GRADED EXPOSURE WORKSHEET OCD
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a severe mental illness in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas, or sensations (obsessions).
Graded exposure is a way of treating a range of anxiety problems by exposing patients to specific situations they are fearful of. OCD can be treated through graded exposure.
What Are The Theories Behind This Worksheet?
- Graded Exposure therapy
This is an evidence-based treatment used to tackle the avoidance of feared situations, activities, or objects due to anxiety.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a type of psychotherapy used to help individuals improve distorted thoughts and behavioral patterns associated with mental health conditions such as OCD.
How Will This Worksheet Help You?
This worksheet is intended to help individuals overcome fear or anxiety by gradually exposing them to the dreaded situation/s.
How Should You Use This Worksheet?
This worksheet should be used when symptoms of OCD seem unbearable and control your mental and emotional well-being.
This worksheet is best practiced between you and your psychologist/ therapist to help you conquer your obsessions and compulsion behaviors.
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References
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American Psychological Association. (© 2023). Anxiety. Available at: https://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety. [Accessed April 14,]
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Care Clinic. (© 2023). Graded Exposure Therapy: How To Overcome Your Fear. Available at: https://careclinic.io/graded-exposure-therapy/. [Accessed April 14, 2023]
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IOCD.org. (© 2023). What is OCD? Available at: https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/. [Accessed April 15, 2023]
