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Faith, Doubt, and Healing: Conquering OCD and Religious Trauma Together

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Introduction to OCD and Religious Trauma
5:45
Understanding Scrupulosity and Moral OCD
15:30
Impact of Losing Faith and Control
25:20
Treating Religious Trauma and OCD
35:10
EMDR and IFS in Mental Health Therapy
45:00
Conclusion and How to Seek Help
Heal Your Roots Podcast
Faith, Doubt, and Healing: Conquering OCD and Religious Trauma Together
Mar 27, 2024 Season 3 Episode 9
HYR Productions

Welcome to a profound episode of the Heal Your Roots Podcast, Season 3, Episode 9, where we explore the intersections of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), religious trauma, and pathways to healing. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Katie Manganello, a clinical psychologist specializing in OCD, and Caitlin Harrison, a marriage and family therapist with expertise in trauma, to unravel these complex topics.

This episode dives deep into:

  • The essence of OCD and how it manifests through doubts and compulsions.
  • Understanding religious trauma: its sources, impacts, and the journey towards healing.
  • The concept of scrupulosity: navigating fears around moral and religious purity.
  • Approaches to treating religious trauma and OCD, including cognitive therapy, ERP (Exposure Response Prevention), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Dr. Manganello and Caitlin Harrison provide insightful discussions on how religious beliefs and obligations can intertwine with OCD, leading to a challenging mental health landscape. They offer hope and actionable advice for those struggling with these issues, emphasizing the importance of understanding, acceptance, and professional guidance.

Whether you're grappling with these issues personally, know someone who is, or are simply interested in the subject, this episode offers valuable perspectives, expert advice, and a message of hope.

Join us on this enlightening journey to better understand the complexities of mental health, faith, and the road to recovery.

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Heal Your Roots Podcast is hosted by Kira Yakubov Ploshansky, LMFT, a licensed therapist with 10+ years of experience working with couples and individuals, published author of Deeper Connecting Couple's Workbook and co-creator of the Deeper Connecting App, Co-Founder and CEO of Heal Your Roots Wellness, a mental health provider directory and community for therapists, the Co-Founder and CPO of HYR Systems, and the Co-Founder and CCO of HYR Network. 


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