Exposure and response prevention (EX/RP) is considered the gold standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In this approach, individuals are exposed to the feared stimuli hierarchically, starting with stimuli that evoke less anxiety and progressively moving to more distressing stimuli. During exposure, clients are encouraged to refrain from engaging in any neutralising behaviours or thoughts, … Continue reading Exposure and response prevention (EX/RP) the gold standard treatment for OCD