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Meet Aliya McNeil, who not only recently graduated from the MA in Clinical Psychology, but is also diving into her PhD journey backed by the esteemed Vanier Graduate Scholarship. Unraveling the mysteries of OCD, her research promises to bridge theory and real-life experiences.
Shame is closely related to attachment insecurity and to fears of receiving compassion. My PhD research will extend this work by examining the role of shame in the development and maintenance of obsessions and compulsions.
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