If your child has OCD, you’ve likely witnessed an OCD-driven meltdown—intense distress triggered by an intrusive thought, fear, or the inability to complete a compulsion. These meltdowns can be overwhelming for both you and your child. And while it’s natural to want to soothe their anxiety in the moment, some responses can unintentionally reinforce OCD.

In this AT Parenting Survival Podcast episode, we’ll cover:

-What’s happening in your child’s brain during a meltdown

-What not to do (even if it feels helpful)

-Effective strategies to de-escalate the meltdown and support your child’s resilience

-Tips for preventing future meltdowns

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Resources discussed in episode:

PANDAS Network

SPACE Study Guide course

YouTube Video: How Reassurance Can be a Compulsion

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This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go to