Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
A user-friendly Cognitive Behavioural Treatment Protocol
Integrate good CBT into your practice
Why do this Course?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be an extremely distressing and debilitating condition, affecting a significant number of the population. Because of this, it is no surprise that as much as 75% of OCD sufferers will also experience another mood disorder (approximately 50% will experience depression). While this condition was once considered untreatable, times have changed, thankfully, bringing great improvements in both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.
A cognitive behavioural approach (CBT) is widely accepted as the psychological treatment of choice for mild-to-moderate severity of OCD (and within this, a specific behavioural treatment known as ‘Exposure and Response Prevention’(ERP)). This is not, however, the perfect solution for everyone. Accessing well-delivered CBT treatment for OCD is a real challenge for many people. It stands to reason, then, that the more psychotherapists who receive good quality training – and supervision – in the proven CBT protocols for OCD, the more the people who can be helped.
The client who presents for counselling/psychotherapy, while perhaps struggling with OCD (and perhaps needing specialised CBT treatment), may also be presenting with other issues. Regardless, it is important that we psychotherapists have a good understanding of OCD (how to recognise it, how it ‘operates’, the essential components to a successful treatment, obstacles to a successful outcome, the role of medication…) and are confident in explaining all this to our client. In this, we help our client to make informed decisions about the treatment they receive.
This online workshop has been carefully designed to provide psychotherapists with the information, understanding and skills to address the problem of OCD. Where a client is presenting with mild OCD, a structured, easy-to-use, treatment protocol for OCD is presented. Whether your established way of working with clients is ‘cognitive behavioural’ or ‘integrative’, this training course will equip you to work confidently and effectively with the client who presents with this issue.
(follow-up training and supervision may be provided on request)
A cognitive behavioural approach (CBT) is widely accepted as the psychological treatment of choice for mild-to-moderate severity of OCD (and within this, a specific behavioural treatment known as ‘Exposure and Response Prevention’(ERP)). This is not, however, the perfect solution for everyone. Accessing well-delivered CBT treatment for OCD is a real challenge for many people. It stands to reason, then, that the more psychotherapists who receive good quality training – and supervision – in the proven CBT protocols for OCD, the more the people who can be helped.
The client who presents for counselling/psychotherapy, while perhaps struggling with OCD (and perhaps needing specialised CBT treatment), may also be presenting with other issues. Regardless, it is important that we psychotherapists have a good understanding of OCD (how to recognise it, how it ‘operates’, the essential components to a successful treatment, obstacles to a successful outcome, the role of medication…) and are confident in explaining all this to our client. In this, we help our client to make informed decisions about the treatment they receive.
This online workshop has been carefully designed to provide psychotherapists with the information, understanding and skills to address the problem of OCD. Where a client is presenting with mild OCD, a structured, easy-to-use, treatment protocol for OCD is presented. Whether your established way of working with clients is ‘cognitive behavioural’ or ‘integrative’, this training course will equip you to work confidently and effectively with the client who presents with this issue.
(follow-up training and supervision may be provided on request)
What will I get from this course?
On completion of this online workshop, participants will;
- Know the criteria for assessing, diagnosing (DSM V), and measuring Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Have a clear understanding of the differences and similarities between OCD and other anxiety disorders
- Be clear on the theory and the structure of a specific cognitive behavioural treatment protocol for OCD.
- Be practiced in having a structured conversation, and developing a cognitive behavioural ‘case formulation’, with a client
- Be confident in presenting this case formulation to the client, as a way for them to understand THEIR Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Know how best to present the treatment plan to the client (either as a stand-alone treatment, or as a specific protocol-driven treatment integrated into their broader therapy programme)
- be practiced in creative ‘cognitive re-structuring’ techniques, as a way of challenging some of the client’s unhelpful thoughts and beliefs about his/her experiences
- be practiced in applying simple (but powerful) ‘behavioural experiments’ that further help to challenge the client’s beliefs about his/her OCD experiences
- understand how and when to use mindfulness in managing OCD
- be aware of some of the common pitfalls/traps to look out for when working with this ‘sneaky’ condition!
- Take away a comprehensive resource pack, packed with useful information and resources to support them - and their clients - throughout the treatment process.
- have considered how this treatment can family members.
Is this course suitable for me?
This course is influenced by the amazing work being done in the UK on ‘Improving access to psychological therapies’(IAPT). Extensive clinical studies have shown that ‘low intensity’ cognitive behavioural interventions can be delivered, safely and competently, by psychotherapists from different theoretical backgrounds - as well as other healthcare practitioners (GPs, practice nurses, social workers…) if they receive appropriate training.
If you work with clients who struggle with mild/moderate OCD, then this course will add tremendously to your skills - and your confidence - in working with this group. Prior introductory training in CBT will, of course, be beneficial. However, no previous such CBT training is necessary for this workshop. If you want a learning experience that equips you to deliver a proven treatment intervention, with confidence and expertise – then this is the course for you!
If you work with clients who struggle with mild/moderate OCD, then this course will add tremendously to your skills - and your confidence - in working with this group. Prior introductory training in CBT will, of course, be beneficial. However, no previous such CBT training is necessary for this workshop. If you want a learning experience that equips you to deliver a proven treatment intervention, with confidence and expertise – then this is the course for you!
How the course is structured?
This online course has been created using the materials developed for our popular ‘offline’ workshops and is accompanied by downloads of the Resource Packs normally provided at these workshops. Quality learning demands our full attention, which is why we have arranged this course into short modules.
There are approximately four hours of audio-visual presentations (PPP's) in total: Eight modules, each about 30 minutes long (easily digestible!). Also, you will have opportunities to use simulated therapy clips to add depth to your learning and understanding of key techniques. All of this allows you to complete this course at your own pace and to get the maximum learning value from it.
Each of the four sections is followed by a Quiz – which must be submitted. Submission of the final quiz will signal your completion of the course. The pass mark for the Quiz is 75%.
There are approximately four hours of audio-visual presentations (PPP's) in total: Eight modules, each about 30 minutes long (easily digestible!). Also, you will have opportunities to use simulated therapy clips to add depth to your learning and understanding of key techniques. All of this allows you to complete this course at your own pace and to get the maximum learning value from it.
Each of the four sections is followed by a Quiz – which must be submitted. Submission of the final quiz will signal your completion of the course. The pass mark for the Quiz is 75%.
About the Presenter
Rosario has been providing psychotherapy, as an independent practitioner, for the past twenty years. Specialising in treating Depression and the Anxiety disorders, using integrated cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Rosario has remained committed to excellence in the delivery of; psychotherapy, supervision, online resources and courses, and the training of other psychotherapists and healthcare professionals in the delivery of ‘good CBT’, using specific treatment protocols.
With a Masters degree in Family Therapy & Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a certificate in clinical Supervision, among others, Rosario is also an accredited member of both BACP and BABCP.
With a Masters degree in Family Therapy & Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a certificate in clinical Supervision, among others, Rosario is also an accredited member of both BACP and BABCP.