Ever wondered: what is religious OCD? In this episode, you will learn about Religious OCD, also known as scrupulosity. Hosted by Erin, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and OCD specialist, the session delves into how OCD can impact a person's religious and spiritual practices. When getting treatment for your religious OCD, the therapist can approach your intrusive thoughts without challenging or invalidating your religious beliefs. Erin shares her journey as a Christian counselor and emphasizes the importance of seeking professional treatment from OCD specialists. The episode outlines the nature of religious OCD, including symptoms like intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors related to fear of committing religious or moral sins. It also covers strategies for treatment, particularly the significance of Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) and avoiding reassurance seeking. Erin concludes with personal anecdotes, emphasizing the need for empathy, understanding, and proper support in treating religious OCD. She encourages seeking evidence-based treatment through NoCD and stresses the importance of not allowing OCD to sabotage one's spiritual health or relationship with their higher power. 00:00 Introduction to OCD and Partnership with NoCD 00:50 Understanding Religious OCD 06:27 The Role of a Therapist in Treating Religious OCD 13:19 Examples of How Religious OCD Can Manifest 16:47 The Importance of Seeking Professional Help 20:04 The Impact of Religious OCD on Daily Life 27:05 Final Thoughts and Next Steps Content is proudly sponsored by NOCD. Go to NOCD.com/savage to get evidence-based treatment from US locations and abroad! If you are located in North Carolina, head to www.valuedriventherapy.com & click “Book Your Consult” to schedule your free consultation with me. Want more? Grab your pre-therapy workbook for OCD today!Snag a spot on my email newsletter to learn tips, tricks, & insider info.Join my waitlist for exclusive access to my private podcast with mindfulness meditations of nature & practical real-life situations!Shop my online store for OCD-themed merch like a coffee mug to brighten your day. Handpicked recommendations for you: Try these children's vitamins & probiotics for high-quality ingredients, no fillers, & customized flavors. Pediatrician approved!Shop with Rakuten at your favorite stores like Under Armor & Walmart to get cash back from online shopping.Looking for passive income? Open a high-yield savings account with SoFi & get $25 for opening an account with my link!My go-to self-care is riding the Peloton! Find me on the bike at psalm374.*These ^ are affiliate links, which means I’ll get a commission if you purchase anything after clicking. If you know me, you’ll know I only recommend resources that I wholeheartedly believe will bring you the best results. Have questions you want answered on the show? Submit your questions here and get a shout out! Thank you for listening & leaving a 5-star rating! By rating the show, it makes it easier for others to find these episodes. To rate the show: scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review" to let me & others know what you loved most about the episode! This will greatly help in spreading awareness about getting the right treatment for OCD. See you next time! Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.