181. My Response to the Updated IOCF's Treatment Recommendations

Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace

In this episode, Carrie responds to the International OCD Foundation’s newly released 2024 treatment guidelines. She offers a therapist’s take on the updates, and what they mean for Christians navigating OCD.
Episode Highlights:
What the IOCDF’s updated 2024 treatment guidelines mean for OCD care, and why this shift matters.
How Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) compares to newer approaches like Inference-Based CBT (ICBT) and metacognitive therapy.
Why faith-based concerns and nervous system sensitivity can make ERP difficult for some Christians with OCD.
Which therapies the IOCDF considers “adjunct,” “second-line,” or “potentially harmful”—and Carrie’s take on that, especially when it comes to EMDR.
How to navigate your treatment choices with discernment, hope, and a plan that fits both your story and your values.
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