181. My Response to the Updated IOCF's Treatment Recommendations

In this episode, Carrie responds to the International OCD Foundation’s newly released 2024 treatment guidelines. She offers a therapist’s take on the updates, and what they mean for Christians navigating OCD.  Episode Highlights: What the IOCDF’s updated 2024 treatment guidelines mean for OCD care, and why this shift matters. How Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) compares to newer approaches like Inference-Based CBT (ICBT) and metacognitive therapy. Why faith-based concerns and nervous system sensitivity can make ERP difficult for some Christians with OCD. Which therapies the IOCDF considers “adjunct,” “second-line,” or “potentially harmful”—and Carrie’s take on that, especially when it comes to EMDR. How to navigate your treatment choices with discernment, hope, and a plan that fits both your story and your values. https://iocdf.org/ocd-treatment-guide/ Explore the Christians Learning ICBT training: https://carriebock.com/training/ Carrie"s services and courses: carriebock.com/services/ carriebock.com/resources/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianfaithandocd/ and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christianfaithandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.