S1E16: Part III: Emetophobia Panel: The Fear of Vomiting
Welcome back to Part III of the OCD Related Disorder Series on the OCD Family Podcast. Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we discuss Emetophobia with our expert panel including Barb Benson, MA, LPC, and Dr. Nicole Bosse, Ph.D. Join the conversation as we learn together and raise awareness regarding triggers, treatment strategies and more.
Guest Bios From This Episode’s Panel:
Barb Benson, MA, LPC: Barb is a therapist in the Minneapolis area. She has a background in nursing and made the switch to counseling about 15 years ago. At her practice, Anxiety Alliance Counseling, Barb sees clients of all ages with moderate to severe anxiety disorders.
Dr. Nicole Bosse, Ph.D.: Dr. Bosse is a staff psychologist and a member of the OCD and Anxiety team at the Lindner Center of HOPE. She also serves as the treasurer for OCD Midwest. Dr. Bosse provides psychological services for outpatients and individuals staying on the two residential units, Sibcy House and William’s House. Her area of expertise consists primarily of Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dr. Bosse also implements 8-9 months of training for interested unit staff on engaging patients in their exposure homework.
Dr. Bosse completed her postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology at the Lindner Center of HOPE. At the Lindner Center of HOPE, she provided individual therapy on the adult and adolescent residential unit, specifically focusing on OCD, social phobia, and other anxiety disorders. She served as a consultant regarding the treatment of OCD and educated the staff on how to implement ERP on the units.
Dr. Bosse obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Xavier University in 2014. Her dissertation focused on detecting over and under reporting of symptoms on a mental health screener used in juvenile detention facilities. Dr. Bosse obtained her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at the University of Dayton in 2009. Her Master’s Thesis focused on family and personality factors that moderate the effects of thin-ideal media on body image in college students.
Prior to joining the Lindner Center of HOPE, she completed her APA accredited internship at the Wright State School of Professional Psychology where she worked with the severely mentally ill in a local state hospital. Her clinical experiences during doctoral training have included implementing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, conducting structured clinical interviews, performing neuropsychological evaluations, and performing individual and group therapy from a cognitive behavioral perspective. She has also served as adjunct faculty at Xavier University for several Introduction to Psychology courses.
Citations:
Cross, William Shakespeare (1989). “William Shakespeare: The Complete Works”, p.1209, Barnes & Noble Publishing
Resources:
IOCDF’s Emetophobia Write Up from the OCD Newsletter: Click here
S1E15: Part II: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) with Chris Trondsen, LMFT, APCC, & Liz Trondsen
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she continues her OCD-Related Disorders Series with the OCD Family Community. In Part II, Nicole interviews IOCDF Lead Advocate, Chris Trondsen, LMFT, APCC, and his lovely mother, Liz Trondsen, about their lived experience with BDD from a family perspective. Join the conversation to help raise awareness and understanding regarding BDD, treatment options and the hope that is available to our BDD warriors.
Check out Chris’ Bio at the Gateway Institute: Click here
Info on Chris and Liz’s Virtual Support Group for Families and Loved Ones of OCD and OCD-Related Disorders: Click here
Citations:
Click here to read more about suicide awareness from Rogers Behavioral Health
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Information: Click here
IOCDF’s Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Resource Link: Click here
For our UK Fam, click here to learn more about the BDD Foundation
Book Recommendations Mentioned during this Episode:
Liz’s Top Choice: The Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Chris’ Colleague and Co-Presenter from the 27th Annual IOCDF Conference, Scott Granet: Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Mine and Yours: A Personal and Clinical Perspective
Arie Winograd’s Book: Face to Face with Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Psychotherapy and Clinical Insights
While you wait, The BDD Workbook can support BDD sufferers while they are on a wait list or unable to access treatment, but it does not replace treatment.
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S1E14: Part I: Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors with Dr. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D.
Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she kicks off the inaugural OCD-Related Disorders Series on the OCD Family Podcast. In this 5 part series, the OCD Family Community will explore different OCD Related Disorders that affect our loved ones, with a helping of psychoeducation, support and resources too. Come learn more about Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors with our brilliant and compassionate guest expert, Dr. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D. Let's support our BFRB warriors and bring some much needed awareness to this common struggle. We're better together!
Click here for a direct link to the BFRB Community Health Needs Assessment & Impact Survey.
Learn More About Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D.: Click here
Buy Suzanne’s book, A Parent Guide to Hair Pulling Disorder: Effective Parenting Strategies for Children with Trichotillomania (Formerly "Stay Out of My Hair"): Click Here
Buy Ruth Golomb and Sherrie Vavrichek’s workbook for teens, The Hair Pulling "Habit" and You: How to Solve the Trichotillomania Puzzle: Click here
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Citations and Resources:
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Desk reference to the diagnostic criteria from DSM-5 (R). American Psychiatric Association Publishing.
Check out TLC Foundation’s Online Training Program for Practitioners: Virtual Professional Training Institute
Search for BFRB Influencers who are normalizing the realities and shining a light on Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors: Tiktok
Check out the IOCDF Resources for the BFRB Community, including some information on Support Groups: Click Here
S1E13: OCD in Adult Children with Ben Eckstein, LCSW
Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we explore some of the challenges facing parents when their Adult Children struggle with OCD. Nicole welcomes OCD Expert, Ben Eckstein, LCSW, as we explore resources and support for this underserved population.
Resources:
For more information about Ben, and the dynamic work he is doing, check out his website here.
Click here to learn more information about the OCD Support Group for Parents of Adult Children
If you’re interested in registering for the IOCDF Virtual Conference. click here.
For more information about OCDUK.org’s support groups and resources, click here.
S1E12: Research Roundup with Dr. Eric Storch, Ph.D.
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we dive into some of the wave-making research that supports the treatment of OCD. The OCD Family Community welcomes guest expert, Dr. Eric Storch, Ph.D., to break down how and why this applies to us and our loved ones. Join us!
Find out more information about Dr. Storch’s work: Click here
Follow Dr. Storch’s Lab on Twitter for more up-to-date information on current research: Storch Lab at BCM
Latino Study Information:
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Feel free to share this with anyone who is eligible to participate.
Citations:
Why is the Midwest called the Midwest: Click here
Resourceful Websites:
International OCD Foundation: Click here for more researched based support and understanding.
PubMed: Biomedical Research Database
Google Scholar: Research Database
Clinical Trials Database: NIH Approved Clinical Studies that are conducted around the world, both through private and public funding.
S1E11: Postpartum OCD: An OCD Expert’s Journey with Lived Experience
Your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, is joined by Jenna Overbaugh, LPC. Jenna is the Clinical Marketing Director for NOCD and a licensed therapist who specializes in OCD treatment using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. Join the conversation as Jenna courageously shares about her journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, as well as tips and resources for you and your loved ones.
Where to Find NOCD on Social Media:
Instagram: @treatmyocd
Facebook: @treatmyocd
TikTok: @treatmyocd
Twitter: @treatmyocd
Youtube: Click here to visit NOCD’s Youtube Channel
Where to Follow Jenna on Instagram:
Instagram: @jenna.overbaugh
Learn More About Jenna’s Podcast:
Listen: All The Hard Things
Citations:
S1E10: Compulsion Spotlight with Laura Smestad, LMHC
Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discusses the tricky, sticky compulsion of reassurance seeking. Laura Smestad, MA, LMHC, NCC, NCSC is an OCD and Related Disorders Specialist with extensive OCD training, BTTI certification, and a wealth of experience treating, training, presenting and supervising other practitioners working with OCD Sufferers and their families. You won’t want to miss her helpful tips and tricks for dealing with this sneaky compulsion.
Click here to check out Laura’s website, Informed OCD Counseling.
If you want more information about Laura’s Exposure themed Workbooks, you can follow the above link to navigate through her website, or check out this direct link to her ERP supported Workbook selection: Click here
Follow Laura on Instagram: ocdworkbooks
S1E9: Talking Scrupulosity OCD with Rev. Katie O’Dunne
Bio:
Rev. Katie O'Dunne is the founder of Faith & Mental Health Integrative Services, an organization helping individuals with OCD and related disorders live into their faith traditions as they navigate evidence-based treatment. Prior to this, she spent 7 years serving as the Academy Chaplain and the Pauline and R.L. Brand Jr. '35 Chair of Religious Studies at Woodward Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. While serving in this role, she also served as a consultant on interfaith programming for schools around the country. Katie is proud to be an IOCDF lead advocate, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, and an endurance athlete tackling 50 ultra-marathons for OCD. She is currently pursuing her doctorate at Vanderbilt to continue with her focus on faith & mental health. She graduated from Candler School of Theology at Emory with her Master of Divinity and Certificate of Religion & Health in May 2015.
About S1E9:
Join Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discusses Scrupulosity OCD with Reverend Katie O'Dunne. Katie is an IOCDF Lead Advocate, the Founder of Faith & Mental Health Integrative Services and an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. Join us as we discuss the tricky, sticky and boundless aspects of religious and moral scrupulosity, the impact on the family system and the hope available in collaboration with evidenced based treatment, your values and your community.
Katie’s Instagram: @revkrunsbeyondocd
IOCDF Resources:
IOCDF Virtual Conference Information: Click here
IOCDF Faith & OCD Resources: Click here
National Day Calendar Info:
Find out more information about International Podcast Day: Click here
S1E8: Part II: Support for Couples with OCD with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz, Ph.D.
