The Complexities of ERP Therapy

The Complexities of ERP Therapy

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)—through a clinical and ethical lens.

We unpack the delicate balance between challenging clients and protecting their autonomy, exploring how therapeutic trust, client consent, and collaborative exposure tasks shape the success of ERP. This conversation asks the tough questions: How far is too far in exposure therapy? And what happens when fear is no longer the enemy, but the doorway to healing?


💬 Key themes:

  • The role of informed consent in exposure therapy
  • Building trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship
  • Understanding OCD beyond the symptoms
  • Why a collaborative approach is more effective than a prescriptive one
  • Recognizing when a therapist's anxiety enters the room too


🔖 Chapters

00:00 Introduction to ERP and Client Concerns

02:46 Understanding OCD and Its Impact

05:53 The Role of Trust in Therapy

08:53 Navigating Exposure Tasks Collaboratively

11:51 Ethics of Exposure Therapy

14:54 Client Consent and Collaboration

17:38 Managing Anxiety During Exposure

20:45 The Importance of Client Agency

23:44 Conclusion and Key Takeaways


#ERP #OCDTreatment #ExposureTherapy #TherapyEthics #ClientConsent #MentalHealth #TherapyPodcast #TherapeuticTrust #CollaborativeCare #AnxietySupport #OCDRecovery #EthicalTherapy

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