Catherine Benfield
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Catherine Benfield
@tamingolivia.bsky.social
Putting compassion into OCD and SEMH education at tamingolivia.com. SEND Teacher|consultant|trustee. Adult and children mental health. Award winning film producer ‘Waving’. IOCDF Hero Award ‘24. Women’s Health Mag, BBC
And a second important study!
March 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This really important study is still recruiting. Please contact the wonderful Hollie for more information. I’ve worked with Hollie loads in the past, she truly understand maternal OCD. ❤️
March 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Studies show there's a 50% chance those us of with OCD will deal with a major depressive episode in our lifetime.

Learn how to get the skills in places to address them here:
www.tamingolivia.com/post/ocd-and...

#ocd #tamingolivia #depression
March 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
One of the most misunderstood things about OCD is how vast the symptoms can be. Look at the two obsessions below and just some of the compulsions that may be used to lessen the anxiety felt.
Knowing how OCD works helps us spot it, and get some strategies in place quickly!
#ocd
February 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
It's so easy to be frightened of failure - especially if you have OCD. This blog covers the role of failure in recovery and why it's so, so, so important to be able to fail.
Read it here! tamingolivia.com/post/how-fai...
I hope it helps! ♥

#ocd #tamingolivia #failure #mentalhealth
February 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Grieving lost time doesn’t mean you’re stuck - it just means you’re acknowledging what you’ve been through and that it an important first step!

It’s okay to look back - just try really hard not to spend to much time there.

#ocd #tamingolivia #mentalhealth #grief
February 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I still can’t believe it’s open! Written by me, illustrated by Pete. With loads more to come! 😃

Please come and visit our new store. Link at the top of this profile or visit www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Tami...

#ocd #tamingolivia #mentalhealth #psychoeducation #mentalhealthawareness #recoveryskills
February 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
We’ve opened a shop!

Every time I’ve been in therapy or completed some form of recovery work, I’ve created my own resources. I’ve deliberately made them bright and compassionate and they helped me learn vital new skills in a space where I felt comfortable. I’ve always said that at some…
February 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This month’s free well-being activity is all about helping you to put self-care and compassion into Christmas alongside considering your boundaries and expectations.
I really hope it helps! You can access it by signing up for the newsletter at tamingolvia.com. #ocd #tamingolivia #mentalhealth
December 10, 2024 at 7:01 PM