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Covert Compulsions: Understanding Mental Rituals in OCD
Many OCD compulsions happen in the mind, making them harder to detect and easy to confuse with rumination or worry. This presentation will highlight common forms of mental compulsions, how to distinguish them from intrusive thoughts, and why recognizing them is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Learning Objectives
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Describe what mental compulsions are and identify common examples seen in OCD
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Differentiate mental compulsions and other OCD-related compulsive behaviors from non-OCD mental processes
Natasha Moharter, LPCC, NCC
Drawing from both personal and professional experience, Natasha is dedicated to increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and helping providers better recognize and understand OCD.
Natasha is an International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Advocate and a National Board Certified Counselor. She has completed extensive OCD-specific training, including the IOCDF’s renowned Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI).
She has a private practice based in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she provides Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to clients in Nevada, California, Washington, New Mexico, and Vermont.