Exposure and Response Prevention for Pure Obsessional OCD-Recording: ERP for Pure O

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Video Summary

The talk by Dr. Justine Barry focuses on using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP) for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), particularly &quot;pure obsessional OCD&quot; or &quot;pure O&quot;. Dr. Barry, with 20 years of specialization in OCD treatment, discusses the distinction between overt compulsions like hand-washing and the more subtle compulsions of pure O, which involves mainly obsessive thoughts rather than visible behaviors. The presentation explains how ERP helps patients confront and reduce anxiety over these thoughts without resorting to compulsions. Dr. Barry highlights the importance of psychoeducation to inform clients about unwanted thoughts, helping them manage distress by challenging their thought-emotion connections. The session also incorporates elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), aiming to reduce cognitive attachment to OCD thoughts by emphasizing values and tolerance of uncertainty. A range of strategies including cognitive diffusion and values-driven action are discussed, though some techniques, like thought diffusion, may be adapted for children and adolescents. The session concludes with practical tips and resources for practitioners working with clients experiencing pure O.

Keywords

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Exposure and Response Prevention

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Pure Obsessional OCD

Psychoeducation

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Cognitive Defusion

Values-driven Action

Anxiety Management