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When Parenthood Feels Frightening™

A trauma-informed, Christ-centered course on postpartum OCD and the frightening intrusive thoughts loving parents are most afraid to say out loud — for mothers, fathers, and the people who support them.
$199 · 6 modules · 36 lessons · Lifetime access

Having a frightening thought about your baby does not make you a danger — for many new parents it is a symptom of postpartum OCD, one of the most misunderstood and under-recognized perinatal conditions. This course explains what these thoughts are, why loving parents have them, how the OCD cycle works, how it is distinguished from depression and psychosis, and the treatments that genuinely help — all in plain language, without shame, and grounded in real clinical science and gentle faith.

What's inside

1

The Thoughts No One Wants to Admit

Understanding Postpartum OCD and Intrusive Thoughts

2

Mothers, Fathers, and the Hidden Family Experience

Risk, Differences, and Barriers to Care

3

The OCD Cycle

How Thoughts, Fear, and Compulsions Keep Each Other Going

4

Is This OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Psychosis?

Screening, Assessment, and Safety

5

Treatment That Works

CBT, ERP, Medication, and Recovery Supports

6

Healing as a Family

Relationships, Faith, Support, and Life Beyond OCD

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Read the first lesson before you decide — then enroll to unlock all 36 lessons and your certificate of completion.

GraceRoot Institute · graceroot.institute · This course is educational and does not replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you fear you may act on a thought, or a baby is in danger, seek emergency help immediately.

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GraceRoot courses are psychoeducational learning programs, not emergency care, legal advice, or a replacement for therapy. Certificates document GraceRoot completion. Court, employer, board, or continuing education acceptance should be confirmed before purchase unless a page states a specific approval.