Tips To Managing Stress Over The Holidays A common issue we hear at Good Therapy SF over the holiday season is how this time of year stresses people out and managing stress over the holiday. With end of year goals for work, travel, inclement weather, making time for friends and family, etc … there is […]
Burnout in the Workplace
Dealing With Burnout In The Workplace Recently I was able to collaborate with the podcast team from HR{preneur} for their most recent episode: Employee Burnout – How to Recognize It & What You Can Do. If you are interested, the podcast is quick and informative. Below are some of the highlights from our talk. What […]
How Do I Stop OCD Compulsions?
Tips From A Therapist For Stopping OCD Compulsion Earlier posts have focused on treating the obsessions (thoughts) of OCD and OCD compulsion. This post will focus on the compulsions (behaviors) of OCD. Why focus on behaviors instead of thoughts? For some Good Therapy SF clients, the ritualization of their behaviors is the primary issue. These […]
How Do I Stop My OCD Worry Thoughts?
Therapy For OCD Thoughts Ironically, one of the most effective ways to help with OCD worry thoughts is to use a skill when you are not worrying and OCD therapy. Drs. Edna Foa and Reid Wilson provide some insight and practices in their book Stop Obsessing. The skills below are from this book. It is […]
OCD Test
How Do I Tell If I Have OCD? Have you ever asked yourself, “How Do I Tell If I Have OCD?”. Below is a checklist used by the psychologists at Good Therapy SF. These questions, in addition to a clinical interview, are part of the process to determine an accurate OCD diagnosis. A) Do you […]