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Making Connections OCD Bubble ICBT

  • Mar 23

You Are MAKING Connections (That Just Aren't There)

  • Michael Parker

This video explores the OCD reasoning that can lead you to draw connections between unrelated things.
Present Moment Reality Episode 2

  • Mar 17

Present Moment Reality episode 2

  • Michael Parker

On episode 2 of Present Moment Reality, I discuss the challenge of not knowing where anything is headed, the epic masterpiece that is Living Colour's second album, Time's Up, the chill vibe of Jack Johnson, and the challenges facing I-CBT.
Inferential Confusion Explained

  • Feb 23

Inferential Confusion Explained

  • Michael Parker

This video provides an easy-to-understand explanation of Inferential Confusion, the underlying theory for the Inference-Based approach to OCD treatment.
Present Moment Reality Episode 1

  • Feb 6

Present Moment Reality episode 1

  • Michael Parker

Episode 1 of my new podcast. I discuss Resist and Unsubscribe and how to make ICBT treatment for OCD more flexible.
What is I-CBT?

  • Jan 28

What is I-CBT?

  • Michael Parker

This video answers the question 'What is I-CBT" for those unfamiliar with this approach to OCD treatment. T
Physical Sensations and I-CBT

  • Jan 5

Why Aren't Physical Sensations Considered Direct Evidence with I-CBT?

  • Michael Parker

This video answers the question, why aren't "physical sensations" in the body considered direct-evidence for reasoning in I-CBT? These tips come to us from the perspective of Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), a treatment approach developed by Kieron O'Connor and Frederick Aardema.
Your Feared Possible Self

  • Dec 9, 2025

The Feared Possible Self

  • Michael Parker

This video presents the concept of The Feared Possible Self, a core element of the OCD experience that explains why someone with OCD doubts some things and not others.
Arguing with OCD

  • Nov 25, 2025

Does I-CBT Lead to "Arguing with OCD?"

  • Michael Parker

Does I-CBT lead to arguing with OCD?
Myths and Misconceptions about I-CBT

  • Nov 11, 2025

Myths, Mistakes, Misconceptions, & Misinformation about I-CBT

  • Michael Parker

Enjoy this important and timely livestream from a collection of experienced practitioners, all of whom extensively utilize Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) to treat OCD in the United States. The presenters address the most common misunderstandings when it comes to Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Questions addressed ranged from "Can you expect to eliminate all OCD discomfort with I-CBT?" to "Is I-CBT just compulsive reassurance?"
anxiety spontaneous pneumothorax

  • Nov 7, 2025

My Story

  • Michael Parker

Things take a personal turn at OCD Space when I share some of my personal struggles with social anxiety, a spontaneous pneumothorax (sudden collapsed lung) that required surgery, and chronic pain...and how I've managed to make peace with it all and find meaning along the way.
ICBT and Imagination

  • Oct 27, 2025

Does I-CBT Say the Imagination is Always Bad?

  • Michael Parker

This video answers the question, does I-CBT view all use of the imagination in reasoning as a bad thing. This is part of my '4-minute questions' series where I answer the most common questions about I-CBT Treatment for OCD in 4 minutes or less.
ICBT and Imagination

  • Oct 22, 2025

Tips for Real Event OCD

  • Michael Parker

This video reviews the common OCD subtype of Real Event OCD, which occurs when a real event in your life becomes the focal point of your OCD.