{"id":287091,"date":"2025-06-11T02:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T02:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/10-practical-ways-to-support-young-people-with-ocd\/"},"modified":"2025-06-11T02:51:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T02:51:00","slug":"10-practical-ways-to-support-young-people-with-ocd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=287091","title":{"rendered":"10 Practical Ways to Support Young People with OCD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"cQst3\" id=\"viewer-2kegt250\">\n<div class=\"u65uf\" style=\"width:min(100%, 551px)\">\n<figure class=\"_51I9R\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"dVJcp\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:2509;--dim-width:3000;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"2kegt250\" class=\"fTBfd lSGqL vpC6d\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-2kegt250\"><wow-image id=\"b0a7d2_c74c78a5fa1f4b779fee4274b5a9efd9~mv2.png\" class=\"undefined gG54d\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;2kegt250&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:3000,&quot;height&quot;:2509,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;b0a7d2_c74c78a5fa1f4b779fee4274b5a9efd9~mv2.png&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.tamingolivia.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/b0a7d2_c74c78a5fa1f4b779fee4274b5a9efd9~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_49,h_41,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto\/b0a7d2_c74c78a5fa1f4b779fee4274b5a9efd9~mv2.png\" alt=\"A young boy and his mum sitting on a coach meeting Olivia for the firs time. \" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.tamingolivia.com\/post\/10-practical-ways-to-support-young-people-with-ocd\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/b0a7d2_c74c78a5fa1f4b779fee4274b5a9efd9~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_3000,h_2509,al_c,q_95\/b0a7d2_c74c78a5fa1f4b779fee4274b5a9efd9~mv2.png\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"u8yqh\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"rwAk7\"><path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-cqo8t834\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>If you are supporting a young person with OCD, please know that you are not alone. So many of us are out there, trying to navigate the system as best we can. This post is all about how to support your young person &#8211; I hope it offers some relief. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-o1rdo43481\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Before I start, I just want to say that supporting young people with OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) isn\u2019t\u00a0about being perfect. It\u2019s\u00a0about being present, informed, and kind. OCD is a tricky, shape-shifting condition that can make everyday life feel overwhelming both for the person experiencing it <\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>and<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u00a0the people who care about them. Showing yourself compassion is so important.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"fJwKY _4W66L OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-9keh616420\"><span class=\"_0Z0K-\"><span>Learn About OCD (Really Learn)<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-0rush550317\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Knowing how OCD\u00a0works is an essential first step. Read books, watch videos, and listen to the voices\u00a0of lived experience. OCD isn\u2019t\u00a0about liking things neat or being\u00a0a bit fussy. It\u2019s\u00a0a mental health condition where someone experiences intrusive, unwanted, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and feels the need to do something (a compulsion) to relieve the anxiety those thoughts cause. Imagine your brain shouting,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u201cIf you don\u2019t\u00a0pray for the next two hours, something terrible will happen to your dog.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u00a0The compulsion doesn\u2019t\u00a0feel like a choice \u2014 it feels urgent, terrifying, and very\u00a0real.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-utdu6121231\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span>Some intrusive thoughts can be extremely difficult to discuss; they can involve harm and sexual violence. Remember, these thoughts do not indicate intent. Intrusive thoughts go against the values of the person experiencing them. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-n869t83903\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span>Have a good read through the Taming Olivia website and blog. Particularly, these pages. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"fJwKY _4W66L OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-r42xc16433\"><span class=\"_0Z0K-\"><span>Create Space for Open Conversations<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-os7dd9671\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>OCD is full of shame and secrecy. Let your young person know they can talk about <\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>anything <\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u2014 even the scary, weird, or upsetting stuff \u2014 without being judged.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-b93nl16439\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Saying something like, <\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u201cYou don\u2019t\u00a0have to hide how you\u2019re\u00a0feeling.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0listening.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>can make a huge difference.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-uqhm116442\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Even if you don\u2019t\u00a0fully understand yet, being a safe space for that young person is everything.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"fJwKY _4W66L OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-5p35h16444\"><span class=\"_0Z0K-\"><span>Lead with Patience and Empathy<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-s3w1c9913\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>OCD can be extremely frustrating, and some days, OCD will win. That doesn\u2019t\u00a0mean your young person (or you) has\u00a0failed. Try to meet their (and your) struggle with kindness, not pressure.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-t4el316448\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Instead of:\u00a0\u201cJust try to stop doing that.\u201d Try:\u00a0\u201cThis looks really\u00a0tough. I\u2019m\u00a0here with you while you sit through it.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-wr0pg16453\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Validation doesn\u2019t\u00a0solve the problem, but it softens the loneliness.