#1 - What is Moral and Religious OCD? (Deborah Birkett)

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The Moral and Religious OCD Podcast

Enzo Guerra

6 episodes

2 weeks ago

This podcast exists to spread awareness and hope to OCD sufferers, particularly those whose themes pertain to moral and religious matters. It is not meant as therapy and should not be taken as therapy. If you wish to connect, please email me at moralocd@gmail.com. Song credit: "I Guess What I'm Trying to Say" by Bryan Teoh (https://freepd.com/misc.php). Art credit: DALL·E 2

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#1 - What is Moral and Religious OCD? (Deborah Birkett)

The Moral and Religious OCD Podcast

59 minutes 7 seconds

2 years ago

#1 - What is Moral and Religious OCD? (Deborah Birkett)

Deborah Birkett is a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice in Ontario, Canada. Her entirely virtual practice is called Sanctuary Psychotherapy (https://sanctuarypsychotherapy.ca/). As a therapist, Deborah works at the intersection of religion and mental health, focusing particularly on religious trauma and religious and moral OCD. She is trauma-certified and has a multifaceted background in religious and cultural studies, theology, and spiritual care. Deborah is deeply committed to combining evidence-based treatment with culturally and spiritually sensitive psychotherapy.

References/Sources

IOCDF’s Faith and OCD resource centre: International OCD Foundation | Faith & OCD Resource Center (iocdf.org)

Comparison chart of many OCD treatment approaches: Comparison+Chart+of+Approaches+to+OCD.pdf (squarespace.com)

Why traditional talk therapy is contraindicated: Why talk therapy typically isn’t effective for treating OCD | NOCD (treatmyocd.com)

OCD medication overview: International OCD Foundation | Medications for OCD (iocdf.org)

Low-cost treatment options: International OCD Foundation | Low Cost Treatment Options for OCD (iocdf.org)

Good lists of self-help books: 10 Best OCD Books For 2021 - Choosing Therapy & 5 Best OCD Books For People Struggling With OCD | NOCD (treatmyocd.com)

A great list of OCD resources, including self-help: International OCD Foundation | Books and Multimedia About OCD and Related Disorders (iocdf.org)

Clean Hands: Philosophical Lessons from Scrupulosity by Jesse S. Summers, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong: Oxford University Press

Please note that while there is every effort made to ensure the information provided in this podcast is accurate, it should not be assumed that everything said is completely objective. In other words, sometimes mistakes happen. What we say should not be taken as medical advice nor therapy, it is meant only for educational purposes. Please consult with a qualified health care professional for your individual care. If you have any comments or suggestions please email those to moralocd@gmail.com.