On “Life Quakes”, hosts Patricia Wu and Jessica Reyes hears from a concerned mom, worried her strict routines and anxieties are impacting her children. Guest therapist Jenna Watson offers advice.
Awareness is Key
Understanding how your OCD behaviors affect your kids is the first step toward change.
Open Communication
Talk honestly with your kids about OCD – call it “naming it to taming it.” Explain why your habits might differ from theirs.
Focus on Coping Skills
Work on managing your own OCD symptoms. Replace compulsions with healthy strategies to stop yourself from modeling those behaviors.
