Natasha Daniels is a Therapist specialising in anxiety and OCD in children. Natasha is the creator of the AT Parenting Survival website to provide parents with advice for helping their children living with anxiety and OCD. Natasha has drawn on two decades of experience to create a YouTube channel and a podcast and has also written several books.

In this episode, Natasha reveals what drew her to working with children and teens with anxiety and OCD, as well as their parents. She discusses how to adapt ERP for younger clients, the significance of building rapport, and how to incorporate playfulness and creativity into therapy.

This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Natasha. Keep an eye out for part two, where she’ll focus on one of her biggest passions: working with the parents of children with OCD and anxiety.



Resources and links:
AT website 
AT Parenting Survival School website
AT Parenting Survival School on Instagram
Natasha Daniels on YouTube



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

Natasha Daniels is a Therapist specialising in anxiety and OCD in children. Natasha is the creator of the AT Parenting Survival website to provide parents with advice for helping their children living with anxiety and OCD. Natasha has drawn on two decades of experience to create a YouTube channel and a podcast and has also written several books.
In this episode, Natasha reveals what drew her to working with children and teens with anxiety and OCD, as well as their parents. She discusses how to adapt ERP for younger clients, the significance of building rapport, and how to incorporate playfulness and creativity into therapy.
This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Natasha. Keep an eye out for part two, where she’ll focus on one of her biggest passions: working with the parents of children with OCD and anxiety.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.anxioustoddlers.com/">AT website </a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com/">AT Parenting Survival School website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atparentingsurvival/?hl=en">AT Parenting Survival School on Instagram</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoDSSCePQ6xkbi2FJNm9kA">Natasha Daniels on YouTube</a></li>
</ul>
 
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>

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).

Breaking the Rules: A Clinician's Guide to Treating OCD

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Building rapport and having fun is crucial for treating children with OCD and anxiety

Returning guest Emily Crawford is the Principal Psychologist at Nest Psychology and has more than 20 years of experience as an Educational and Developmental Psychologist supporting adults, children, adolescents, and their families with various mental health issues (including OCD). She is also a 'Tuning in to Kids' facilitator and a mother of four.

In this episode, Emily discusses the postnatal period for mothers and opens up about her experiences after childbirth. She explores the challenges mothers encounter before and after birth and the importance of supporting mothers and building communities so mothers can care for their babies.

This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Emily. Keep an eye out for part two, where Emily shares how to help mothers experiencing mental health difficulties in the prenatal and postnatal periods.



Resources and links:


Nest Psychology 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.au/


http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/

Returning guest Emily Crawford is the Principal Psychologist at Nest Psychology and has more than 20 years of experience as an Educational and Developmental Psychologist supporting adults, children, adolescents, and their families with various mental health issues (including OCD). She is also a 'Tuning in to Kids' facilitator and a mother of four.
In this episode, Emily discusses the postnatal period for mothers and opens up about her experiences after childbirth. She explores the challenges mothers encounter before and after birth and the importance of supporting mothers and building communities so mothers can care for their babies.
This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Emily. Keep an eye out for part two, where Emily shares how to help mothers experiencing mental health difficulties in the prenatal and postnatal periods.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://nestpsychology.com/about-us">Nest Psychology website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" 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 dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/training-ocd-workshops">OCD training workshops by Dr Celin Gelgec</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" 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>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/">https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/">http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/</a>
</li>
</ul>

Why strong support networks are vital for mothers throughout and after pregnancy

We’re continuing our discussion about ambivalence. Ambivalence is when a client feels conflicted about treatment, either consciously or subconsciously, and can throw up stopping blocks in treatment. In the last episode, we looked at how to spot ambivalence and tackle it when you see it.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of motivational interviewing in exploring patient emotions and understanding how OCD plays into a patient’s identity. We also examine the role of patience and adaptability in treatment and how critical it is to address ambivalence through commitment, creativity, and curiosity.



Resources and links:


Million Steps for OCD Awareness Walk information


Webinars, books, and training by Melbourne Wellbeing Group



Connect:


https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/


http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/

We’re continuing our discussion about ambivalence. Ambivalence is when a client feels conflicted about treatment, either consciously or subconsciously, and can throw up stopping blocks in treatment. In the last episode, we looked at how to spot ambivalence and tackle it when you see it.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of motivational interviewing in exploring patient emotions and understanding how OCD plays into a patient’s identity. We also examine the role of patience and adaptability in treatment and how critical it is to address ambivalence through commitment, creativity, and curiosity.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/million-steps-for-ocd-awareness">Million Steps for OCD Awareness Walk information</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" 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>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/">https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/">http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/</a>
</li>
</ul>

Tackling ambivalence with commitment, creativity, and curiosity

What happens when a client wants to change but doesn’t know where to start, doesn’t want to do the work, or is in some other way conflicted? Ambivalence. Ambivalence is normal during therapy but can hinder a client’s progress if left unaddressed.

In this episode, we discuss some telltale signs of ambivalence in clients, understanding where ambivalence comes from, and how to work through it when it happens.



Resources and links:
Webinars, books, and training by Melbourne Wellbeing Group



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

What happens when a client wants to change but doesn’t know where to start, doesn’t want to do the work, or is in some other way conflicted? Ambivalence. Ambivalence is normal during therapy but can hinder a client’s progress if left unaddressed.
In this episode, we discuss some telltale signs of ambivalence in clients, understanding where ambivalence comes from, and how to work through it when it happens.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<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><a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/webinars-books-and-training-psychology"></a></li>
</ul>
 
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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