ACT for OCD: End of Session 1 Homework
Key Points
- End session 1 with an introduction to behavior tracking.
- Allow the client to be confused and uncertain at the end of the session.
- Don’t rescue clients.
- It’s important for clients to explore how they respond to their obsessions and distress.
- Set the homework plan.
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Transcript
So, session 1 can end at this point.
This is a session where I find myself often having urges to really tie a bow on the session and make them feel like they’ve really reached some point that’s helpful and wanting them to leave with a lot of clarity. Really resist the urge to give answers or tie a bow on the session for them at this point.
Morrison, K. L., Smith, B. M., Lee, E. B., & Twohig, M. P. (2017). Acceptance and commitment therapy for OC-spectrum disorders. In J. S. Abramowitz, D. McKay, & E. A. Storch (Eds.), The Wiley handbook of obsessive compulsive disorders (pp. 1175–1192). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,Twohig, M. P. (2004). ACT for OCD: Abbreviated treatment manual [Unpublished treatment manual]. University of Nevada.
They may feel confused, and they might be uncertain about how they want to go forward, but you really want to normalize that experience and then just discuss it further at the next session.
Morrison, K. L., Smith, B. M., Lee, E. B., & Twohig, M. P. (2017). Acceptance and commitment therapy for OC-spectrum disorders. In J. S. Abramowitz, D. McKay, & E. A. Storch (Eds.), The Wiley handbook of obsessive compulsive disorders (pp. 1175–1192). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,Twohig, M. P. (2004). ACT for OCD: Abbreviated treatment manual [Unpublished treatment manual]. University of Nevada.