445: LDS Missionary Work and OCD Scrupulosity

Send us a Positive Review!Series Title: "Latter Day Missionaries": A Mental Health Resource for LDS Missionaries & their Families [Part II of II]In this episode Dr. Bryson Ensign joins Valerie again to unpack OCD & scrupulosity in the LDS mission field. This episode first explores how Dr. Bryson covers OCD/scrupulosity in his "Mental Health Training Center". It also explores how this resource could be lifesaving tool for the missionary as well as a crucial resource for the parents of full-time missionaries concerned about their child's wellbeing and not knowing how to help when their child is far away and struggling with various mental healthy issues.Find additional information on Dr. Ensign's program HERE.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome Back Intro00:44 Why Missions Get Complicated03:11 Mental Health Training Center Overview07:00 Why Missionaries Are Vulnerable10:15 Parents Need Support Too15:52 Steady Parenting Skills20:39 Pivot to OCD Scrupulosity23:42 How Each Lesson Works30:32 Bryson Mission Story35:04 When Scrupulosity Gets Reinforced38:21 Healthy vs Unhealthy Faith39:52 Parents Spot the Signs42:43 Accountability Partner Plan44:32 Lesson Flow Overview45:38 OCD Basics Explained49:16 Scrupulosity on a Mission55:23 Why Missions Trigger It58:51 Three Practical Tools01:04:30 Where to Get Help01:07:38 Specialized OCD Treatment01:09:51 Final Thanks and WrapSupport the showStories of Healing: Live Event July 30th in SLCSupport the showListen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODESFriday Episodes Annual Access $89Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10Valerie’s Support & Processing GroupsGift a ScholarshipDownload Free ResourcesVisit our Website