Peter Weiss On The BBC Documentary Extreme OCD Camp (Ep 7)

In episode 7 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Peter Weiss. Pete is a therapist who works with people who have OCD, ADHD and Autism. He is the founder of Blue Compass Camps, and in 2013 the BBC did a documentary about one of his OCD camps. Show notes: Pete’s OCD Story (2:40) What Pete thinks about the documentary (12:00) What it was like doing therapy in front of a camera (15:30) What inspired Pete to help people with OCD and why it’s common to have have mental health issues with OCD (19:00) Why camping in the wild improves recovery times (26:40) How to speak with people are are anxious (35:25) The power of "Maybe" (38:00) ERP is important, but it is only a tool (43:00) The importance of assessing the ERP challenge before you attempt it (47:50) How to boost self-esteem for OCD treatment (52:00) How to not let anxiety get to you when you are helping someone who is anxious and parenting a child with OCD (1:01:20) The challenges facing someone who has OCD and depression. Also Pete's advice (1:06:30) The future of OCD Camps (1:09:45) Pete's one piece of advice (1:13:40) What Pete would have on their billboard (1:17:40) Find out more about Peter: Pete’s private practice - Seattle Child Therapy  Blue Compass Camps  Teen OCD Camp  Resources mentioned: Travis Osbourne Extreme OCD Camp documentary - Part 1/Part 2      Jeffrey Schwartz - Brain Lock (Amazon UK/Amazon US) a You Are Not Your Brain (Amazon UK/Amazon US) The CBT article on The Guardian Dr Steven Hayes International OCD Foundation - IOCDF.org To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here gg

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