A cognitive behavioral workshop for subclinical obsessions and compulsions

The effects of psychoeducation on thought-action fusion, thought suppression, and responsibility

“…Although previous research has demonstrated the immediate effects of a brief intervention on TAF endorsement (Zucker et al, 2002) as well as longer-term effects of a more intensive intervention on TAF endorsement (Zucker et al, 2006), the current study is the first to establish that the effects of a brief intervention can be sustained for at least a two-week period. Moreover, although two weeks is a relatively short period of time, these results have potential clinical significance.…”

“…Zucker et al concluded that these results suggest that mere psychoeducation can impact individuals' appraisals of a disturbing, intrusive thought. Zucker, Craske, Blackmore, and Nitz (2006) followed this work by investigating the effects of a cognitivebehavioral workshop in individuals with subclinical OCD. The findings suggested that those who attended the workshop had lower average TAF scores both one month and five months after the intervention, suggesting that the effects of the intervention demonstrated longevity.…”

Exploring the role of metacognition in obsessive–compulsive and anxiety symptoms

“…However, analogue studies are thought to be useful in understanding the underlying mechanisms of OCD, since sub-clinical OC symptoms are thought to represent a milder form of OCD (Gibbs, 1996). Although definition of sub-clinical OC symptoms is unclear and there are no universal criteria for selection of analogue populations, subclinical obsessions and compulsions are frequent in the population, result in significant distress and are thought to be an important target for investigation (Zucker, Craske, Blackmore, & Nitz, 2006). Second, the MOCI measured obsessional thoughts, rather than compulsive behaviors (Myers and Wells, 2005).…”

Obsessions and Compulsions in the Community: Prevalence, Interference, Help-Seeking, Developmental Stability, and Co-Occurring Psychiatric Conditions

“…The use of existing quick screening tools (35) is feasible and would greatly increase the detection of potentially distressing obsessions and compulsions in the community. A recent study (36) suggests that brief cognitive-behavioral work with individuals with subclinical OCD symptoms may reduce such symptoms in the long run, but this area of research is still in its infancy. Cost-effectiveness analyses will be required to decide whether these cases should be treated, but such calculations should take into account that treatment of mild cases might prevent a substantial proportion of future serious cases (37).…”