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Advanced Training in OCD with Adolescents
Adavanced training in OCD. For those clinicians who need a fresh perspectove beyond CBT\ERP I am offering something for 2027. An additional lens for thinking about OCD. Practical. Hand-on training.

marcuslewton
Mar 282 min read


When Evidence Meets the Room: A Response to the BMJ Review on OCD
It describes what works. But not when it becomes possible.
In the clinic, ERP rarely fails because of effort. It fails when the thought is too close.
For some, there is enough distance to approach it. For others, there isn’t.
The issue is not motivation.
It is whether there is space in the mind for the work to begin.

marcuslewton
Mar 223 min read


Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsions in Adolescents Release on June 25th
New book release

marcuslewton
Feb 223 min read


Beyond Right or Wrong: Two Hidden Structures Beneath OCD
Some obsessions protect. Others protest. OCD isn’t always about fear—it’s sometimes the mind trying to break free.

marcuslewton
Jun 21, 20253 min read


The Illusion of Efficacy
Even after 8–10 years of ERP, most don’t recover. The data is clear. So why are we still treating OCD like a procedural problem?

marcuslewton
Jun 19, 20252 min read


When No One Claims the Case: OCD, Neurodiversity, and the Marginalised Child
When neurodivergent children show OCD-like distress, services often step back. But not all repetition is the same.

marcuslewton
Jun 17, 20253 min read


Perverse Thoughts in Adolescents: A Clinical Note on Intrusion
Not all dark thoughts in adolescence are perverse. Some are collapse. Know the difference—and listen for structure, not content.

marcuslewton
Jun 16, 20254 min read


Many in Government Think a Child’s Mind Is a Datapoint
To many in government, a child’s mind is a datapoint. But some suffering isn’t measurable—it’s symbolic, not yet sayable, still surviving.

marcuslewton
Jun 16, 20251 min read


“Why are her thoughts so dark?”
Why are my daughter’s intrusive thoughts so much darker than mine? A blog for the parent who quietly wonders—and wants to understand.

marcuslewton
Jun 15, 20252 min read


Why Do They Keep Saying It?” – Repetitive Thoughts in Anxious Teens
Repetitive thoughts aren’t always questions—they’re often cries. Listen beyond logic. It’s not about the answer. It’s about the feeling.

marcuslewton
Jun 15, 20253 min read


“I Just Want Them to Be Okay” – When Reassurance Isn’t Enough
Reassurance won’t help if the fear can’t be digested. Sometimes, your presence—not your answer—is the real container.

marcuslewton
Jun 15, 20253 min read


My Child Won’t Talk About Their Thoughts. Should I Push?”
If your child won’t talk about their thoughts, don’t panic. Silence isn’t failure—it’s a signal. Here’s what to do instead.

marcuslewton
Apr 21, 20252 min read


When Your Child’s OCD Speaks in Code: Why Logic Isn’t Enough
When OCD rituals don’t respond to logic, it’s not defiance—it’s emotional code. Learn how to listen for what’s really being said.

marcuslewton
Apr 21, 20252 min read


The House, the Bunker, and the Panic Room
What if OCD isn’t one condition, but four psychic positions? A new way to understand rituals, retreat, and recovery in young people.

marcuslewton
Apr 18, 20253 min read


Why Intrusive Thoughts Get Worse at Night
Intrusive thoughts often strike hardest at night. Here’s why bedtime makes the mind vulnerable—and how to support your child through it.

marcuslewton
Apr 13, 20252 min read


I’m Scared to Say the Wrong Thing
You don’t need to be perfect. You need to stay in the room. What to say when you’re scared to say the wrong thing to your child.

marcuslewton
Apr 9, 20252 min read


How to Tell If Your Child Is Symbolising or Just Repeating
Is your child expressing something—or just repeating it? Learn how to tell if a ritual is symbolising, or if it’s stuck in survival mode.

marcuslewton
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Why Is My Child Doing This?
Sometimes a ritual isn’t just a habit — it’s a child’s way of saying, “I’m sorry,” or “I love you,” when words feel impossible.

marcuslewton
Apr 5, 20252 min read


How Can I Help If I’m Not Supposed to Reassure?
Reassurance feels kind—but can keep OCD stuck. Learn how to support your child without feeding the fear, and what to say…

marcuslewton
Apr 4, 20252 min read


ERP Sounds Terrifying – Is My Child Ready?
ERP Sounds Terrifying – Is My Child Ready?

marcuslewton
Apr 3, 20252 min read
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