Beschreibung:
Focusing on empirically supported cognitive behavioral strategies, and richly illustrated by case presentations throughout, this book offers a reader-friendly overview of what the latest research has shown about how most effectively to treat OCD.
Contents: Part I: What Do We Know About OCD. Recognition and Diagnosis of OCD. Differential Diagnosis: What Is OCD and What Is Not? What Causes OCD? The Maintenance of Obsessions and Compulsions. Overview of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. Part II: How to Conduct Consultation and Treatment for OCD. Consultation I: Diagnosis and Treatment. Consultation II: Recommending a Treatment Strategy. Information-Gathering and Case Formulation. Cognitive Therapy: Education and Encouragement. Treatment Planning I: Rationale and Hierarchy Development. Treatment Planning II: Response Prevention, Support, and Clarification of the Plan. Conducting Exposure Therapy Sessions. Wrapping Up and Following-Up. Addressing Obstacles in Treatment.