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Behavioral group therapy with obsessive-compulsives: an overview

W Fals-Stewart1, S Lucente

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego.

International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Behavior therapy, including exposure and response prevention, is effective for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). A recent study shows these treatments can be successfully applied in a group therapy setting for OCD patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Behavioral Therapy

Background:

  • Effective psychotherapeutic interventions for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) have been developed over the last two decades.
  • Behavior therapy, specifically exposure and response prevention (ERP), offers lasting benefits for most patients adhering to treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the procedures for applying exposure and response prevention in a group therapy context for OCD patients.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and application of ERP in a group setting for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized exposure to anxiety-evoking stimuli.
  • Implemented response prevention to address compulsive rituals.
  • Applied these techniques within a group therapy format for individuals with OCD.

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Main Results:

  • The study successfully applied exposure and response prevention techniques in a group therapy context.
  • This approach proved effective for treating certain patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
  • Group therapy provides a viable alternative setting for ERP in OCD treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Exposure and response prevention are effective treatments for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
  • Group therapy is a successful modality for delivering ERP to OCD patients.
  • This approach offers a potentially scalable and effective treatment option for OCD.