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"fJwKY _4W66L OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-1o5es16455\"><span class=\"_0Z0K-\"><span>Try to resist joining in with Compulsions<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-lzmet16457\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>I&#8217;ve seen world-leading OCD therapists give totally different opinions on this point, so I&#8217;m going to give a rounded view that encompasses both. It\u2019s\u00a0tempting to help ease your young person&#8217;s anxiety by checking, cleaning, or reassuring \u2014 but that fuels the OCD cycle. In a perfect world, instead of reassuring, try encouraging them to deal with the uncertainty. So, for example, if\u00a0they say,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u201cAre you sure I didn\u2019t\u00a0offend them?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u00a0for the 10th time, try:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u201cI know your OCD is pushing for reassurance, but I believe you can sit with the uncertainty. Let\u2019s\u00a0try that together.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>The idea here is that you&#8217;re not keeping the OCD cycles going, and although it feels mean, you&#8217;re actually helping them\u00a0break free from the cycle.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-x8umj226523\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span>I saw the great Paul Salkovskis talk about this&#8230;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-ruu7y232093\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span>If your child is highly distressed and begging for reassurance, as a parent, caregiver, teacher, or adult, you will want to do everything you can to help them feel better in the shor<\/span><span style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>t term.<\/span><\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/term.You\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"z-7lY mGbcK\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><span style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:inherit\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/term.You\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"z-7lY mGbcK\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><span style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>You<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:inherit\"><span> may l<\/span><\/span><span>ive with that young person, and you have to manage the condition every day together. If you do offer reassurance, don&#8217;t beat yourself up about it. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"fJwKY _4W66L OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-kkz9z16467\"><span class=\"_0Z0K-\"><span>Explore Healthy Coping Tools Together<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-ykjt816469\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>OCD isn\u2019t\u00a0something you can usually\u00a0&#8216;distract away&#8217; from, but some tools help build resilience. Gentle movement, journaling, art, nature, or mindfulness can help regulate emotions outside OCD\u2019s\u00a0grip.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-aolyb16471\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>It can sometimes help a young person if you set aside a\u00a0calm corner at home or school with soft textures, drawing materials, or a soothing playlist. Watching a <\/span><\/span><span>feel-good film or TV series can also be helpful sometimes<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>. Mine is always The Office!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"fJwKY _4W66L OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-d5nky16476\"><span class=\"_0Z0K-\"><span>Encourage Professional Support<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-w0tul16478\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), particularly Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), is the most effective treatment for OCD. Medication can also be helpful. If OCD is interfering\u00a0with everyday life, professional help is essential and shouldn&#8217;t be a last resort. Depending on <\/span><\/span><span>the young person, their age, and the nature of their intrusive thoughts, this suggestion may receive considerable<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span> resistance. This is completely understandable, and although frustrating, there are a few things you could try. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"SI-6d OL17I\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"Y0Xdh\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-1g411328132\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span>Talk to the GP\/Dr about OCD to make sure they understand it. That way, your young person will know they&#8217;re going to be understood. Read <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamingolivia.com\/post\/how-do-i-get-help-for-ocd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"z-7lY mGbcK\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>this<\/span><\/u><\/a><span> for a more in-depth look at going to see your GP\/Dr. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"Y0Xdh\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-x65n3339133\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span>See if your young person will join a support group to normalise what they&#8217;re experiencing. Speaking to their peers may encourage them to see a professional. You can use an internet search to help you find an OCD support group, but please make sure you check its credentials. A support group run by an OCD charity is always the best bet because the staff and volunteers who run the sessions will have training. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"Y0Xdh\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-rt2wd326565\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Remember to offer to go with them if it helps. You\u2019re\u00a0their safe base!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"Y0Xdh\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-3owcm676176\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Read &#8211;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-zgg0o576244\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span>A note about access to mental health treatment.