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Family-Based Treatment of Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Clinical Considerations and Application

Lindsay M Anderson1, Jennifer B Freeman2, Martin E Franklin3

  • 1Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Duke University, 2608 Erwin Road, Suite 300, Durham, NC 27705, USA.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|June 21, 2015
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Family-based intervention effectively treats pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by improving family coping strategies. This approach enhances behavioral repertoires to manage OCD symptoms and family interactions.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Family Therapy

Background:

  • Pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) presents unique challenges within family dynamics.
  • Effective interventions require addressing both individual symptoms and family system interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview and practical understanding of family-based treatment for pediatric OCD.
  • To highlight contextual family processes influencing OCD symptom presentation.
  • To review empirical support for family-based interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on family-based interventions for pediatric OCD.
  • Discussion of the clinical application of family-based cognitive-behavioral therapy.
  • Inclusion of case vignettes to illustrate practical considerations.

Main Results:

  • Family-based intervention enhances family members' behavioral repertoires for managing OCD.
  • This approach effectively addresses OCD symptoms and improves family interactions.
  • Contextual family processes significantly influence symptom presentation and treatment outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Family-based treatment is an effective strategy for pediatric OCD.
  • Enhancing family coping mechanisms is crucial for symptom management.
  • Clinical application requires attention to family dynamics and tailored cognitive-behavioral strategies.

Keywords:
Cognitive-behavioral family-based treatmentFamily accommodationFamily-based treatmentObsessive-compulsive disorderPediatric OCD

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