Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, ICBT

Today's special is my good friend, Brittany Dyer, a  Licensed Professional Counselor.  Brittany shares her knowledge and expertise in play therapy. 

How does anxiety present in school-aged children?
How does childhood anxiety present differently from adult anxiety?
Behaviors that may indicate a child has anxiety
Anxious parents with anxious children.
Things parents can do to help their child with anxiety.
What is play therapy? How does it work?
How to introduce therapy to your kids
How does play therapy reduce anxiety in children and even in adults?
Signs that your child may need a therapist

Links and Resources:

https://www.facebook.com/brittanydyercounseling/

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This episode is for all the women out there who are hoping and praying for a child, for couples who are experiencing fertility issues and for those who are healing from heartbreak over childlessness. 

This is a compilation of stories of hope of my friends and different amazing women whom  I interviewed in the podcast:

(4:04) Story of  motherhood journey of my best friend, Christin Jasmin Wilson  

Christin's dating experience. Giving her heart to the wrong man.
Feeling distant from God and coming back to him. 
Receiving God's kindness.  A  God-chosen partner and her baby, Ellis.
Stories of Hope from previous podcast episodes:

(20:32) Summer McKinney being happy with her blended family while waiting for God's perfect timing 
 (24:12) Holley Gerth and her husband are now grandparents to the kids of their adoptive daughter.
 (25:03) God brought Dr. Kraegel a beautiful child after multiple pregnancy losses
(35:40 ) Lindsey Castleman and her husband's amazing story of adoption. 
(25:30)  My dear friend Michelle's testimony and her infertility, foster care and adoption journey 

Going through deep, dark depression after 3 years of unsuccessful fertility treatment.
Staying the course with the Lord who blessed her and her husband with children through adoption process. 
(30:48) My own personal journey and God's statement for me about having children.

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“OCD has been the gateway to God and grace for me.” Peyton Garland author of Not So By Myself shares her story of OCD and her journey of going to therapy.

 After seeing a therapist, her mother and grandmother followed after her and sought professional help for themselves. 

Peyton’s experience of contamination OCD 
What it was like to go to therapy for the first time 
Getting help with brainspotting (type of therapy)
Growing up in a strict church culture and how her faith changed over the years as she grew to know God.
Growing up in home with a parent who has PTSD 
Ripple effect on her family after she decided to seek help
How Peyton’s husband works with her on compulsions
God breaks into lonely places. He works best in the mess. 

Links and Resources:

@peytonmgarlandwrites
Book: https://amzn.to/3wGVNWw

Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ 

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I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Steve Grcevich of Key Ministry.  Dr. Steve is helping churches learn how to minister to people with disabilities including mental health. 

He shares about what moved him to begin his mission of connecting churches with families of kids who have physical and mental disabilities. 

Different scenarios and social interactions in church that trigger the anxiety in kids and families.
 Barriers that make it more difficult for kids and families to be part of the church.
How to help kids and families with anxiety and other mental health issues feel welcomed and included in church.
Communication strategies and inclusion plan to help people feel more welcome in church.

Links and Resources:

https://www.keyministry.org/
https://amzn.to/3wHA2pB

Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ 

Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/
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Bailee is a local therapist who talks with us about using Equine Assisted Therapy to help with anxiety. We joke about how horses are HIPAA compliant, and I share my story of overcoming my fear of horses.   

Bailee’s story about how she became an Equine Assisted Therapist without being a "horse person."
What is Equine Assisted Therapy?
Different models of Equine Assisted Therapy.
How does equine therapy help with anxiety and other mental issues?
Human-animal emotional connection. God says take care of the animals.
Horses read and respond to human emotions like anxiety.
Stories about how equine therapy helps people with anxiety


Resources and Links:

https://unbridledchangestn.org/
https://unbridledchangestn.org/dvteam/bailee-teter-m-s/
Book: https://amzn.to/3fUnsNO

Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ 

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Today, I had the privilege of having not one, but two guests on the show! Alexa Hulsey and Trey Brackman, both licensed acupuncturists came on to talk to us all about acupuncture and how it can be helpful for anxiety among other things. 

What is acupuncture and how does it work?
What happens during an acupuncture session?
Modalities acupuncturist use for patients who feel anxious about acupuncture needles.
Some theories about how acupuncture helps with anxiety
Acupuncture and spiritual connection


Links and Resources:

https://encircleacupuncture.com/dt_team/alexa-hulsey/
https://encircleacupuncture.com/dt_team/trey-brackman/

https://encircleacupuncture.com/
https://www.pocacoop.com/clinics/search-by-state/

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Lindsey Castleman, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained in IFS therapy holds the belief that we were all designed for relationship and connection with God, ourselves and others.

What is IFS (Internal Family System) Therapy
How did Lindsey get into Christian counseling
How did she incorporate Christian faith principles into her practice
Looking at the core of self through attachment and faith-based lens
Some parts of self want attention come in different forms like anxiety and OCD
Bringing all parts of yourself connected as God is three in one


Resource and Links:

https://castlemancounseling.com
https://ifs-institute.com/about-us/richard-c-schwartz-phd

Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ 

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On this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing one of my mentors, Laura Mullis, LCSW

Why Laura switched from weekly therapy to intensive sessions
Difference between trauma and attachment wounding
How attachment wounding contributes to anxiety
How receiving love from God causes us to be able to love ourselves
Learning to meet unmet needs as an adult.


Links and Resources:

Laura's website: https://www.triumph-center.net/

Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ 

Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/
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Discussion with Kelly Ehlert, PT, DPT, OCD, COMT, CDNT. 

Different messages about sex that can trip women up (moral, medical, media)
Common sexual issues in women
What is pelvic floor physical therapy and how can it help women?
Connection between stress (fight/flight/freeze response) and desire
Why we're all normal in our own way


Links and Resources:

Kelly's PT practice: https://www.iamprioritypt.com/
Book: https://amzn.to/3vjCMIT

Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ 

Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/
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I had the privilege of interviewing Holley Gerth, author of The Powerful Purpose of Introverts to discuss her own experience of burnout from trying to be an extrovert after becoming a published author.

How the introvert brain processes information differently than the extrovert brain
Why introverts are more susceptible to anxiety and depression
How to communicate to an extrovert who is asking for your opinion on the spot
Why you should actually show up early to a party if you are an introvert
Examining the connection between fear and excitement
What you might need as an introvert on vacation, during the holidays, or at a conference


Links and Resources:

Book: https://amzn.to/3qvaZma
Book: https://amzn.to/2LZ0hVX 

Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ 

Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/
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