ERP 4 OCD- Ultimate Guide to treating OCD by Justin K. Hughes, MA, LPC

HERE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS:
I. You, Me, & OCD
-Normative intrusive thoughts vs. in OCD: Over 90% of people endorse having intrusions
-Difference between “normal” and OCD intrusions: More distressing, Resisted more strongly, More repetitive

II. The Basics of OCD.
-What is OCD?
-Prevalence and onset.
-Examples of.
-Etiology (Eat-a-what?).
-Course and disability.

III. Treatment
-CBT with ERP.
-SRI’s.
-Adjuncts and Alternatives.

IV. ERP In ACTION- 10 Steps
1) Assessment, Assessment, Assessment.
2) Track and Monitor.
3) “Roadmap” Planning.
4) Exposure practice.
5) Support.
6) Cognitive Work.
7) Additional Tools (like mindfulness).
8) Values development.
9) Problem Solving.
10) Relapse Prevention.

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[katrinahalfaker]

I am a huge fan of exposure therapy (especially prolonged exposure therapy) - thank you for this resource, it's been helpful!

[kirstenrudd]

Any advice on how to build an erp plan around something that is actually toxic, like lead?

[pragya]

Thankyou for your efforts . Usually I dont comment on any youtube videos but I want to say that you are doing a great job for the world .

[JasonLeonPike]

This is excellent! Thank you. When you talked about the subtly of compulsions and said “...look away quickly”, I went “oh...” A tiny lightbulb flickered on.

[justinkhugheslpc]

Nate Peterson asked "How much time do you take doing one exposure?" This really depends. Readiness, willingness, and more are needed. Some clients start their first exposure on the first day after assessment. Some require more groundwork. That's the beauty- as therapists we can work hard to meet someone where they are at and personalize.

[zezzez]

Thanks for sharing this :) I am a fresh-out-of-college therapist from Turkey. Your sources was so beneficial! Can you address any sources to watch/read to plan the first erp session?

[zezfz]

Hey Justin! My question is about how to do exposures with sexual content if you are a Christian? I have Scrupulosity and i have a sexual obssesion: sexual thoughts with womans, fear of looking so much for attractive womans etc.. Do you have any tips of exposures i can do without hurt my faith? Love your job, God bless you

[muhammedcagrkartal]

Hi, what do you think about performing the treatment over the phone without a video call all themes in general ?