Reviews psychological treatments that lack adequate evidence for OCD or may actually worsen symptoms. Examples include thought-stopping and relaxation-based approaches. The article explains why inappropriate treatment can reinforce compulsions, increase… Read more »
Live Training: BTTI for Treating OCD in Communities of Color
The IOCDF is committed to partnering with Communities of Color in our efforts to expand access to training and clinical education for OCD treatment. The BTTI for Treating OCD in… Read more »
Live Training: Online Consultation Groups
This interactive, web-based training opportunity enables clinicians to improve their skills in treating OCD and related disorders through a series of 90-minute, small-group sessions. Each small group will consist of… Read more »
Handout: Hoarding Disorder Fact Sheet
Provides an overview of hoarding disorder, including persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, strong urges to save items, and clutter that interferes with living spaces or functioning. The fact… Read more »
Handout: Trichotillomania Fact Sheet
Explains trichotillomania, or hair-pulling disorder, as recurrent hair pulling that can cause noticeable hair loss, distress, and functional impairment. It describes urges and tension surrounding pulling, common pulling locations and… Read more »
Article: OCD Treatment Guide: Best Evidence-Based Therapies, Medications, and New Advances
The treatment guide below outlines the first, second, and third-line treatment approaches available to those impacted by OCD. It also outlines adjunctive treatments that can be incorporated to help improve… Read more »
Article: Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
Explains ERP, the leading evidence-based psychological treatment for OCD. It describes how individuals gradually confront feared situations, thoughts, or sensations while resisting compulsions and avoidance. The resource explains treatment planning,… Read more »
Article: Adjunctive Treatments: Cognitive Therapy For OCD
Describes cognitive therapy for OCD, which focuses on identifying and challenging exaggerated beliefs and distorted interpretations that contribute to obsessional fear and compulsions. Treatment may include cognitive restructuring and behavioral… Read more »
Article: Adjunctive Treatments: Use of DBT in OCD Treatment
Explains how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills can complement ERP by helping people manage difficult emotions, distress, relationships, and urges to engage in compulsions. DBT is not presented as a… Read more »
Article: Adjunctive Treatments: Mindfulness-Based Therapy for OCD
Describes mindfulness-based therapy as an approach that helps people change their relationship with intrusive thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations rather than trying to eliminate them. It incorporates mindfulness with CBT/ERP… Read more »