Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP) Therapy for OCD
Exposure and Response Prevention:
At Bread and Roses Therapy, we offer Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP) Therapy to support folks who experience symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Anxiety Disorders.
Exposure and response prevention (ExRP) is the evidence-based treatment of choice for learning to manage obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). In this treatment, individuals with OCD are “exposed” to their fears (thoughts, feelings, sensations) and they learn to tolerate them without engaging in their typical response (checking, asking for reassurance, engaging in a compulsion or ritual, ruminating, worrying).
Goals of ExRP:
- Increase your ability to tolerate distress and anxiety related to obsessions and compulsions
- Practice exposure to anxiety-provoking thoughts without engaging in compulsive behaviors
- Live a value guided life without feeling