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IFS Talks

IFS-informed OCD treatment with Melissa Mose

Dec 14, 2023
Melissa Mose, a specialist in OCD treatment, discusses integrating IFS into OCD therapy, the challenges of treating OCD, and how IFS enhances traditional interventions. Topics include brain glitch theory in OCD, treating protective parts, trust-building in therapy, and promoting IFS-informed approaches to OCD.
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Quick takeaways

  • IFS offers a compassionate, experiential alternative to CBT for OCD treatment, integrating elements of ERP for personalized healing.
  • Understanding OCD as a neurological 'hiccup' reveals the interconnected roles of scanning parts and protective systems in symptom manifestation.

Deep dives

Melissa Moze: Shifting from CBT to IFS for OCD Treatment

Melissa Moze discusses her transition from treating OCD with CBT to using IFS, highlighting the benefits of IFS in providing a more nuanced, experiential approach to exposure-based treatment. She emphasizes the importance of attachment and areas common with IFS in her therapeutic journey, drawing parallels between IFS sessions and exposure with openness and curiosity. By integrating IFS with ERP, she enhances the treatment's effectiveness by staying experienced near with clients' specific parts, fostering a more personalized and holistic healing process.

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