{"product_id":"9781572244290","title":"Cognitive Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Guide for Professionals","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cognitive Approach to Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, this manual presents for the first time a purely cognitive approach to treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This approach avoids the highly distressing exposure component of exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) that is commonly used to treat the symptoms of OCD. Not only does this cognitive therapy (CT) approach open up the option of psychotherapy to those OCD sufferers who resist exposure-based therapy, it also holds great promise for treating OCD sufferers with mental rituals as well as those who struggle concurrently with depression, anxiety, and other symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strategies described in this book focus intensively on the intrusive thoughts that can trigger negative beliefs and drive compulsive behaviors. The manual begins with a brief review of current facts about OCD. Then it describes how cognitive therapy can be applied to OCD. The several treatment modules that follow outline a brief three-to-four session approach therapists can use to help clients make real progress on their OCD beliefs and behavioral symptoms. Each module is complemented by a series of client worksheets and handouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis purely cognitive approach to OCD offers a number of benefits including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCT avoids the discomfort of prolonged exposure and response prevention (ERP)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe therapy can be conducted entirely in the therapist's office\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCT is especially useful for patients with mental rituals and neutralizing strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe treatment is based on NIMH-funded research and is empirically supported\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Harbinger Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055638561008,"sku":"9781572244290","price":35.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781572244290_p0.jpg?v=1763796227","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781572244290","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}