Ocd therapy

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Use this worksheet with students who have OCD. This handout describes techniques for managing the compulsions that accompany OCD.

Contamination OCD is where a person experiences unwanted obsessive thoughts and fears of being contaminated, contaminating others, or contracting and spreading an illness. Examples of contamination OCD compulsions include showering for hours, avoiding crowded spaces, or hand-washing until their skin becomes raw.

Religious and Moral Scrupulosity are OCD subtypes pertaining to one's religious or moral character and are treatable with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

OCD doesn't define a person. It shouldn't define you 😌 Recovery from OCD is possible, with the right support, therapy, and self-care practices. So if you're struggling with OCD, know that you're not alone. 🤗 We got you, always 💜💜 Send a DM or click the link 💜💜