Exposure therapy for OCD from an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) framework

Authors

Michael P. Twohig, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jonathan S. Abramowitz, University of North Carolina
Ellen J. Bluett, Utah State University
Laura E. Fabricant, University of North Carolina
Ryan J. Jacoby, University of North Carolina
Kate L. Morrison, Utah State UniversityFollow
Lillian Reuman, University of North Carolina
Brooke M. Smith, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Journal of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders

Volume

6

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

1-1-2015

First Page

168

Last Page

173

Abstract

This article addresses the use of exposure therapy for OCD as informed by an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) framework. The model on which ACT is based is covered, including its philosophy, basic research, targeted process of change, individual treatment components, and general manual. Specific suggestions for how to prepare, select, set up, and conclude exposure exercises from an ACT perspective are included and illustrated using the case of Monica as an example. Empirical support for this approach is briefly covered.

Recommended Citation

Twohig, M. P., Abramowitz, J. A., *Bluett, E. J., Fabricant, L., Jacoby, R. J., *Morrison, K. L., Reuman, L., & *Smith, B. (2015). Exposure therapy for OCD from an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) framework. Journal of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders, 6, 168-7-173.