Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode 9 Turning Down the Volume with Erin Davis, LCMHC

In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, is joined by Erin Davis, an LMHC and OCD specialist. They dive into a thoughtful conversation about the intersections between grief and OCD. Erin shares insights from her work with OCD patients, discussing the long delays in seeking treatment, often taking 14-17 years, and the importance of correct treatment methodologies like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). The episode highlights powerful parallels between dealing with grief and OCD, emphasizing the importance of understanding, raising awareness, and specialized therapy. Erin also discusses her podcast 'Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD' and her upcoming projects, including a pre-therapy OCD workbook and a private podcast on mindfulness.

 

Erin H. Davis, MA, LCMHC is to make a positive impact on the mental health field by helping those struggling with OCD gain control and feel like the master of their own life again. OCD can make you feel broken, ashamed, and alone. Let's break the stigma by getting the *right* kind of therapy for OCD. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder requires a specialized approach with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Erin has over twelve years of experience and has worked to hone her skills and completed extra training to address the complexities of OCD.

 

This mission of helping OCD sufferers on their healing journey drove the passion to launch my podcast called, "Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD." Listen to the show on your favorite podcast player: https://link.chtbl.com/erinhdavis

 

Check out her website for more details about working with Erin or her pre-therapy OCD workbook: https://www.valuedriventherapy.com/

 

I'm Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist in Washington state. I've been practicing grief therapy since 2012 and am passionate about changing the narrative of grief in our current cultural climate. Grief is a universal lived experience and as such needs to be something we talk about without the taboo attached. I hope you'll join me as we work to adjust to the new normal we are living in and support one another in that process.

 

https://www.griefisthenewnormal.com

 

psychologist and grief specialist, delves into the topic of the spectrum of grief. She explains the differences between emotive and instrumental grief and emphasizes that neither form is better or worse than the other. Dr. Taylor discusses how grief can vary within family systems, the impact of developmental age, gender, personality, and even daily conditions on how individuals experience and express grief. She stresses the importance of finding a balance between grief work and restorative work and giving oneself permission to grieve in a way that feels right for them. This episode serves as the conclusion to a four-part series aimed at helping listeners understand basic grief concepts.

 

I'm Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist in Washington state. I've been practicing grief therapy since 2012 and am passionate about changing the narrative of grief in our current cultural climate. Grief is a universal lived experience and as such needs to be something we talk about without the taboo attached. I hope you'll join me as we work to adjust to the new normal we are living in and support one another in that process.

 

https://www.griefisthenewnormal.com

 

Opening Music by The Dadicorns

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