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Discover easy-to-implement ideas that can enhance your creative practice or use in your therapy sessions. Dive into various methods and insights that make art therapy so impactful. Get a glimpse into my experiences as a child art therapist and my work with inner child healing for adults.

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How to Navigate and Recover from Contamination OCD

Contamination OCD can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming, as intrusive thoughts about germs, dirt, or harmful substances take control. But recovery is possible. By taking small, manageable steps and focusing on your own readiness, you can gradually reduce the power of these fears. Whether through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), or building self-compassion, there are effective strategies to help you move forward. The key is to approach treatment at your own pace and with kindness toward yourself. In this blog, we’ll explore how you can start your journey to recovery from contamination OCD, one step at a time.

Labyrinth Art and Wellness is a practice located in Maryland, and we are here to help you and your family overcome body-focused repetitive behaviors and OCD!

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