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ACT for OCD: Doing Compulsions Mindfully in Session
Key Points
- Explain the autopilot and manual override modes to the client before introducing the practice.
- Emphasize that, to disrupt any patterns we have for ourselves, we’ve first got to be aware that they’re happening while they’re happening.
- Make the client pause while they’re doing their compulsions, to help them analyze their experience.
- Guide the exercise so the clients have enough practice, but don’t push them beyond their willingness levels.
