Modifying cognitions in the treatment of OCD in young people

Williams, T. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0072-3316 (2018) Modifying cognitions in the treatment of OCD in young people. In: Storch, E., McGuire, J. and McKay, D. (eds.) Clinician’s Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:. Elsevier, San Diego, CA. ISBN 9780128114278 doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-811427-8.00007-1

Abstract/Summary

There are several models of the maintenance of OCD which implicate cognitive factors. In this chapter a number of cognitive features of patients with OCD are considered. Cognitive treatment starts by considering the nature of thoughts in general before considering more OCD specific cognitions. The development of an individualized formulation indicates which cognitions need to be addressed using experiments, discussion and other methods for promoting change. As treatment progresses the formulation changes to fit the remaining issues, until the OCD is at a level where it no longer interferes with the young person’s life.