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Description
The lecture will address the assessment and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) -Scrupulosity subtype. Scrupulosity is characterized by excessive concern over moral, religious, or ethical correctness. Scrupulosity often involves compulsions, such as excessive prayer, repeated OCD-infused, faith-based rituals, or reassurance-seeking behaviors from family and clergy members. The assessment phase of the training will focus on the use of the Clinical Interview and the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (YBOCS; Goodman et al., 1989).
Treatment strategies will focus on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a first-line cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention that is effective in treating scrupulosity (Abramowitz et al., 2019). ERP involves systematic exposure to feared stimuli, e.g., religious doubts or impulses to engage in OCD-ritualized behaviors, while preventing the accompanying compulsive behaviors that reinforce the disorder (Twohig et al., 2020). Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies will also be discussed to supplement effective OCD treatment (Soondrum et al., 2022).
About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the cognitive-behavioral framework used in the diagnosis and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), with a focus on the scrupulosity subtype
- Demonstrate how to administer and interpret the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) as part of a clinical assessment for OCD.
- Apply Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) techniques in clinical practice to address compulsive behaviors associated with religious and moral obsessions in scrupulosity.
Agenda:
Agenda
00:00–00:05 | Introduction & Overview
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Welcome and objectives
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Defining Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Introduction to scrupulosity as a subtype of OCD
00:05–00:10 | Theoretical Foundations
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Learning theory and OCD: Classical and operant conditioning
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Cognitive-behavioral conceptualization of OCD
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Dispelling myths: Fact vs. fiction in OCD and scrupulosity
00:10–00:20 | Assessment Strategies
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Clinical Interview techniques for identifying scrupulosity
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Overview and administration of the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)
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Understanding OCD subtypes and their clinical presentation
00:20–00:30 | The Role of Collaterals and Case Conceptualization
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Using family, clergy, and community input in assessment
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Therapist “dos and don'ts” when working with scrupulous clients
00:30–00:35 | Treatment Interventions: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
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Core principles and evidence base for ERP in treating scrupulosity
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Designing effective exposure hierarchies specific to moral and religious obsessions
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Addressing common treatment barriers and building client buy-in
00:35–00:50 | Supplementary Approaches: ACT and Scrupulosity
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Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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The ACT Hexaflex and its relevance to OCD treatment
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Integrating ACT into ERP-based care
00:50–01:00 | Clinical Application & Q&A
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Case vignettes and treatment planning examples
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Open Q&A and discussion
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Summary of key takeaways and recommended resources
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
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