Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Adults

Description

The new edition of this concise and popular guide delivers up-to-date, hands-on guidance on the assessment and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), offering a framework for understanding and helping people with this complex and challenging condition. Written by leading experts in the field, this book unpacks the intricacies of diagnosing OCD and explores models that explain the onset, development, and persistence of the disorder as well as its various manifestations.

Continuing Education Information

5 CE Credits, Instructional Level: Intermediate

5 Contact Hours (New York Board of Psychology)

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe obsessions and compulsions, which distinguish obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from other related disorders
2. Identify evidence-based treatment for OCD and the components associated with the intervention
3. List assessments to measure OCD severity and insight
4. Utilize the subjective units of distress (SUDS) scale and exposure response prevention (ERP) components with clients
5. Create a plan for terminating therapy and providing resources to clients for continued remission 

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CE Disclaimers

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