Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders can take an emotional toll on those who cope with and manage the symptoms daily. Although scientists cannot determine a cause for OCD, they have found that trauma and OCD commonly occur together.  Many psychiatrists are beginning to find most OCD treatments remain unsuccessful if a patient’s past trauma has not been addressed. EMDR therapist Dr. Kendhal Hart discusses how she uses EMDR therapy with clients who have OCD.

Resources mentioned

• Did I Lock the Door? Treating OCD with EMDR Therapy, Exposure, and Response Prevention and Ego State Therapy by Sandra Paulson, Ph.D.
• An OCD podcast episode of an interview with therapist Robert Fox, who has OCD and is an EMDR and IFS-trained clinician. He talks about his journey. 

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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.

Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.

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