Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive compulsive disorder causes anxiety and distress for sufferers and those close to them. It is characterised by fear and intrusive thoughts which leads the person to engage in ritual behaviours as an attempt to manage those fears. Not understanding this condition fully can lead to well intentioned efforts which can maintain the behaviour(s)
This
one day experiential course is aimed at anyone working in a supportive role with people and those who wish to gain knowledge about this complex and misunderstood condition.
Course objectives and content:
- To gain an understanding of the nature of OCD and how to recognise the symptoms that characterise it.
- To explore how some “neutralising” behaviours attempting to deal with the anxiety can keep the problem going
- To learn about the approaches shown to alleviate this condition
- Through the use of case studies and multimedia illustrations, explore the nature of recurrent obsessions, intrusive thoughts and compulsions in OCD
- To identify the different categories of obsessional worries and repeating rituals
- To explore how changing thoughts and behaviours can help those suffering with OCD
The course is mapped against the following Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS) Units, and against the Health and Social Care National Occupational Standards (HSCNOS) level 3 Units:
DANOS: AB6, AA2, AB1, AB2, AD1, AF1, AG3
HSCNOS: HSC379, HSC365, HSC338, HSC386, HSC332b, HSC31a, HSC330, HSC35a, HSC328, HSC397, HSC3103