Suggestions for Treating OCD
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Psychotherapy
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Solo child therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Joint parent and child therapy
Joint Therapy
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Some therapies have shown to increase quality of life in both children and parents
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Children feel higher satisfaction when family is involved in their therapy
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Children feel lower presence of obsessive thoughts after participating in therapy with a family member
Check in With Yourself
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Parenting a child or children with OCD is hard work. Take some time to think about your own emotions from time to time.
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Common emotions reported in parents raising children with OCD
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Stress
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Depression
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Anxiety
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By helping yourself you can help your child
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You might consider therapy for yourself
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Why Parenting Style Matters
Parenting a child with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder has its challenges. It is important as a parent to make sure you are practicing a parenting style that works the best for your child. Being too strict or authoritarian on your child could make he or she act on their obsessive behaviors more. An authoritative parenting style that focuses more on support and less on discipline may work better in the household.
Types of Parenting Styles
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Authoritarian
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Authoritative
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Permissive
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Neglectful
For more information on how to parent children with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder click here.
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