COGNITIVE THERAPY FOR OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

This paper discusses three cognitive models for the obsessive compulsi ve disorder (OCD). Further, a cognitive formulation of OCD which stres ses the importance of the perception of danger and responsibility is d escribed. Several specific cognitive interventions, which address the estimation of catastrophes and the perception of personal responsibili ty, are presented and illustrated with patient material. Furthermore, problems with cognitive therapy with OCD patients are described and so me solutions for these pitfalls are discussed. Finally, the findings o f controlled studies into cognitive therapy with OCD are given.