Targeting the function of inner experiences in obsessive compulsive and related disorders

Authors

Michael P. Twohig, Utah State UniversityFollow
Brooke M. Smith, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Current Opinion in Psychology

Volume

2

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

1-1-2015

First Page

32

Last Page

37

Abstract

Current versions of cognitive behavior therapy have been shown to be effective for obsessive compulsive and related disorders. Recently there has been an increased shift toward targeting the function of inner experiences (e.g. obsessions, urges to hair pull) over their form or content. A handful of treatments target the function of inner experiences to such a large extent that they might be considered a shift. This paper reviews these treatments and their supporting data in the treatment of obsessive compulsive and related disorders.

Recommended Citation

Twohig, M. P. & Smith, B. M. (2015). Targeting the function of inner experiences in obsessive compulsive and related disorders. Current Opinion in Psychology, 2, 32-37.