Grounded Minds
Hosted by Victoria Gabriele
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5C
Self Care Workshop (Self Compassion & Resilience)
Do you have any idea what it feels like to ‘never be good enough’? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, or burnout? Are you hard on yourself? Do you tend to take care of others more than yourself? Do you ...
Hosted by Jennifer Brownstein
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5V
Do you have any idea what it feels like to ‘never be good enough’? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, or burnout? Are you hard on yourself? Do you tend to take care of others more than yourself? Do you ...
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Grounded Minds
Hosted by Victoria Gabriele
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5C
Self Care Workshop (Self Compassion & Resilience)
Do you have any idea what it feels like to ‘never be good enough’? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, or burnout? Are you hard on yourself? Do you tend to take care of others more than yourself? Do you ...
Hosted by Jennifer Brownstein
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5V
Do you have any idea what it feels like to ‘never be good enough’? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, or burnout? Are you hard on yourself? Do you tend to take care of others more than yourself? Do you ...
OCD Group - Currently runs ONLINE
This is a therapy group for people ages 18 years and older who suffer from OCD. The goal is to learn about OCD and its treatment, take steps toward recovery, practice ERP, and receive support and encouragement. The group includes ...
Hosted by Anna Prudovski @ Ocd And Anxiety Clinic. Turning Point Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, (c)ACT, CACBT, CPsych, iOCDF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Thornhill, ON L4J
This is a therapy group for people ages 18 years and older who suffer from OCD. The goal is to learn about OCD and its treatment, take steps toward recovery, practice ERP, and receive support and encouragement. The group includes ...
OCD Group - Currently runs ONLINE
This is a therapist-led psycho-education/support group for people ages 18 years and older who suffer from OCD. The goal is to learn about OCD and its treatment, take steps toward recovery, and receive support and encouragement. The group is semi-structured. ...
Hosted by OCD & Anxiety Clinic. Turning Point Psychology
Psychologist, MA, CPsych, (c)ACT, (c)CACB, IOCDF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Thornhill, ON L4J
This is a therapist-led psycho-education/support group for people ages 18 years and older who suffer from OCD. The goal is to learn about OCD and its treatment, take steps toward recovery, and receive support and encouragement. The group is semi-structured. ...
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Support Groups
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.