Belinda Seiger's guest appearances

Belinda Seiger

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Raymond Moody

Steven C. Hayes

Oren Jay Sofer

Jill Bolte Taylor

Jonni Pollard

Jonathan Haidt

Paul Greene

Benjamin Hardy

Kristen Manieri

James Gordon

Kevin Hancock

Lisa Smartt

Gregg Krech

Rajshree Patel

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Millions of people are affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD—not just those who have the condition, but their loved ones. My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Belinda Seiger, who specializes in evidence-based treatment of OCD. We focused on how OCD affects families, the best way to treat OCD, and how effective treatment also improves a person's closest relationships.It was a fruitful discussion as we explored many OCD-related topics including: 	The definition of OCD 	Why it's such a devastating condition 	The many types of OCD 	The need for certainty 	Approaches that don’t help, like reassurance 	The ironic approach that effectively treats OCD 	Taking small steps toward recovery 	Common reactions to a family member’s OCD 	The importance of education for family members 	Disgust OCD 	Seeking reassurance as an OCD hallmark 	Frequent frustration in response to OCD 	The relief families experience following successful treatment 	Anxiety vs. OCD 	Health anxiety 	The difficulty in understanding another person’s OCD 	Fear of harm and Malevolence OCD 	OCD as a “bully in the brain” 	The illogic of OCD 	Involving family members directly in treatment 	What to do if a family member isn’t ready to start treatment 	How to respond when a family member isn’t following the treatment guidelines 	The need for a “why” to get over OCD 	The vulnerability in others knowing about a person’s OCD 	The key role of communication 	Depression as a result of OCD 	Dealing with one’s own anxiety about a loved one’s OCD 	Support groups 	Online support for families 	The problem with family accommodation in OCD 	OCD-related school refusal 	Seeing OCD as separate from oneself 	The importance of seeking treatment from an OCD specialistBelinda referenced the International OCD Foundation, which I often refer people to for information about the condition and to find a therapist. Here's their website: IOCDF.Belinda Seiger has been a licensed therapist for over 20 years working with teens, emergent young adults, and families. She completed her master's degree at Columbia University and her PhD at NYU, and has specialized training in working with gifted, twice exceptional (2E) populations, as well as ADHD, substance overuse and addictions, and individuals in highly competitive academic and professional environments.Belinda also completed advanced training in OCD treatment at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, at the same center where I worked for 4 years (the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety) as well as at the Child &amp; Adolescent OCD, Tic, Trich, and Anxiety Group (COTTAGe), a speciality clinic for children. Her clinical practice is located in Princeton, NJ, where she provides psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of anxiety and OCD concerns, and with teens making the transition to college and beyond. She also provides training to assist parents and caregivers in managing their child's anxiety and OCD at home.To find out more about Belinda's psychotherapy practice, visit her website: OCDAnxietyHelp.com, call 609-288-8110, or email her at atcprinceton@gmail.com.For individuals who are seeking online OCD-related information and support, check out the OCD Talk blog, written by author and advocate Janet Singer. Janet wrote a memoir that detailed her son's recovery from severe OCD, and I contributed to the book with general information about OCD: Overcoming OCD: A Journey to Recovery.For families who are dealing with OCD, I often recommend Jon Hershfield's excellent book, When a Family Member Has OCD. (Please note that a percentage of purchases made through these affiliate links will be used to support the podcast, with no additional cost to you.)

Millions of people are affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD—not just those who have the condition, but their loved ones. My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Belinda Seiger, who specializes in evidence-based treatment of OCD. We focused on how OCD affects families, the best way to treat OCD, and how effective treatment also improves a person's closest relationships. It was a fruitful discussion as we explored many OCD-related topics including: 	The definition of OCD 	Why it's such a devastating condition 	The many types of OCD 	The need for certainty 	Approaches that don’t help, like reassurance 	The ironic approach that effectively treats OCD 	Taking small steps toward recovery 	Common reactions to a family member’s OCD 	The importance of education for family members 	Disgust OCD 	Seeking reassurance as an OCD hallmark 	Frequent frustration in response to OCD 	The relief families experience following successful treatment 	Anxiety vs. OCD 	Health anxiety 	The difficulty in understanding another person’s OCD 	Fear of harm and Malevolence OCD 	OCD as a “bully in the brain” 	The illogic of OCD 	Involving family members directly in treatment 	What to do if a family member isn’t ready to start treatment 	How to respond when a family member isn’t following the treatment guidelines 	The need for a “why” to get over OCD 	The vulnerability in others knowing about a person’s OCD 	The key role of communication 	Depression as a result of OCD 	Dealing with one’s own anxiety about a loved one’s OCD 	Support groups 	Online support for families 	The problem with family accommodation in OCD 	OCD-related school refusal 	Seeing OCD as separate from oneself 	The importance of seeking treatment from an OCD specialist Belinda referenced the International OCD Foundation, which I often refer people to for information about the condition and to find a therapist. Here's their website: IOCDF. Belinda Seiger has been a licensed therapist for over 20 years working with teens, emergent young adults, and families. She completed her master's degree at Columbia University and her PhD at NYU, and has specialized training in working with gifted, twice exceptional (2E) populations, as well as ADHD, substance overuse and addictions, and individuals in highly competitive academic and professional environments. Belinda also completed advanced training in OCD treatment at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, at the same center where I worked for 4 years (the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety) as well as at the Child &amp; Adolescent OCD, Tic, Trich, and Anxiety Group (COTTAGe), a speciality clinic for children. Her clinical practice is located in Princeton, NJ, where she provides psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of anxiety and OCD concerns, and with teens making the transition to college and beyond. She also provides training to assist parents and caregivers in managing their child's anxiety and OCD at home. To find out more about Belinda's psychotherapy practice, visit her website: <a href="http://OCDAnxietyHelp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OCDAnxietyHelp.com</a>, call 609-288-8110, or email her at atcprinceton@gmail.com. For individuals who are seeking online OCD-related information and support, check out the OCD Talk blog, written by author and advocate Janet Singer. Janet wrote a memoir that detailed her son's recovery from severe OCD, and I contributed to the book with general information about OCD: Overcoming OCD: A Journey to Recovery. For families who are dealing with OCD, I often recommend Jon Hershfield's excellent book, When a Family Member Has OCD.  (Please note that a percentage of purchases made through these affiliate links will be used to support the podcast, with no additional cost to you.)

Ep. 23: Dr. Belinda Seiger — Helping Individuals and Families Affected by OCD