Months of previous exposure-based therapy hasn’t given Bob much relief; he comes to Wilson claiming that now is his worst time with OCD, which he’s suffered from since age 10. Intelligent and physically fit yet consumed with “repeater” behavior that detracts from his life goals, Bob lacks real-world tools to manage his anxiety, and lacks much hope for change.
Wilson’s compassionate but firm approach takes the view that “If [clients] don’t risk the feared consequence, they can’t get better.” Over two sessions, Wilson leverages Bob’s innate fighting spirit to support him in “moving toward” the anxiety that drives his compulsive behaviors, helping him more fully engage with his discomfort and fundamentally change his circumstances.
By watching this video, you will:
- Learn the core concepts of Wilson’s approach to treating the severe OCD client.
- Understand how to conduct a highly focused assessment.
- Identify tools for helping clients increase their tolerance of uncertainty and discomfort.
Length of video: 2:43:00
English subtitles available
Individual ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-360-X
Group ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-361-8
Group ISBN-13 #: 978-1-60124-361-4
R. Reid Wilson, PhD is a licensed psychologist who directs the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Center in Chapel Hill and Durham, North Carolina. He is also Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Wilson specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and is the author of
Don’t Panic: Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks (Harper Perennial, 1996),
Facing Panic: Self-Help for People with Panic Attacks (Anxiety Disorders Association of America, 2003), and is co-author with Edna Foa of
Stop Obsessing! How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions (Bantam, 2001). Wilson served on the Board of Directors of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America for twelve years and was Program Chair of the National Conferences on Anxiety Disorders from 1988-1991. In 2014 The Anxiety and Depression Association of America honored Wilson for a lifetime of service in treating anxiety disorders, awarding him the Jerilyn Ross Clinician Advocate Award at its annual conference in Chicago.
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CE credits: 2.5
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the core concepts of Wilson's approach to treating the severe OCD client
- Discuss how to conduct a highly focused assessment
- List tools for helping clients increase their tolerance of uncertainty and discomfort
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Course Reviewed January 2023