What to Do When Your Child Regrets an OCD Exposure

We are always encouraging our kids to take one small step towards fear, towards discomfort. What if they do an OCD exposure and it all goes terribly wrong? What if they take a giant leap towards their fears, but instantly regret it? Pure panic can ensue.

So how are we supposed to help with that?

When we see our kids taking two steps back it can be heartbreaking, especially when they say they are done with exposures.

In this week’s Youtube video, I talk to kids and teens about how to handle ERP regret without losing their momentum.

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