![]() Several research studies found that when this list is shown to a non-clinical sample of people, approximately 90 percent of those surveyed will agree to having experienced some of the intrusive thoughts. There are numerous thoughts on this list regarding losing control and acting out violently or sexually. There is checklist of common intrusive thoughts that I find helpful to share with my patients. If OCD reviews all the ways your family could be hurt, then your family is clearly one of your top priorities. If OCD taunts you with images and thoughts about offending god, then religion must be important to you. ![]() What I tell them is that somewhere within an obsession is the flip side of a core value. My clients always ask me what it means about them that they could have such “horrible thoughts”. What if I lose control and harm my children or students.” You must go back and check IMMEDIATELY or the most important people in your life will die and it will be all your fault.” Similarly, if you care deeply about your family's well-being or your students safety, OCD may inject itself into your awareness with the thought “Oh no. On the other hand if someone does care about the safety of her family, OCD might say, “Oh no you left the stove on. For example, if somebody does not fear spilling water on the floor, OCD will not send the intrusive thought, “Oh no you spilled water. OCD only reports on feared consequences that are important to a person. OCD is the fear network of the brain sending a signal that something is wrong and needs to be done about it IMMEDIATELY. I hope the future of mental health care delivery will allow for many more opportunities to expand access to mental health care through public education initiatives such as those spearheaded at ADAA." The public education committee offers a wonderful opportunity to create innovative programming to reach mental health consumers where they are, not just in the treatment room. I have always had a passion for enhancing dissemination of empirically supported treatment protocols to mental health consumers. Through continuing education, professional connections and additional contact with mental health consumers, ADAA is truly my professional home. ![]() Cassiday that time spent with ADAA is one of the best professional investments that I could make. Karen Cassiday who is now president of ADAA. "I was lucky enough to do my early practicums under the leadership and guidance of Dr. Kissen often serves as a media psychologist and is available for press inquiries and strives to further the dissemination of empirically supported treatment (EST) information by offering user friendly quotes and simple to understand, practical tips and solutions to help mental health consumers move past stress and anxiety. Kissen was the recipient of the 2020 Gratitude for Giving Spirit Award and the 2018 Anxiety Depression Association of America Member of Distinction Award.ĭr. Kissen is the Co-Chair of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America Public Education Committee. ![]() Kissen has presented her research on CBT and mindfulness-based treatments for anxiety and related disorders at regional and national conferences. Kissen also has a special interest in the principles of mindfulness and their application for anxiety disorders. Kissen is the author of the Panic Workbook for Teens, Rewire Your Anxious Brains for Teens: Using CBT, Neuroscience, and Mindfulness to Help You End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry (The Instant Help Solutions Series) and the soon to be released Break Free from Intrusive Thoughts: An Evidence-Based Guide for Managing Fear and Finding Peace. Dr. Kissen specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related disorders. Debra Kissen is CEO of Light On Anxiety CBT Treatment Center.
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