Understanding Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
Understanding Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD By Spenser Gabin, AMFT at BOLD Health Hello, I’m Spenser Gabin, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at BOLD Health. Today, I want to discuss Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is considered the gold standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). What is OCD? OCD is characterized…
ERP vs. Traditional Therapy: What’s the Difference?
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and Traditional Therapy are two distinct approaches to mental health treatment. While ERP is a specific type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) primarily used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Traditional Therapy encompasses a broader range of psychotherapeutic techniques used for various mental health issues. History and Evolution The history of…