Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Running head: CLINIC PSYCHOLOGY
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Introduction:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term goal orientated psychological
treatment that proved to have the positive outcome in clinical psychology, especially in case of
the obsessive-compulsive disorder (Paul & Paul 2017). It mainly focuses on how the thought,
believes and attitude affects the feelings of individuals. Therefore, it aims to teach the effective
strategies to deal with the several problems throughout life. The efficacy of cognitive behavioral
therapy for the obsessive-compulsive disorder has been subjected to the researches over the past
fifteen to twenty years. The literature building on clinical trials and case studies suggested that
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is considered as an anxiety disorder where controllable
thoughts and rituals individuals need to perform (Johnsen, & Friborg, 2015).. Therefore, studies
from clinical trials and community health suggested that cognitive behavioral therapy is the most
efficient psychological treatment in curing the OCD. This paper will illustrate the foundational
principles of CBT, Basic concepts and apply techniques employed In CBT and strategies for
doing it in the following paragraphs.
Foundational principles of cognitive behavioral therapy:
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a concept that states the interconnection between
thoughts, feelings and physical sensation. Moreover, it also starts the negative thoughts traps in
that vicious cycle. Therefore it helps to deal with the various problem of life so that individual
can lead standard life. Few foundational principles followed by every clinician to provide
accurate treatment. These theories are as follows:
1. CBT is based on a unique evolving formulation of patient’s problem and individual
conceptualization of each patient in the cognitive term. It states that the current thinking of any
individuals contributes to the mood of the individuals and gives rise to the behavior accordingly

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(Beck, 2018). Therefore, identifies the thought processes that associated with distress and
evaluate, formulate more adaptive responses provide the healthy life to every individual. Hence,
improvements of feelings or thought processes give rise to the diverse behavior
2. Cognitive behavior therapy requires a sound therapeutic alliance:
A considerate number of individuals are suffering from depression and anxiety disorder such as
OCD. They often have the urge to repeat the specific actions as the rituals and difficulties in
trusting people. In such a situation, the basic component of the CBT is warmth, genuine regards,
gratitude, caring, empathy and competence. The sound association in such cases aid individuals
with the issues in coming up with various difficulties in life. The people with the OCD become
more optimistic about session and growth equally.
3. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on collaboration and active participation:
Teamwork is the key of every successful organization even in treatment since the sharing of
thoughts and corporation provide a sense of support and security. In order to overcome any
anxiety or psychological disorders every clinicians and patient require to actively participate in
the therapy session because it both ends will be able to share their thought process. It would be
easier for clinicians to address the root of the problem with the support of the thought process
and design strategies for overcoming the various problem of life.
4. Cognitive behavioral therapy is goal oriented and focuses on the present issue:
Cognitive therapy is goal oriented and concentrates solely on the question of individuals. A
considerate number of individuals feel isolated and lonely due to their abnormal thought process
and behavior. In such cases, they are unable to seek help from the clinicians, and even if they
find the problem, mostly they do not voice about their area of concerns (Davies et al., 2015).
Therefore, in those situations, the goal is to encourage individuals to make new friends, interact