Exploring OCD presentations that intersect with religious and spiritual beliefs, supporting clients while respecting faith traditions.

• Scrupulosity: Faith vs OCD
  How to differentiate OCD fears from genuine moral/religious concern and guide clients through ERP.

• Working Across Faith Backgrounds
  Adapting evidence-based strategies for clients from diverse religious traditions.

• Integrating Spiritual Frameworks Safely
  Ethical and effective ways to incorporate clients’ spiritual beliefs without reinforcing OCD rituals.

Tailoring OCD assessment and treatment for neurodivergent clients, with attention to sensory, executive, and communication differences.

• Autism Spectrum & OCD
  Strategies for adapting ERP and ACT for autistic clients.

• Executive Functioning & OCD
  Supporting clients whose OCD interacts with planning, organization, or attention challenges.

• Sensory-Informed OCD Interventions
  Incorporating sensory awareness into exposure planning and daily coping strategies.

Addressing intrusive thoughts and compulsions that are often stigmatized or difficult to discuss, using evidence-based and compassionate approaches.

• Harm OCD / “Pure O”
  Helping clients manage intrusive thoughts about harming self or others.

• Sexual & Relationship OCD
  Navigating relational or sexual intrusive thoughts with clinical sensitivity.

• Moral / Ethical OCD
  Supporting clients experiencing extreme doubt or guilt over moral decisions.

Examining how culture, identity, and systemic factors influence OCD presentation and treatment engagement.

• Culturally-Responsive ERP
  Adapting exposures to fit clients’ cultural norms and values.

• Addressing Systemic Barriers
  Strategies to help clients access care despite financial, geographic, or structural obstacles.

• Intersectional Considerations
  Supporting clients navigating OCD alongside marginalized identities.

Strategies for clients with chronic, severe, or co-occurring presentations where standard approaches may need adaptation.

• Chronic / Longstanding OCD
  Advanced ERP strategies for treatment-resistant cases.

• Co-occurring Conditions
  Navigating OCD alongside ADHD, trauma, personality disorders, or other mental health concerns.

• Professional Consultation for Challenging Cases
  Models for supervising or consulting on complex OCD presentations.

OCD presentations vary across ages and life stages; this theme covers best practices for children, adolescents, and emerging adults.

• Pediatric OCD
  Family involvement, exposure adaptations, and classroom considerations.

• Transition-Age Youth & Emerging Adults
  Supporting independence while addressing treatment adherence challenges.

• Perinatal / Postpartum OCD
  Assessing and treating intrusive thoughts and compulsions around pregnancy and infant care.