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Obsessions
Recurring thoughts, images, urges, or sensations, that are intrusive, unwanted, and often create uncomfortable feelings such as disgust, guilt, anxiety, or doubt.
Categories of Obsessions:
- Sexual
- Contamination
- Violent/harm
- Religion (scrupulosity)
- Identity
- Relationship
- Real event, etc.
Please note, not all obsessions fall into a category and not all categories are listed.
Complusions
Mental and physical acts which an individual feels driven to perform as a means of reducing the uncomfortable feelings created by the obsessions. Compulsions feel necessary in the moment, and the individual often expresses a desire to not complete them.
- Washing/Cleaning
- Counting
- Repeating
- Organizing/ aligning
- Mental Compulsions – reviewing, cancelling, self-reassurance.
Please note, not all obsessions fall into a category and not all categories are listed.
The OCD cycle
The OCD Cycle displays how the experience of OCD develops and continues. It begins with an obsession (recurring and unwanted thoughts, feelings, urges, or sensations), creating high levels of distress. As a natural response, the individual will seek to rid the distress through a mental or physical act, known as a compulsion. Compulsions often feel helpful in the moment; however, the relief is only temporary. The cycle continues, feeling like an endless rollercoaster.
Exposure and Response Prevention is utilized to discontinue the OCD Cycle. Go to “Our Services Page” to learn more.
Our Services
OCD Wellness specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD. However, we recognize OCD doesn’t always travel on its own. Therefore, we also provide Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Habit Reversal Training (HRT), and Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBIT).
Individual Services
With OCD’s heterogeneous nature, it is essential to work with the individual to create an individualized treatment plan.
Family Services
OCD Wellness sees the value of including loved ones in the treatment process. Family/ Friend sessions allow for psychoeducation and support throughout the treatment process.
In-person Sessions
OCD Wellness offers in-person sessions at 15 Gallie Court, Barrie, Ontario.
When applicable, in-person sessions occur in the community and home setting.
Virtual Sessions
We offer virtual sessions to allow support across Ontario and New Brunswick.
Virtual sessions provide the opportunity to complete home and community exposures for those out of the area.
Contact OCD Wellness
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Address
110-15 Gallie Ct, Barrie, ON L4M 7G1
Hours
Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm