Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a highly effective model of therapy, but most people fear undertaking the exposures if their anxiety gets too high, after all, they have created elaborate compulsions to manage this anxiety and suddenly being told to expose themselves to the things they fear can be a bit daunting. In my … Read more

One of the things I’ve noticed in therapy sessions with clients is that when I explain the concept of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) many people worry that it will be too much for them, telling that even though they agree in principle with the model, their own particular fears are just too big and … Read more

In my recent articles I’ve mentioned SUDS; Subjective Units of Distress and today I want to explain them in detail as I refer to them often when I teach or talk about Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. I’ll try to distill two decades of clinical experience working with individuals with OCD, and provide … Read more

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is widely recognised as the gold-standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It’s endorsed by top organisations like the National Institute for Health and CareExcellence (NICE) and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) for its effectiveness in reducing symptoms. Possibly because so many people read about the model on the Internet or self-help books, more and more people are looking for strategies to help themselves, or … Read more

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) stands as a cornerstone of effective treatment for a range of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and phobias. I write about it often on MoodSmith in relation to overcoming all types of OCD, but I thought I should take a moment today and explain the rationale behind. I appreciate that … Read more

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), is a highly effective treatment for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). But what some people don’t know when the first come for therapy is that not all models of therapy are right for your issue, and not all people are suited to the particular types of therapy. I’ve been working … Read more