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MANAGEMENT OF OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER - A CASE STUDY

    1 Author(s):  PANKAJ SINGH

Vol -  6, Issue- 10 ,         Page(s) : 133 - 139  (2015 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH

Abstract

The present case study describes an intensive treatment approach targeting specifically obsessional thoughts and compulsive behaviours, directed at helping “K,” a 32-year-old Male suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with contamination obsessions and washing/cleaning compulsions. Due to official commitment K was unable to physically undergo the treatment program and thus interventions were given through telephonic instructions. Since treatment program was carried out without K's physical presence, a mutual contract was established to execute the intervention program effectively with K and his wife. K's wife helped K to sincerely practice the techniques instructed by me. K and his wife were highly motivated to execute the treatment program effectively. This intervention program based on Behaviour Therapy was successfully implemented after physical interview and diagnosis. The program consisted of intensive, multi-modal treatment Program, four hours per day, six days per week, for twelve weeks.

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