About StopOCD: Honest conversations about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Welcome! We’re talking all things OCD, from the science behind it to the everyday realities of living with it.
Join us for open, down-to-earth conversations with therapists, researchers, professionals and people with lived experience. We’ll explore what helps, what we’re learning, and the stories that remind us we’re not alone.
Questions? support@stopocd.com
Want to share your story or join us as a guest? Email meryl@helpingminds.com
ACT Metaphors for OCD: Powerful Tools for Breaking Free from the Struggle
ACT uses metaphors to help people experience OCD differently. Not by getting rid of thoughts or anxiety, but by changing how we relate to them.
In this webinar, Maya Schonbach, Clinical Psychologist will explore some of the most powerful ACT metaphors used in OCD treatment. Through practical examples, you’ll learn how these tools can help you step out of unhelpful struggles, build psychological flexibility, and move toward what matters to you the most.
For more information on OCD and treatment, visit www.stopocd.com or send us your questions to support@stopocd.com
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13 Aug 2026
Let’s Talk About OCD: Common Questions, Real Answers
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, often confused with perfectionism, anxiety, or even personality quirks.
Clinical Psychologist, Maya Schonbach, answers the most frequently asked questions about OCD, from diagnosis and types of obsessions, to the realities of intrusive thoughts and effective treatment.
Whether you're newly diagnosed, supporting someone with OCD, or just curious to learn more, this conversation is for you.
For more information on OCD, visit www.stopocd.com, or if you have questions, email us at support@stopocd.com
#OCD #OCDtreatment
7 May 2026
“Am I Going Crazy?” Understanding and Easing OCD’s Scariest Thoughts
OCD can create frightening thoughts that make you question your sanity, your control, or even who you are.
In this webinar, Clinical Psychologist, Maya Schonbach explores why these fears show up, why they feel so convincing, and how OCD amplifies them. You’ll learn how to understand these thoughts differently, reduce their emotional intensity, and respond in ways that loosen their grip — with clarity, not fear.For more information on OCD and treatment options, visit www.stopocd.com or email us your questions to support@stopocd.com
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6 Apr 2026
OCD and Scrupulosity: When Moral or Religious Guilt Feels Overwhelming
Join host Meryl Da Costa, counsellor and Chief Community Officer at StopOCD, in conversation with Rev. Katie O’Dunne from Stick With the Ick as they explore OCD and scrupulosity, a form of OCD involving intense fears about doing something morally or religiously wrong.
Together, they discuss how these worries can show up in everyday life, why they can feel so overwhelming, and practical ways to respond with less fear and more confidence.
For more information about OCD, scrupulosity and treatment, visit www.stopocd.com (http://www.stopocd.com) or send your questions to support@stopocd.com (mailto:support@stopocd.com).
23 Feb 2026
Relationship OCD (ROCD): Understanding Doubt, Reassurance, and Connection
Join us for a conversation with Ran Littman, clinical psychologist and Relationship OCD specialist.
We’ll explore what ROCD really is, common misconceptions, and how reassurance seeking can impact relationships. Drawing on CBT, ERP, and ACT, Ran will share clinical insights into how treatment can be adapted to support both recovery and meaningful connection — even when doubt and uncertainty feel overwhelming.
For more information on OCD and treatment, visit www.stopocd.com or email us at support@stopocd.com
To read more about ROCD, and blogs written by Dr. Ran Littman, visit: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/relationship-ocd
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15 Jan 2026
Inside OCD: Understanding Symptoms, Overlap, and New Perspectives
Join us for an insightful conversation with Professor Reuven Dar, psychologist, researcher, and clinical advisory board member at Helping Minds.In this session, we’ll explore what OCD really is, what’s often misunderstood, and how it overlaps with related conditions like anxiety, depression, skin picking, and hair pulling.for more information on OCD or it's treatment visit www.stopocd.com or email us at support@stopocd.com#ocd #ocdtreatment #ocdtips
7 Nov 2025
OCD Q&A: Your Questions Answered. Season 1, Episode 04
Dr. Sofia Wenzler, Clinical Lead and Clinical Psychologist at StopOCD, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about OCD, including:-What is OCD and how is it different from being perfectionistic or overly cautious?-Can OCD symptoms change over time or evolve into new patterns?-When should someone seek a formal diagnosis?-How does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) specifically treat OCD?-Are there strategies to reduce compulsions without triggering anxiety spikes?For more information on OCD and available treatment options, visit www.stopocd.com or email us at support@stopocd.com #ocd (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ocd) #ocdtips (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ocdtips) #ocdtreatment (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ocdtreatment)
9 Oct 2025
Understanding OCD and Its Related Disorders: A Spectrum of Control and Compulsion
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is part of a broader group of conditions known as Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (OCRDs), which includes skin picking, hair pulling, and body dysmorphic disorder, among others. In this webinar, we’ll explore what links these conditions together, how they differ, and what this means for diagnosis and treatment.
If you’ve ever wondered “Is this OCD—or something else?” this session is for you.
For more information on OCD and treatment, visit www.stopocd.com or email us your questions to support@stopocd.com
11 Sept 2025
July: OCD Q&A
A few questions we answered in this session:
What exactly are compulsions?
I have intrusive thoughts about my partner and my relationship — how do I know if they’re the “right” fit for me?
Is it still considered a compulsion if I’m seeking reassurance internally, like trying to convince myself that I’m a good person?
I struggle with severe OCD along with symptoms of borderline personality disorder and avoidant personality disorder — how to I approach treatment, which one is tackled first?
11 Sept 2025
September 2025: OCD Q&A: Your Questions Answered
Dr. Sofia Wenzler, Clinical Lead and Clinical Psychologist at StopOCD, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about OCD, including:
How does OCD present differently in children versus adults?
Is OCD influenced by genetics, environment, or both?
Are certain personality types more prone to developing OCD?
Can OCD be effectively treated without medication?
For more information on OCD and available treatment options, visit www.stopocd.com (https://www.stopocd.com) or email us at support@stopocd.com
28 May 2025
OCD Q&A: Your Questions Answered
Join Dr. Sofia Wenzler, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead at StopOCD, for a compassionate and informative session on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Whether you're just beginning to explore OCD or have been on this journey for some time, this is a valuable opportunity to gain expert insights into intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and effective treatment approaches.
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