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Integration of Self-Compassion Work into ERP for OCD with Lauren Hunter, LCSW

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Course Description

Self compassion techniques have been shown to be highly effective at supporting people with OCD to effectively manage their symptoms. OCD often presents itself in the form of thoughts that are egodystonic for clients - at times they are taboo, violent, graphic, and far removed from what is in alignment with their values. Shame, guilt, and self-criticism that result only fuel the OCD cycle - this can create challenges in treatment but also prevent people from receiving the support they need. 

Learning Objectives

In this talk, you'll learn about:

 1. The evidence and research that supports the efficacy of self compassion in treating OCD

2. How self criticism and self punishment can fuel the OCD cycle

3. Common self compassion roadblocks and solutions

4. Self Compassion Exercises 

5. How to facilitate Self-Compassionate ERP

6. How to use self-compassion to support self-criticism that may arise in the therapist role  

You will also have the chance to hear Q&A hosted by Dr. McGrath.

CE Credits

None

Date & duration

88 minutes

Registration date

Recorded on 8/13/2025

Contributor

Lauren Hunter, LCSW

Lauren Hunter is an LCSW, yoga teacher, artist, and reiki master teacher based on Long Island, NY who started with NOCD in 2024. Lauren has been developing workshops and programs for non-for profit organizations since 2015.

She worked with a cancer-care organization called Monday at Racines, East End Hospice, Hospice Care Network, and Good Shepherd Hospice to develop mindfulness, yoga, and art workshops to support people grieving the death of a loved one and people struggling with terminal illness.

Lauren has taught presentations on self-care to teachers in schools and to home health aids on how to prevent compassion fatigue. In addition, she’s guest lectured for doctoral students at Stony Brook University on therapeutic arts and presented to undergraduate social work students on the importance of mindfulness and self-care.

When Lauren isn’t at work, she loves pottery, creating metal jewelry, and mountain biking with her husband and border collie Charlie.

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