Cognitive-behavior therapy of obsessive-compulsive disorder. BRAM Victoria

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can have a strong influence on working capacity and bring severe and painful sensations. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (KPT) turned out to be a very effective method that helps people to overcome the OCD. This very heterogeneous psychological disorder is often complicated by factors dependent on context, and therefore psychotherapists often remain at a loss how to apply their knowledge when they face specific difficulties in the clinical practice of treating such a disorder. This book gradually conducts the reader through an understanding of the foundations and principles of the use of KPT for the treatment of OCD in a clear practical style. In the illustrative material of specific clinical cases and the leading principles of therapeutic intervention based on the formulation of each such case, light is spilled in this book on special tasks and their solutions in the treatment of the RCR method. The book also explains how typical difficulties that occur during the treatment of OKR, including comorbidity, perfection, shame and family participation in the appearance of symptoms of this disorder. Everywhere in the book, useful tips are given to eliminate the difficulties that often arise in obtaining the treatment of OCD and observing its course. The book can serve as a guide to advanced practice of treating OKR for practicing psychologists of all levels of qualifications.