Facing Fears Virtually

I don’t love small spaces.  I found this out on a hike as a teen. My group came across a cave that everyone wanted to check out. The entrance was so small that getting in entailed walking sideways, sidling in, until it opened up after a few feet.   Several people went in.  I started to … Read more

Why I Love My Job

This morning I met with a client who is still in the early stages of treatment. “Hi!  It’s so good to see you!” – he greeted me with a big smile. Over the next 50 minutes we briefly discussed his vacation, noticed where OCD had gotten in the way of the fun, and a talked … Read more

What Do You Do When Your Child’s Fears Are Realistic?

A friend shared with me that the other night during bedtime her son said he was worried about “everything.”  Everything turned out to be “the elections, climate change, school shootings, and what is going to happen next.”  Some pretty big fears for a still small person to have! And, in point of fact, not that … Read more