Understanding and Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach

This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding and treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

It provides a cognitive approach to OCD, incorporating both cognitive and behavioral processes, and offers a step-by-step guide to psychological treatment that integrates psychoeducation, cognitive techniques, and behavioral therapy (exposure and response prevention).

The book tailors the choice of techniques and delivery modes for individuals presenting with a wide range of specific OCD symptoms, such as contamination fears and cleaning rituals, fears of harm and compulsive checking, symmetry and ordering, and severe obsessions with mental rituals.

The techniques are illustrated with numerous case examples; clinical forms and handouts are provided for use with patients.

A final chapter suggests strategies for overcoming common obstacles in treatment.

This book is a must-read for students and clinicians learning about this powerful approach to treatment.