Date posted: 4y

What do people think about Ali Greymond? I used to watch her videos which was helpful but then I found some OCD therapists and advocates saying that she was a coach and that it’s more unethical??? But then again I’ve seen so many people saying they find her work very helpful.

ButterflyStar

Date posted: 4y

Personally, I don't find her style helpful for me. This is just my opinion that for me she comes across quite 'harsh' that we just need to beat this OCD down and you CAN stop engaging with the thoughts as a matter of will. Her approach to 'one up' the OCD thought so it loses its power and technique to talk back sarcastically doesn't work for me either, because I'm now engaging with the thought and it doesn't hold any weight of effect. However, I know lots of people love her channel and enjoy her stuff! So I think it's just down personality style-what works for you and what doesn't. I would buy any of her packages or sessions as I would much rather go to a certified practioner and would feel safer hoping that a certified practioner for OCD is going to guide me through the tried and trusted ERP gold standard techniques. 😊 What do you think about her?

Waaahmo

Date posted: 4y

Hi, sorry that this may be a bit unrelated, but you seem to be quite knowledgeable about this. Is there more you can tell me about the ERP gold standards? I've got such a hard time right now, i personally found a strategy that works for me, but since professionals often disagree and all that stuff it gives me great anxiety about ERP. If there is something like a gold standard i'd be kinda interested in it, because that anxiety is an issue to me.

Waaahmo

Date posted: 4y

Dr Greenberg said to not ruminate about rumination. That is something that helped me greatly. I'm just seeing a therapist who's going against the things i know that work out for me now, at first i dismissed her as not being a specialist (which she isn't) but the things i was told today made me doubt everything so much that i'm desperately trying to find anything to hold onto before i spiral into depression and suicidal thoughts. Sorry for sharing so much, but i'd be glad for some information!

ButterflyStar

Date posted: 4y

@6mseal Hey! Yes sorry the gold standard treatment for OCD is Exposure Response Prevention, some people benefit from a medication too, some and not all. But no matter if a person takes medication or not, OCD can only be fully treated through ERP! But from your comments I think you already knew that 😊. How long have you been in therapy with your therapist? 😊

RaeStruggles

Date posted: 4y

You know, I have listened to her podcasts and videos. She’s definitely helped me through my recovery process. The way she describes the process of disregarding and delaying thoughts is something I haven’t heard from any therapists and it’s been really helpful for me. She has gone through OCD herself which, in my opinion, helps me relate to her better. I really believe it’s easy for someone who hasn’t had OCD to downplay it like crazy and struggle to understand the person who has it. I wasn’t aware that she didn’t have her license though. Makes me wonder why she charges so much for a few sessions.

Date posted: 4y

Yeah, I’m kind of concerned of the legality of her work. While I do agree with her ideas, the fact that she isn’t a therapist and therefore not responsible for you legally irks me a bit.

Estrid

Date posted: 4y

As long as you know she is no therapist I cant see it as a problem. She has a lot of good advices.

ButterflyStar

Date posted: 4y

I would NOT buy ** important typo error 😂

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