Treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Course overview

OCD is easy to identify when symptoms pertain to fear of germs or orderliness and perfectionism, but OCD presents in many ways that are often missed by clinicians. In treatment, clinicians often feel stuck when traditional tools fail or even appear to make OCD symptoms worse. For example, teaching clients to challenge thoughts can sometimes backfire and lead to hours of compulsive analysis, self-reassurance, or mental replay. This training is designed to improve diagnosis of OCD and lead to better understanding of how to effectively use exposure therapy to help clients improve functioning.