Cognitive Restructuring Archives - Center for Psychological & Behavioral Science

OCD Treatment (ERP & CBT): Exposure & Cognitive Restructuring

by Steven J. Seay, Ph.D. | Sep 15, 2011 | CBT, ERP, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

The most effective treatment for OCD, exposure and response prevention (ERP), is built on a combination of cognitive and behavioral strategies.Question: To what extent would a change of mindset (e.g., changing my expectations for myself) be helpful in recovering from...

OCD Treatment: OCD vs. Me. How do I Tell the Difference?

by Steven J. Seay, Ph.D. | Sep 14, 2011 | CBT, ERP, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

You are not your OCD. One important part of OCD treatment involves recognizing that your symptoms do not define you.Question: Because many of my OCD rituals are related to my professional identity, I'm worried that changing my rituals will somehow change those parts...