Join Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we welcome back our esteemed guest, Jonathan Abramowitz, Ph.D. In Part II of this series, Jon and I discuss the impact of OCD in couples. Some tricky dynamics can enter into intimate relationships, so join us as we parse out the similarities and differences of OCD popping in as an intrusive third wheel, some strategies to help manage it and an extra helping of hope for our lovebirds.
IOCDF Resource from Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz, Ph.D. explaining OCD: Click here
Check out Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz’s Website: Click here
Check out The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD on Amazon.
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S1E7: Part I: Support for Families with OCD with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz, Ph.D.
Join Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she hosts renowned author, researcher and practitioner, Jonathan Abramowitz, Ph.D. Nicole and Jon discuss his book, The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD, during Part I of this series where they discuss the impact of OCD on the family system.
Click here to check out Dr. Abramowitz’s website.
Check out The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD on Amazon.
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S1E6: Hit Me, ROCD, One More Time
Join Host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she explores all things ROCD with a review of research and side of experience. Also, Nicole welcomes back her handsome hubs, Patrick, to share some ROCD details with real life application.
Britney Spears: Baby, One More Time Video: Click Here
IOCDF Resources:
Expert Research: Click Here
IOCDF Virtual Town Hall: Watch the Clip
Additional Resources from Dr. Doran and Dr. Derby:
C-CBT ROCD Treatment: Click here
Relationship OCD: Click here
Journal of Sex Medicine Citation:
Right or Flawed: Relationship Obsessions and Sexual Satisfaction
S1E5: OCDad
Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, chats with Jason Adams, OCDad, regarding his journey of learning how to be a parent of twins while battling a mental health disorder. Jason’s candid vulnerability and courage to document the lessons along the way are helping to illuminate a path forward for other parents, OCD sufferers and families. Join us as we discuss the challenges of seeking a diagnosis, balancing time for therapy, practicing treatment and finances with 2 new babies on board, a spouse and a career all in toe.
Learn more about Jason Adams, OCDad:
Visit Jason’s website to check out this blog, resources and more!
Buy Jason’s book: OCDad: Learning to Be a Parent With a Mental Health Disorder
International OCD Foundation Resources:
If you’re struggling with Perinatal OCD, click here to learn more about the treatment options available.
For loved ones seeking more information on how to help, click here.
If you are a treatment provider seeking more information regarding Perinatal OCD Screening Tools, please click here.
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S1E4: Exploring SPACE
Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she speaks with Christine Rodriguez, MA, LMHC, of Clarity OCD and Anxiety Center.
Christine Rodriguez, MA, LMHC, is the owner of the Clarity OCD and Anxiety Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD in children and adults. She is trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Children) and is certified in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy by the Cognitive Behavioral Institute. For more information, visit www.clarityocdandanxietycenter.com
Additional Resources and Citations:
Network with other parents and providers in the Forums, join a SPACE consultation group, or click here for information on training workshops.
American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Interpersonal Accommodation. In APA dictionary of psychology. Retrieved August 23, 2022, from https://dictionary.apa.org/interpersonal-accommodation
S1E3: So a Dad Joke and OCD Walk Into a Bar
Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, while she serves up some psychoeducation– family style. And what says family better than Dad jokes? So pull up a chair and join the OCD Family Community while we dive into the expansive topic of OCD subtypes.
Resources and Citations from Today’s Episode:
Dictionary.com. (n.d.). Egosyntonic. In Dictionary.com. Retrieved August 14, 2022, from https://www.dictionary.com/browse/ego-syntonic
Dictionary.com. (n.d.). Egodystonic. In Dictionary.com. Retrieved August 14, 2022, from https://www.dictionary.com/browse/ego-dystonic
IOCDF Links:
Subtypes of OCD
Scrupulosity Fact Sheet
Today’s Sample Script:
What if this thought or feeling is true? What if it’s not? The only thing I can know for certain is that there’s uncertainty. If my value and purpose is to [blank: fill in your value], then I’m choosing to give up [blank: enter your compulsion] to gain [blank: your goal].
S1E2: On The Burj
Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, explores how OCD affects the family system. Her special guests, Jack and Patrick Morris, discuss how ERP is implemented in our home. Patrick discusses parenting challenges more in depth, as well as weighing in on the subject of medication and tips for application anyone can practice when you love someone suffering from OCD.
S1E1: The Cheese Stands Alone
Citations for S1E1:
International OCD Foundation Definitions
Simple Psychology
Very Well Mind
Tseng, J., Poppenk, J. Brain meta-state transitions demarcate thoughts across task contexts exposing the mental noise of trait neuroticism. Nat Commun 11, 3480 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-17255-9
Christopher Pittenger: Yale, School of Medicine
American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Habituation. In APA dictionary of psychology. Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://dictionary.apa.org/habituation
American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Desensitization. In APA dictionary of psychology. Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://dictionary.apa.org/desensitization