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The Power of Pause: Teaching Kids to Delay OCD Responses (and Why It Works)

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

OCD thrives on urgency. The faster your child reacts to an intrusive thought, the more powerful OCD becomes. But what if your child learned to pause—even for a few seconds—before doing an OCD compulsion?

In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to introduce the concept of “delay” as a gentle, approachable first step in helping your child take back control. You’ll learn how to teach it, what to expect, and why it works.

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