The History of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
The majority of the research and current information on the theories and techniques utilized in working with individuals with Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) focus on the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I recently became interested in the history of OCD and decided it would be beneficial to examine past theories and techniques to better understand the transition from early scientific approaches to current practices in treating OCD and ROCD.
The history of obsessive-compulsive disorder, the Os and Cs, can be traced back prior to the 1400’s (Short History of OCD, 2009). Prior to the Renaissance, it was believed that mental illness
The majority of the research and current information on the theories and techniques utilized in working with individuals with Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) focus on the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I recently became interested in the history of OCD and decided it would be beneficial to examine past theories and techniques to better understand the transition from early scientific approaches to current practices in treating OCD and ROCD.
The history of obsessive-compulsive disorder, the Os and Cs, can be traced back prior to the 1400’s (Short History of OCD, 2009). Prior to the Renaissance, it was believed that mental illness