Specialisation Certificate in CBT for OCD

Name: Specialisation Certificate in CBT for OCD
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Practical Strategies for Managing Compulsions and Intrusive Thoughts in Clients

Created byNational Centre for Evidence-Based Mental Health Edinburgh

Last updated 11/2023

English

What you'll learn

Conducting effective assessment for OCD
Educating clients about OCD and its implications
Applying grounding and stabilization techniques
Utilizing imaginal and in vivo exposure in treatment
Addressing common therapeutic issues in OCD treatment

Course content

3 sections • 11 lectures • 1h 17m total length

Disclaimer2:37
Access educational content for therapists on CBT for OCD, guided by a clear disclaimer that emphasizes professional supervision, discretion, ethical guidelines, and staying updated with current practice.
Introduction4:20
Develop high intensity CBT for OCD using exposure and response prevention, including imaginal and in vivo exposure, and guide assessment, formulation, and motivation to endure ERP.
Instructor Bio3:14
Victoria Lacy shares over a decade as a cbt therapist across primary and secondary care, detailing bcp accreditation, supervision, and training in compassion-focused therapy, act, and dbt for evidence-based practice.
Assessment13:50
Learn CBT assessment for OCD using DSM-5 criteria, identifying obsessions and compulsions, five W's, avoidance and safety behaviors, and functional analysis to guide exposure and ERP.

Psychoeducation10:57
Psychoeducation explains exposure and response prevention for OCD, detailing the two-stage plan to weaken obsessions and reduce rituals, using hierarchy-driven tasks and motivation through values and a bully analogy.
Grounding and Stabilisation11:48
Implement exposure and response prevention for OCD by guiding patients with self-monitoring ritual forms, planning ritual prevention with bans, and designing ecologically valid, office- or video-based exposures.
Imaginal Exposure10:20
Master imaginal exposure for OCD within CBT, using fear narratives and looped audio to trigger habituation before in vivo exposure, and to support response prevention across daily life.
In Vivo Exposure11:20
Apply in vivo exposure to OCD, using habituation within sessions and extinction across sessions, with exposure hierarchies for contamination fears and intrusive thoughts, plus imaginal and modeled practice.

Common Issues6:24
Tackle common OCD treatment challenges by diluting exposure tasks, addressing reassurance seeking, and recognizing mental rituals to bolster habituation and effective relapse prevention.
Community Resource0:52
Join the behavior guide facebook group for ongoing cbt for ocd support, resources, and expert answers from an understanding community as you learn, question, and grow.
Bonus1:34
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Requirements

Knowing the basic theoretical assumptions of CBT will be useful because this course will focus on the practical applications.
Theoretical knowledge of what is obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

Description

Welcome to the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) course. This concise yet impactful course is designed for mental health professionals aiming to enhance their knowledge and skills in assisting clients with OCD.

Understanding OCD

The course begins by unravelling OCD, its triggers, manifestations, and the significant impact it has on individuals' lives. This foundational understanding enables the delivery of effective CBT interventions that target the heart of the problem, beyond the surface symptoms.

CBT Techniques for OCD

CBT has proven to be an essential tool in managing OCD. In this course, we centre on the application of the CBT model to OCD cases. This approach includes the identification and challenging of dysfunctional beliefs and patterns, promoting healthier behaviours, and equipping clients with grounding and stabilization techniques.

Key Elements of CBT for OCD

By joining this course, you will learn to:

Carry out effective assessments for OCD.
Provide comprehensive psychoeducation to help clients understand their condition.
Implement grounding and stabilization techniques tailored for OCD.
Utilize Imaginal Exposure and In Vivo Exposure to help clients confront and manage their obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviours.
Navigate common therapeutic issues that arise when treating OCD.

Practical Application

This course seamlessly blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, fostering a comprehensive learning experience. Engage in practical exercises to apply and master the principles of CBT for OCD.

Course Benefits

Upon completion of this short course, you will acquire a detailed understanding of OCD, the skills to formulate and implement effective CBT treatment plans, and the competence to support your clients in their journey through OCD towards enhanced mental health.

Embark on this course today, broaden your therapeutic toolkit, and empower your clients to overcome their OCD. Let's collaborate to foster resilience and healing.

Who this course is for:

Therapists focusing on obsessive-compulsive disorder in their practice.
Mental health practitioners seeking to enhance their skills in psychoeducation and exposure techniques for OCD.
Counsellors who wish to strengthen their abilities in grounding and stabilizing clients with OCD.

Specialisation Certificate in CBT for OCD

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 24min

Techniques4 lectures • 44min

End note3 lectures • 9min

Requirements

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