Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – understanding OCD and how best to treat it

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – understanding OCD and how best to treat it

Why take this course:
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is not only distressing for sufferers but for their family members and friends too. Contrary to the popular view of OCD as being harmless over-cleanliness or simply checking things over and over again, people living with OCD experience a high level of anxiety – and the condition can damage their relationships, social and work lives, and physical health.

What will you learn:
New information that will enable you to help OCD sufferers more effectively
A better understanding of OCD, what it is and how it develops
The ability to recognise the less familiar types of OCD – these are often missed by both client and therapist
An effective 4-step method for treating OCD
New ways to help people overcome their compulsive tendencies
Illuminating video clips of OCD sufferers describing their experience
Helpful ways parents and educators can prevent signs of OCD in children and teenagers from developing further
The important role of guided imagery in treatment and why it improves success rates
How to separate the person from their OCD
‘Pure O’ – we look at ‘purely obsessional’ OCD, where people experience distressing intrusive thoughts without any external signs of compulsions
The chance to observe effective therapy for OCD and discuss case studies
How obsessive compulsive disorder fits with other psychological conditions – and with autism
What to do when OCD symptoms are firmly entrenched
The opportunity to discuss some of your own cases with a highly knowledgeable tutor
How to handle challenging cases successfully and more…