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In honor of OCD Awareness Week last week, we're revisiting a previous episode of our Here to Hope podcast!In this episod...
10/20/2026

In honor of OCD Awareness Week last week, we're revisiting a previous episode of our Here to Hope podcast!

In this episode, Sawyer, one of our counselors who specializes in OCD, breaks down the difference between obsessions and compulsions and talks about some of the common misconceptions surrounding OCD.

Listen to the full episode here: linktr.ee/arestoredhope

A Road Map for Parents: Helping Children With ADHD Succeed at SchoolADHD affects more than just attention. It can make t...
10/19/2026

A Road Map for Parents: Helping Children With ADHD Succeed at School

ADHD affects more than just attention. It can make things like staying organized, managing time, remembering instructions, and handling emotions more difficult.

If your child has ADHD, here are 6 ways you can help support them at school!

1. Understand ADHD: When your child struggles with homework or completing tasks, it may not be a lack of effort. Sometimes, the skills needed to get started or stay on track are the hardest part.

2. Ask, Don't Assume: Instead of asking, “Why haven't you finished?” try asking, “What's making this difficult?” You might be surprised by what you learn!

3. Build Confidence: Help your child recognize their strengths, celebrate their efforts, and feel comfortable asking for help when they need it.

4. Explore 504 Plans & IEPs: A 504 Plan can provide accommodations to help your child learn, while an IEP provides individualized special education services and support for students who qualify.

5. Partner With Teachers: Let teachers know what your child struggles with and what seems to help at home. Working together can make a big difference!

6. Check In & Adjust: Keep the conversation going with your child and their teachers. If something isn't working, it's okay to try a different approach!

You know your child best! Keep asking questions, speaking up for what they need, and making sure their voice is heard.

Adapted from "Helping Children With ADHD Succeed at School" by Emily Rubin Persons, ADHD Awareness Month (2026).

Sometimes, OCD can mean feeling like something just isn't right. For some people, this means repeatedly arranging things...
10/17/2026

Sometimes, OCD can mean feeling like something just isn't right.

For some people, this means repeatedly arranging things or doing something over again until it feels “just right.” It's not simply about being neat or organized. These compulsions can cause real distress and take up a lot of time.

As we wrap up OCD Awareness Week, we hope you've learned something new about the different ways OCD can show up. There's so much more to OCD than the stereotypes we often hear about, and that's why conversations like these matter.

Repeated checking is another way OCD can show up. For someone with OCD, checking can become a difficult cycle to break. ...
10/16/2026

Repeated checking is another way OCD can show up.

For someone with OCD, checking can become a difficult cycle to break. They might check a door lock several times, even when they remember locking it, because they still feel unsure.

Unlike occasionally double-checking something, OCD-related checking can become time-consuming and interfere with everyday life.

Ever replayed a conversation in your head, wondering if you said something wrong? For someone with OCD, it can be hard t...
10/15/2026

Ever replayed a conversation in your head, wondering if you said something wrong?

For someone with OCD, it can be hard to let a conversation go. They might keep thinking back on what they said, worrying they upset someone or came across the wrong way.

This kind of mental reviewing can become a compulsion as someone searches for certainty that they did nothing wrong.

Sometimes, reassurance doesn't bring lasting relief. For someone with OCD, fears or doubts can lead to repeatedly asking...
10/14/2026

Sometimes, reassurance doesn't bring lasting relief.

For someone with OCD, fears or doubts can lead to repeatedly asking others if everything is okay or if something bad might happen. Even after receiving reassurance, the uncertainty can return, creating an urge to ask again.

Understanding this cycle helps explain why reassurance seeking can be a compulsion, rather than simply wanting comfort.

OCD can make even small decisions feel overwhelming. For some people, OCD involves an intense fear of making mistakes or...
10/13/2026

OCD can make even small decisions feel overwhelming.

For some people, OCD involves an intense fear of making mistakes or being responsible for something going wrong. This might look like repeatedly checking a text message, worrying you said something wrong, or seeking reassurance that you haven't upset someone.

Understanding these fears helps us recognize that OCD is about much more than wanting things to be perfect.

OCD isn't always something you can see. For some people, OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges tha...
10/13/2026

OCD isn't always something you can see.

For some people, OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant distress. These can lead to repetitive behaviors or mental rituals as someone tries to reduce the distress they're experiencing.

Understanding this side of OCD helps challenge the misconception that it's only about cleanliness or organization.

What does play therapy actually look like? Anna walks us through a typical session in this episode of Here to Hope and s...
10/12/2026

What does play therapy actually look like?

Anna walks us through a typical session in this episode of Here to Hope and shares what she pays attention to when someone is playing.

Listen to “The Power of Play” here: linktr.ee/arestoredhope

OCD isn't always what people expect. This week, we're sharing some of the different ways OCD can show up to help bring m...
10/11/2026

OCD isn't always what people expect. This week, we're sharing some of the different ways OCD can show up to help bring more understanding to a disorder that's often misunderstood.

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