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S3E139: Water Cooler Chats: OCD & College Life: 6 Ways To Set Your Student Up for Success

S3E139: Water Cooler Chats: OCD & College Life: 6 Ways To Set Your Student Up for Success

Update: 2025-06-29
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In this episode of the Water Cooler Chat series, Nicole offers heartfelt and practical guidance for families supporting a loved one with OCD as they transition to college. Covering six key strategies, the episode emphasizes starting conversations early, building a treatment plan, and planning for a care community. It highlights the importance of life skills practice, appropriate (but not over-accommodated) support, and fostering autonomy. Lastly, we reflect that supporting someone with OCD isn’t about protection—it’s about empowerment, connection, and growth for the whole family. So join the conversation!

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S3E139: Water Cooler Chats: OCD & College Life: 6 Ways To Set Your Student Up for Success

S3E139: Water Cooler Chats: OCD & College Life: 6 Ways To Set Your Student Up for Success

Nicole Morris, LMFT