Tag: erp
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Discovering Your True Self: A Guide for OCD Management
Believe in yourself without the compulsions. Why? Because the obsession is a fictional story, it’s not a true portrayal of your authentic self and experiences and therefore does not require safety-seeking behaviours.
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From CBT Therapist to Author: Carol Edwards Shares her Knowledge on Visual Tourettic OCD
While visual Tourettic OCD shares the origins of classic OCD, it also involves involuntary gazing, possibly linked to heightened exogenous attention from external sources.
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Understanding OCD: The Difference Between Remission and Cure
When treating OCD, two terms are often used: “cure” and “remission.” While these terms may seem similar, there are important distinctions between the two.
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How to Overcome Non-Contact Contamination OCD (Exclusive Content)
This 15-page document differentiates non-contact contamination obsessions from contact contamination fears, detailing aversion to touching and the resulting fear of disease transmission. It examines how this differs from non-touch human interaction and explores the associated consequences. The document also discusses treatment methods, providing motivational interview examples and a homework checklist.
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How A Different Evidence-Based Treatment Can Effectively Help With Obsessive Doubt and Uncertainty
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves obsessions and compulsions triggered by fear and doubt, impairing daily life. Inference-based therapy helps individuals reconnect with reality and overcome OCD. “3 Effective Ways to Treat OCD and Reclaim Your Life” by Carol Edwards provides more information on this evidence-based treatment.
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How Guilt Affects People with OCD and How to Overcome It
It’s not unusual for people with OCD to ruminate and analyse harmful thoughts. For example, “What if it’s something I want to do?” “If it isn’t, why do I get the urge that makes me think I do?”
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I-CBT Therapy for OCD: A Breakthrough Approach
Since nothing can validate an obsession, terrible things can only happen in your imagination. Therefore, what is the point of compulsions? Remember, you don’t need compulsive behaviours to protect your authentic self because an obsession isn’t about you; it’s about an imaginary self OCD presented to you.
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Address Staring OCD: Look Inside
‘Address Staring OCD’ by Carol Edwards is a fascinating book that offers a range of techniques to complement exposure-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), providing hope and guidance for those seeking to overcome this variation of OCD. Additionally, it features a dedicated chapter on inference-based cognitive therapy, offering a comprehensive approach to tackling OCD.
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Relationship OCD: Why Groinal Response Doesn’t Make You A Cheat (Exclusive Content)
Jo struggles with relationship-intrusive thoughts related to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Despite undergoing evidence-based treatment, she faces challenges resisting compulsions and seeking reassurance due to her brain’s cortex. Understanding the biology of OCD and cognitive therapy helps her navigate and improve the effectiveness of exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy.