OCD And Inferential Confusion: Carl Robbins Explains Imagination Vs. Reality | KorResults.com

In this episode, Carl Robbins, director of training and senior clinician at the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland, delves into the concept of inferential confusion in OCD. He explains how individuals with OCD can confuse their imagination with reality, leading to compulsive behaviors.

Carl discusses the principles of inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) and how it helps address these cognitive distortions. Learn about the differences between ICBT and traditional exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, and gain valuable insights into choosing the right approach for treating OCD.

This video provides an in-depth understanding of inferential confusion in OCD, highlighting how ICBT can help individuals distinguish between reality and imagination and offering guidance on choosing the right therapeutic approach to manage OCD symptoms effectively.

Our Guest

Carl Robbins is the Director of Training and Senior Clinician at the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland. With over 35 years of experience treating OCD and related disorders, Carl has been a mentee of Dr. Sally Winston and has attended multiple trainings through the IOCDF, ADAA, and ABCT.

He has also presented at the IOCDF and ADAA conferences on OCD and recently underwent individual training with Dr. Fred Aardema, the co-developer of Inference-based CBT for OCD. Carl is passionate about promoting the dissemination of ICBT in the US through various platforms, including consultation, teaching, lectures, social media, and podcasts.

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✅Timestamps

0:00 Introduction
0:38 Meet Carl Robbins
1:11 Understanding Inferential Confusion in OCD
3:03 Difference Between Reality and Imagination in OCD
4:42 Principles of Inference-Based CBT
9:55 Selective Reasoning in OCD
11:05 Choosing Between ERP and ICBT
18:19 Hope and Choices in OCD Treatment
18:43 How to Connect with Carl Robbins

This video is about OCD And Inferential Confusion: Carl Robbins Explains Imagination Vs. Reality. But It also covers the following topics:

OCD Reality Vs. Imagination
OCD Treatment Approaches
OCD Therapeutic Techniques

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[charlesstover]

This is brilliant. I’ve been doing erp with a therapist for 8 months. I’d say it’s gotten me 75% better.
I’m beginning to believe Icbt is going to get me through the finish line.
Thanks for the content! We need more Icbt therapists like yourself posting videos.

[JL-slmq]

I found that the following cycle is often seen in OCD: first a certain imagined catastrophic outcome (example jail) will be there and around that now a whole story will be crafted and now the person categorizes all those dangerous activities that could lead to the worst possible ourcome (jail) and from there the compulsions and distrust in the own senses just fuel the whole cycle.

[KaifArslan]

Very informative video, I do many compulsions while disregarding the reality.

[ThisOffendsMeTV]

I enjoyed this video quite a bit. He’s got that wide professor from a movie vibe and he’s knows his OCD. Can tell he’s a good guy wanting to change things for folks. Also, thank YOU, I Enjoyed this episode. Thanks ma’am🤝🏼

[marianvideo]

Hi, I'm from Europe, but I think there is actually a wrong transcript / subtitle at time 17:20. It should be "ERP and ACT or ACT on its own"... as ACT means Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), if I am correct ;).
Anyway, thank you, from this I'm adding Carl Robbins to my list of favorite ICBT explainers. :)

[johnlui]

Good show, I watched your other videos very informative.

[kalabgirma]

So, i see doctor carl's point but actually to doubt the results of a result and where it could have gone wrong when there is a point that does not make sense is not obssessional, for i have heard of and sometimes seen that results are mistakenly reported, so context always matters, as this is a life threatening condition.