Loving Someone with OCD: How to Support Without Fueling the Cycle

For loved ones who feel unsure, overwhelmed, or afraid they’re doing it wrong.

Maybe you feel helpless. Or afraid of saying the wrong thing.
Maybe you’ve been doing everything you can to ease their anxiety…
but it doesn’t seem to be helping.

In fact, it sometimes feels like you’re making things worse—and you’re not sure what else to try.

If you love someone with OCD, you're probably exhausted.

This 60-minute live workshop is here to help.

Friday, July 18th | 12pm CT | Online | $27 | 72-hour replay available

  • You’re a partner, parent, sibling, or close friend of someone with OCD

  • You’ve found yourself repeating rituals, offering endless reassurance, or walking on eggshells

  • You’re unsure how to be supportive without making things worse

  • You feel tired, confused, or burned out…but still want to help

This workshop is for you if:

  • What OCD really is—and what it isn’t

  • Why well-meaning responses (like reassurance) can keep OCD stuck

  • How to tell the difference between support and accommodation

  • What to say (and not say) when anxiety is high

  • How to set boundaries without guilt

  • How to care for yourself—without stepping away from your loved one

You’ll also receive:

  • Real-life examples of what these patterns look like in everyday life

  • Practical language and scripts you can use right away

  • A supportive, shame-free space to learn, ask questions, and feel understood

In this live, therapist-led workshop, you’ll learn:

Date: Friday July 18th, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central Time
Location: Online via Google Meet
Cost: $27

👉 Can’t make it live? The replay will be available for 72 hours only, so be sure to register and get the link delivered to your inbox.

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Learn how to support without getting stuck in the cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! While this workshop is designed with OCD in mind, many of the patterns we’ll talk about—like reassurance, accommodating fears, and feeling stuck in a loop—show up with anxiety too. You’ll still walk away with practical tools and a better understanding of how to support your loved one without getting pulled into the cycle yourself.

  • Nope! If you can’t make it at the scheduled time, a 72-hour replay will be available. Just be sure to register so we can send the link directly to your inbox.

  • No sharing required. You’ll have the option to ask questions during the Q&A, but participation is totally optional. You’re welcome to attend with your camera off and just take it all in.

  • Nope! You do not need to be a current or past client of State of Mind Therapy to attend this workshop. It’s open to anyone who loves someone with OCD and wants to learn practical, compassionate ways to support them. Whether you’re already in therapy, thinking about it, or just looking for guidance, you’re welcome here.

  • Yes! While this workshop is designed for loved ones of someone with OCD, therapists are welcome to attend for educational purposes. Just keep in mind that the content will be geared toward non-clinicians—specifically partners, parents, and family members navigating OCD in their personal lives. No CEUs will be provided. If you're looking for clinical training, feel free to reach out and we can point you toward professional resources.

  • Yes! Your registration covers your entire household. If multiple family members want to join the online session, they’re welcome.

  • We’re happy to answer any additional questions you may have! Feel free to email us at jenny@stateofmindtherapy.com, and we’ll answer any questions you have.