Dealing with Your Stress Raising a Child With Anxiety or OCD


Hey Reader-

When you’re raising a child with anxiety or OCD, so much of your energy can go toward helping them cope that it’s easy to forget that you need coping skills too.

In this episode, I’m joined by Janine Halloran, author of Coping Skills for Everyone, to talk about coping skills for adults.

We talk about what it looks like to take care of yourself when parenting feels stressful, overwhelming, or emotionally exhausting, and why the coping strategies that work for one person may not work for another.

If you spend a lot of time thinking about what your child needs but rarely stop to think about what helps you regulate, recharge, and keep going, this conversation is for you.

OCD Sucks is officially on Audible!

If reading a book isn’t your thing, you can now listen instead.

OCD Sucks: A Survival Guide was written for teens and adults who want practical OCD help without having to wade through a giant, dry textbook. It gets straight to the point and focuses on the skills that actually help you stop playing OCD’s games and start taking your life back.

And yes, I narrated it myself. 😬😂

You can now get the audiobook on Audible, along with the paperback, Kindle and other available formats.

If you listen to it, I’d love to know what you think!

If you’ve read the book and left a review on Amazon or Goodreads, hit reply and let me know! I’d like to personally thank you.

Compulsions that parents might miss in children

Many of the compulsions that kids with OCD engage in aren't visible at all. They can happen entirely in a child's mind, or blend so seamlessly into their life that they don’t even register as unusual. Learning to recognize these sneaky behaviors can be an incredibly useful way to support your child, because you can't help break a cycle that you can't see. Read more

NOCD Therapists specialize in treating OCD in children, teens, and adults. They accept most insurance plans and involve the whole family in treatment, empowering you and your loved ones to more effectively support your child. Book a free call to learn more.

Take care,
Natasha


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Hi! I'm Natasha Daniels

I’m a therapist who offers online support to parents raising kids with anxiety and/or OCD. Check out my podcast, Youtube, Courses & Membership. Sign up for my newsletter:

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