Supporting Our Families is a monthly livestream created for parents and caregivers raising children with OCD. Hosted by Chris Baier, this series addresses the real-world challenges families face—from navigating difficult behaviors to managing burnout and compassion fatigue—while offering practical strategies to support kids in managing OCD effectively. Each session features expert insight and opportunities for parents and caregivers to ask questions and connect with others who understand this journey.
Meet the Host: Chris Baier
Chris Baier is a parent of a teenager with OCD living in Brooklyn, NY, so he understands the struggles parents and young kids go through on a daily basis dealing with this disorder. Over the past few years, he’s used his affiliation with producing UNSTUCK: an OCD kids movie to advocate for those with OCD and their families around the world. Chris has spoken at mental health conferences, created OCDeconstruct, a global digital OCD Conference, and hosted OCD Kids Speak Out, a monthly live stream show. You can connect with him on Twitter/Instagram @baierman.
What You’ll Learn
- Strategies for responding to challenging OCD-related behaviors in children of all ages
- Tools to reduce burnout and compassion fatigue for parents and caregivers
- Ways to motivate kids while supporting independence and treatment goals
- Guidance from experts on building a supportive, informed home environment
- Reassurance that you are not alone in navigating OCD as a family
Live Schedule
- Held monthly on the 3rd Thursday @7–8pm ET
- Free and open to parents and caregivers
How to Watch
- Watch live or catch up on-demand via YouTube
- Subscribe to the playlist to receive new episode notifications
Featured Episodes
OCD Basics for Parents
An introduction to OCD designed specifically for parents and caregivers, covering symptoms, treatment basics, and how families can support recovery.
Back to School Edition
A conversation focused on school-related challenges, accommodations, and supporting kids with OCD during academic transitions.
When Obsessions or Compulsions Involve a Family Member
An in-depth discussion on navigating OCD symptoms that directly impact parents or siblings, with practical guidance for maintaining healthy boundaries.
Supporting Our Families Livestream is supported by JACK Mental Health Advocacy. JACK was created to change the way those living with OCD and anxiety and their families navigate the challenges of mental illness, fight stigma, and obtain quality education, support, and treatment.