Dr Michael Twohig is a professor of psychology at Utah State University, where he teaches and studies the use of acceptance and commitment therapy in OCD treatment. He co-runs the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Research Group and has published over 200 scholarly works, with funding from sources such as the National Institute of Mental Health and the I-OCD-F.

In today's episode, Michael talks us through his research on acceptance and commitment therapy and its potential uses for OCD treatment in conjunction with ERP before sharing his insight into the importance of flexibility as a healthcare practitioner. 

This episode is part one of our two-part conversation with Michael. Tune in next time for part two.



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Dr Michael Twohig is a professor of psychology at Utah State University, where he teaches and studies the use of acceptance and commitment therapy in OCD treatment. He co-runs the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Research Group and has published over 200 scholarly works, with funding from sources such as the National Institute of Mental Health and the I-OCD-F.
In today's episode, Michael talks us through his research on acceptance and commitment therapy and its potential uses for OCD treatment in conjunction with ERP before sharing his insight into the importance of flexibility as a healthcare practitioner. 
This episode is part one of our two-part conversation with Michael. Tune in next time for part two.
 
Connect:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/">https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/">http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/</a></li>
</ul>

Breaking the Rules is a show for mental health professionals designed to help you build confidence in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Effective treatment of OCD requires commitment, creativity and the recognition that things can sometimes get a little … messy. And on the show, you’ll hear from a range of leading professionals and learn everything there is to know about OCD and other related mental health concerns. This podcast is brought to you by Melbourne Wellbeing Group, a psychology practice based in Melbourne with a special focus on treating OCD.

Breaking the Rules is a show for mental health professionals designed to help you build confidence in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Effective treatment of OCD requires commitment, creativity and the recognition that things can sometimes get a little &hellip; messy. And on the show, you&rsquo;ll hear from a range of leading professionals and learn everything there is to know about OCD and other related mental health concerns. This podcast is brought to you by Melbourne Wellbeing Group, a psychology practice based in Melbourne with a special focus on treating OCD.

Breaking the Rules is a show for mental health professionals designed to help you build confidence in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

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How to utilise acceptance and commitment therapy in treatment

With suicide remaining a leading cause of death for people aged between 15-44 in Australia, clinicians in the OCD space need to ask the question: How do we differentiate between suicidal ideation and obsessive intrusive suicidal thoughts?

In this episode, we discuss how to work with a client when they come to you with suicidal thoughts, why it is critical to take all mentions of suicide seriously, and how to determine whether a person with OCD is presenting with suicidal ideation consistent with wishes to die or whether it’s intrusive suicidal OCD.

This episode contains discussions about suicide. If you find this episode distressing and would like more support, please seek help from your local healthcare provider. If you’re in Australia, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 at any time.

 

Resources and links:
Lifeline website
Webinars, books, and training by Melbourne Wellbeing Group
OCD training workshops by Dr Celin Gelgec
OCD focused supervision for healthcare professionals with Dr Celin Gelgec

 

Connect:
https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com

With suicide remaining a leading cause of death for people aged between 15-44 in Australia, clinicians in the OCD space need to ask the question: How do we differentiate between suicidal ideation and obsessive intrusive suicidal thoughts?
In this episode, we discuss how to work with a client when they come to you with suicidal thoughts, why it is critical to take all mentions of suicide seriously, and how to determine whether a person with OCD is presenting with suicidal ideation consistent with wishes to die or whether it&rsquo;s intrusive suicidal OCD.
This episode contains discussions about suicide. If you find this episode distressing and would like more support, please seek help from your local healthcare provider. If you&rsquo;re in Australia, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 at any time.
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Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/training-psychology-ocd-workshops-ocd-training">Webinars, books, and training by Melbourne Wellbeing Group</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/training-ocd-workshops">OCD training workshops by Dr Celin Gelgec</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/supervision-ocd-treatment">OCD focused supervision for healthcare professionals with Dr Celin Gelgec</a></li>
</ul>
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Connect:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/">https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com</a></li>
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The dangers of suicidal OCD and how to recognise it

Felicity Phillips is the Founder of Weight of the World, a community-driven organisation supporting people with eating disorders and their carers through recovery. Weight of the World aims to provide peer support and education while challenging diet culture and promoting body neutrality.

In this episode, Felicity shares her personal journey from pre-professional ballet to developing an eating disorder and ultimately finding recovery, explains the alarming rise of "skinny talk" on social media and how algorithms target vulnerable users within seconds, and reveals the powerful parallels between eating disorders and addiction that challenge common misconceptions about these complex mental health conditions.

 

Resources and links:
Weight of the World: A High Tea for ED Healing & Hope tickets
Webinars, books, and training by Melbourne Wellbeing Group
OCD training workshops by Dr Celin Gelgec
OCD focused supervision for healthcare professionals with Dr Celin Gelgec

 

Connect:
https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/
http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/

Felicity Phillips is the Founder of Weight of the World, a community-driven organisation supporting people with eating disorders and their carers through recovery. Weight of the World aims to provide peer support and education while challenging diet culture and promoting body neutrality.
In this episode, Felicity shares her personal journey from pre-professional ballet to developing an eating disorder and ultimately finding recovery, explains the alarming rise of "skinny talk" on social media and how algorithms target vulnerable users within seconds, and reveals the powerful parallels between eating disorders and addiction that challenge common misconceptions about these complex mental health conditions.
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Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/weight-of-the-world-a-high-tea-for-ed-healing-hope-tickets-1267097846769#:~:text=Weight%20of%20the%20World%3A%20A,at%201%3A00%20PM%20%7C%20Eventbrite">Weight of the World: A High Tea for ED Healing &amp; Hope tickets</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/training-psychology-ocd-workshops-ocd-training">Webinars, books, and training by Melbourne Wellbeing Group</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/training-ocd-workshops">OCD training workshops by Dr Celin Gelgec</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/supervision-ocd-treatment">OCD focused supervision for healthcare professionals with Dr Celin Gelgec</a></li>
</ul>
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Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/">https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/">http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/</a></li>
</ul>

How “skinny-tok” is feeding eating disorder content to teenagers

It’s normal to have doubts and questions about our relationships sometimes. Am I in love with my partner? Am I spending enough time with my parents? Are my friends mad at me? But what happens when those normal, passing concerns turn into an obsession?

In this episode, we explain the difference between ordinary relationship concerns and relationship OCD (ROCD), how to identify when ROCD is showing up, and what the next steps are for helping clients manage it.

 

Resources and links:
Webinars, books, and training by Melbourne Wellbeing Group
OCD training workshops by Dr Celin Gelgec
OCD focused supervision for healthcare professionals with Dr Celin Gelgec

 

Connect:
https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/
http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/

It&rsquo;s normal to have doubts and questions about our relationships sometimes. Am I in love with my partner? Am I spending enough time with my parents? Are my friends mad at me? But what happens when those normal, passing concerns turn into an obsession?
In this episode, we explain the difference between ordinary relationship concerns and relationship OCD (ROCD), how to identify when ROCD is showing up, and what the next steps are for helping clients manage it.
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Resources and links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/training-psychology-ocd-workshops-ocd-training"></a><a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/training-psychology-ocd-workshops-ocd-training">Webinars, books, and training by Melbourne Wellbeing Gro</a><a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/training-psychology-ocd-workshops-ocd-training">up</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/training-ocd-workshops">OCD training workshops by Dr Celin Gelgec</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/supervision-ocd-treatment">OCD focused supervision for healthcare professionals with Dr Celin Gelgec</a></li>
</ul>
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Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/">https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/">http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/</a></li>
</ul>

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