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-zu8h3580645\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span>I&#8217;m writing this in Mental Health Awareness Week and can see just how many posts and articles there are about how challenging it can be to get an appointment\/decent treatment. If this is you, I&#8217;m sorry. It&#8217;s rubbish. If I were you, I&#8217;d keep making noise about getting support with the GP and asking for therapy, and at the same time, I&#8217;d be talking to the charities about what to do and trying to join support groups for both my child and me as a supporting adult. I&#8217;d also be reading everything I could get my hands on about supporting a young person with OCD &#8211; so you&#8217;re already off to a great start here, but there are more books and resources &#8211; see <\/span><\/em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamingolivia.com\/info-and-resources\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"z-7lY mGbcK\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>here<\/span><\/u><\/em><\/a><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span>. <\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"fJwKY _4W66L OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-xjxbv16487\"><span class=\"_0Z0K-\"><span>Get Curious About Triggers<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-lajff16489\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Every person with OCD is different. For one young person, it might be fears about contamination. For another, it\u2019s\u00a0thoughts about harming loved ones. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-kcr8d395427\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Obsessions can also jump around, which is always a bit of a surprise at first, and you can end up playing a game of whack-a-mole with symptoms. Knowing this is empowering because it can help you recognise it as OCD immediately. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-deh2t418835\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Instead of:\u00a0\u201cThat doesn\u2019t\u00a0make sense.\u201d Try:\u00a0\u201cTell me what OCD\u2019s\u00a0saying right now.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-yr0zy16498\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Name the fear because it loses power when brought into the light.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"fJwKY _4W66L OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-8na6g16500\"><span class=\"_0Z0K-\"><span>Set Realistic, Gentle Goals<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-n66t716502\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Recovery is not a straight line. Some days your young person will\u00a0resist a compulsion; other days they\u2019ll\u00a0be\u00a0overwhelmed.\u00a0Try to celebrate the effort, not perfection.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-fsr3f16504\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>So, for example, they\u00a0touched a feared object without washing their hands. Even for a few seconds. That\u2019s\u00a0huge. Name it. Celebrate it. They sat with a harm-based intrusive thought and practised their mindfulness &#8211; that&#8217;s massive! Celebrate that too!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"fJwKY _4W66L OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-8acn816510\"><span class=\"_0Z0K-\"><span>Support Structure Without Rigidity<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-i91nu16512\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>OCD can create chaos or make someone\u00a0feel they <\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>must<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u00a0follow rigid routines.\u00a0A healthy routine (with flexibility and without giving in to compulsions) can offer a sense of calm and predictability.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-6mq73453151\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Build\u00a0a day that balances school, rest, connection, and fun. Make room for joy, even if it&#8217;s in small, stolen moments.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"fJwKY _4W66L OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-iogts16519\"><span class=\"_0Z0K-\"><span>Connect Them With Community<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-x8v4f16521\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>I touched on this before, but it&#8217;s worth mentioning it again. OCD can feel isolating. Help young people find spaces where they\u2019re\u00a0not\u00a0\u201cthe only one&#8221;. Peer support, online communities, or even a single\u00a0friend who <\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>gets it<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u00a0can make all the difference.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-2e4x1683636\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span>ALSO! It&#8217;s so important to be safe online and use trusted sources. There are influencers in all spaces online with wonderful intentions who can give out incorrect information. <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamingolivia.com\/post\/how-to-use-ocd-advocates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"z-7lY mGbcK\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>This post <\/span><\/u><\/a><span>will help you keep your young person safer online whilst using social media. Please also keep an eye out for OCD coaches who are uncredited and may do more harm than good. You can read more about how to protect yourself and your young person from this type of unethical practice <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamingolivia.com\/post\/a-chat-about-unethical-and-unqualified-ocd-coaches\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"z-7lY mGbcK\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>here<\/span><\/u><\/a><span>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"fJwKY _4W66L OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-iz2x616531\"><span class=\"_0Z0K-\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Final Thought<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-ktcb0684024\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Supporting a young person with OCD is not about fixing them. It\u2019s\u00a0about walking beside them as they learn to live with<\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>the noise until it quiets down.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-5qwmk16537\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>It can be <\/span><\/span><span>heartbreaking to watch a young person suffer because of OCD,<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(14, 16, 26);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span> but please always remember that with love, patience, and the right tools, OCD can be managed and life can be full\u00a0again. This world is full of adults with OCD living fulfilling and happy lives despite really struggling with it as a young person. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-r9147535908\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><span>Sending you and your young people so much love,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-7om43684628\"><span class=\"QYU6V\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 6, 36);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Taming Olivia Newsletter<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 6, 36);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"aMozl Ntato OL17I tTvP1\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-viewer-viewer-viewer-viewer-viewer-viewer-0ajpq245\"><span 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