This paper is part of a series that explores the application of different therapies to a case of
obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). It describes the application of an optimizing …

The majority of treatment research on OCD has focused on pre/post treatment efficacy of
exposure-based interventions, with less attention directed towards (a) understanding …

Exposure therapy is an effective approach for treating anxiety disorders, although a
substantial number of individuals fail to benefit or experience a return of fear after treatment …

An estimated 2-3% of the population is affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
This is a chronic condition that significantly affects daily functioning and quality of life. Many …

Consistent findings suggest that exposure and response prevention (ERP) procedures are
highly effective in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, the studies that …

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by distressing thoughts and
repetitive behaviors that are interfering, time-consuming, and difficult to control. Although …

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a highly debilitating disorder. Fortunately there are
treatments that help the majority of OCD sufferers. The behavioral treatment with the most …

The psychological treatment of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) with exposure and
response prevention (ERP) methods is one of the great success stories within the field of …

This article addresses the use of exposure therapy for OCD as informed by an acceptance
and commitment therapy (ACT) framework. The model on which ACT is based is covered …

Behavior therapy, specifically exposure plus response prevention (ERP) has been firmly
established as the treatment of choice for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However …