OCD Style Worksheet
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HappierTherapy
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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What is the theory behind the OCD style worksheet?
Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors in Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be of many styles/types. They vary from person to person, however, there are some categories that are formed on the basis of the most commonly found OCD patterns. Every individual’s symptoms fall within any of these common categories, although the themes are sometimes overlapping. When you identify your style you choose the most appropriate strategies and coping styles to work on those themes effectively.
How this OCD styles worksheet can help you?
This OCD styles worksheet is a way to psycho-educate yourself about the different styles of patterns in OCD. The detailed description of each style and its possible compulsive behaviors can help you get a better understanding of every OCD style and its rituals. You can further identify your OCD style and compulsions. In this way, you can have an idea that your OCD pattern/style is not just your problem but many other people also experience them. So instead of feeling bad about it, you can start working on them.
How to use this OCD styles worksheet?
This OCD styles worksheet is best for psychoeducation and identification of your OCD pattern/style. You just need to download the worksheet or you can have one in hard copy. Take out some time from your busy day and study this worksheet with focus. You will be able to easily identify your style and compulsive behaviors in response to those anxiety-provoking intrusive thoughts.