My OC tendencies once used to be a source of pride — but not anymore: finding freedom from shame
My OC tendencies have often been a source of pride. In the past, I specifically enjoyed my ability t...
read moreBlog
Merry Martyrdom.. or is it?
The day my husband threw me a surprise graduation party, with food trucks and 50 of my friends and f...
read more
Cuando mis valores chocan unos con otros al intentar avanzar. Y de cómo el perfeccionismo me volvió rígido
Finalmente luego de la pandemia y de la inflación en curso pude conseguir personas que pudieran con...
read more
Heathrow Camp Out and Small Acts of Kindness
Wowzers everyone! I finally dusted off my passport and had the opportunity to travel again, fo...
read more
“I can’t”
One day I was challenging an OC client to notice anytime she says “I can’t” in her day-to-day ...
read more
The Dreaded Group Project
“This will be a group project.” I can’t think of any worst sentence that would leave an OC (ov...
read more
(L)inked – the force of connection and belonging
I have always admired the art of tattoos, and the historical significance they hold in many communit...
read more
Discovering Overcontrol: a client’s story
When I first read the RO-DBT manual, I was blown away. In a sense, I felt comforted, knowing that I ...
read more
What your handwriting says about you: receiving feedback in RO DBT skills class
Last fall, I was lucky and privileged enough to participate in an RO-DBT skills class. When I think ...
read more
An OC client’s peace of mind: color-coded highlighting and sticky notes
“What does RO-DBT stand for?” I asked, my ears perking up. Of course, I needed to know what the ...
read more