<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Brave Mind Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brave Mind Therapy]]></description><link>https://www.bravemindtherapy.org/resources</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:18:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bravemindtherapy.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[When Your Brain Won’t Stop "Checking": A Guide to Facing the Silent OCD Loop]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this guide Clinical psychologist Dr. Christine Leyva explores the "silent" compulsion of mental checking. You will learn: The "Checking vs. Thinking" Quiz:  How to identify invisible rituals in real-time. The Paradox of Certainty:  Why searching for the "smoking gun" only creates more doubt. The "No New Data" Rule:  A practical ERP strategy to break the mental loops of OCD. The Values Compass:  How to steer toward what matters, even when the brain is "noisy." As a clinical psychologist, my...]]></description><link>https://www.bravemindtherapy.org/post/when-your-brain-won-t-stop-checking-a-guide-to-facing-the-silent-ocd-loop</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7c25e8e63193b95d6b48c</guid><category><![CDATA[OCD]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:41:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1cea_aaec0bcadb62495eb7088cca9172ecd8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Leyva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does ERP Help OCD, Panic, Social Anxiety, and Health Anxiety? 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These 5 common situations can help you understand what’s happening and take one small step forward.]]></description><link>https://www.bravemindtherapy.org/post/therapy-that-doesn-t-dance-around-your-fear-a-better-way-to-tackle-ocd-panic-and-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e797538b2f11ff8e5980c4</guid><category><![CDATA[Anxiety]]></category><category><![CDATA[OCD]]></category><category><![CDATA[Panic Disorder]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:44:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1cea_437b83ac3faf414b8347153f3c519a21~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Leyva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[QUIZ] How Severe Is Your Panic Disorder?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take this quick panic attack quiz to better understand your symptoms, identify signs of panic attacks, and see whether seeking support may be helpful.]]></description><link>https://www.bravemindtherapy.org/post/quiz-how-severe-is-your-panic-disorder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfa96dfe6e9d8715cd4202</guid><category><![CDATA[Panic Disorder]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:14:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1cea_e5238b17bed944c68c9a9a0c0d729af5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Leyva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[QUIZ] What's your OCD level?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take our quick anxiety quiz to better understand your symptoms, see your anxiety level, and find out whether therapy may be a helpful next step.]]></description><link>https://www.bravemindtherapy.org/post/quiz-what-s-your-ocd-level</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfa8431847596b2f54900e</guid><category><![CDATA[OCD]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:06:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1cea_db396bfa7884445387df9e26df16ffab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Leyva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Anxious Are You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take our quick anxiety quiz to better understand your symptoms, see your anxiety level, and find out whether therapy may be a helpful next step.]]></description><link>https://www.bravemindtherapy.org/post/how-anxious-are-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfa22310b3edf3d3dcbbab</guid><category><![CDATA[Anxiety]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:51:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1cea_3bc0dee4f5114d0280e5585a8bf48997~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Leyva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Get Better at Facing Anxiety, Panic, or OCD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxiety still showing up? These 5 common situations can help you understand what’s happening and take one small step forward.]]></description><link>https://www.bravemindtherapy.org/post/how-to-get-better-at-facing-anxiety-panic-or-ocd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dee86b934ce577916d0c7a</guid><category><![CDATA[Anxiety]]></category><category><![CDATA[OCD]]></category><category><![CDATA[Panic Disorder]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:28:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c2251b86bf514ce88489b3a4c6e27917~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Leyva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Common Situations People With Anxiety Go Through (and What to Do Instead of Spiraling)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuck in an anxiety spiral? Learn 5 common thought patterns, reflection prompts, and small steps to help you move forward with more clarity.]]></description><link>https://www.bravemindtherapy.org/post/5-common-situations-people-with-anxiety-go-through-and-what-to-do-instead-of-spiraling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dedf2547c3def1ffedadea</guid><category><![CDATA[Anxiety]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:20:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b9ec313348af41cdb82cc18a36351450~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Leyva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to move forward when anxiety keeps coming back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tired of feeling stuck in anxiety, panic, or OCD? 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