in this insightful episode. Episode Highlights: How OCD assessments can help differentiate between OCD symptoms and other mental health or spiritual issues. What to expect from the Y-BOCS assessment The benefits of using assessments like the Y-BOCS 2 to guide treatment decisions The importance of getting a formal OCD diagnosis from a trained professional. Subscribe to our newsletter: carriebock.com Explore Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/ car ..read more

In this episode, Carrie dives into a crucial yet often overlooked factor that can make OCD symptoms flare up. Discover how to recognize and address this challenge to better manage your OCD. Episode Highlights:  What often makes OCD symptoms worse. How to recognize this hidden trigger in your life  Practical tips for managing this issue effectively. Strategies for finding the right support and resources. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hopeforanxietyandocd.com/free Explore our courses: https://hopeforanxietyandocd.podia.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram ..read more

Inspired by a suggestion from our listener Ashley, today Carrie is diving into how being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) affects OCD treatment. She explores why sensitivity matters and how it can shape your therapeutic journey. Episode Highlights:  What it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person and how it impacts daily life. How being an HSP can influence the approach to treating OCD. Carrie shares her own experiences with sensitivity and how she manages it. Adjustments therapists can make to accommodate highly sensitive individuals in OCD treatment. Subscribe to our newsletter: ht ..read more

Carrie discusses Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) as a helpful option, explaining how it differs from ERP in addressing OCD symptoms and integrating faith perspectives.  Join her as she explores ways to find peace and faith while managing OCD through these therapeutic approaches. Episode Highlights: The principles of ICBT and its approach to mental compulsions. The importance of respecting someone’s faith in OCD treatment. Common misconceptions about OCD treatment options and their effectiveness. Practical tips for considering ICBT over traditional ERP methods ..read more

In this week's episode, Carrie brings back her favorite co-host, her husband Steve to discuss the difference between sexual obsession and lust in the context of scrupulosity, offering practical, faith-based strategies for managing these thoughts. The distinction between sexual obsession and lust within the context of OCD and scrupulosity. The different ways men and women process visual stimuli and attraction. Practical strategies for men to avoid falling into patterns of lust. The importance of recognizing and addressing unrealistic expectations regarding sin and temptation in the journey ..read more

Join Carrie as she introduces the rebranded podcast, "Christian Faith and OCD. She shares the journey from "Hope for Anxiety and OCD" to the new focus, discussing the reasons behind the change, listener feedback, and the impact the podcast has had over the past three and a half years. The strategic decision to focus more on OCD and include "Christian" in the podcast title. The significance of addressing scrupulosity and faith-informed therapy for OCD. How Carrie found guidance through prayer and a Christian podcast coach. Plans for the podcast, including practical resources for managing O ..read more

In this episode, Carrie shares Pierre's courageous journey with OCD, exploring how childhood fears and religious teachings shaped his mental health struggles and eventual path to healing through counseling and faith. Pierre's journey through OCD and the compulsion to replay past events. The role of forgiveness in freeing Pierre from resentment and anger. Pierre's discovery of peace through trusting in God's promises during anxious moments. The power of grace in liberating from perfectionism and fear. Insights into how faith and forgiveness can lead to personal and spiritual growth. Subs ..read more

In this episode, Carrie shares the benefits and outcomes of therapeutic retreats, how they are structured, and how to determine if a therapeutic retreat is right for you, The typical structure and process of a therapeutic retreat The use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and EMDR 2.0 techniques to process trauma and reduce distress. Identifying who is a good candidate for intensive therapy and who might need more foundational work before participating in a retreat. Real-life examples of clients who have benefited from intensive therapy Tips for managing your resource ..read more