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The OCD Stories

Dr Michael Greenberg: Q&A on RF-ERP (#429)

Apr 14, 2024
Dr. Michael Greenberg, an expert in Rumination-Focused ERP, discusses how RF-ERP has helped individuals with OCD and the importance of letting go of rumination. He explores challenges with persistent obsessions, justifications for rumination, and the integration of different therapeutic approaches for comprehensive treatment.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognizing the justifications for rumination is crucial in understanding its impact and challenging the validity of beliefs.
  • Transitioning from ERP to psychodynamic therapy can address underlying issues and relational patterns for long-term emotional growth.

Deep dives

Recognizing Justifications for Rumination and Breaking the Cycle

Recognizing the justifications for rumination is crucial in understanding its impact. By identifying the reasons behind persistent rumination, individuals can challenge the validity of their beliefs. An algorithmic approach can help evaluate the rationality of rumination, questioning the inherent logic and effectiveness of the thought process. By exploring the root causes and challenging the constant need to ruminate, individuals can work towards breaking the cycle of obsessive thinking.

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