CBT for OCD: A Group for Learning and Support

Led by Tony Wells, Ph.D.

Tony Wells, Ph.D.Workshop Description:  Many people have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).  In fact, recent research puts the prevalance at one in forty people.  People with OCD struggle with upsetting thoughts, worries, or images, and often get stuck in rituals to relieve the anxiety that follows.   They commonly end up avoiding certain places or situations, because of the OCD, often not wanting to endure the tiresome rituals.  

Fortunately, much is known about the condition and research has clearly shown that CBT is effective for OCD, leading most individuals to have significantly fewer symptoms and a significantly higher quality of life.

This group will help people understand the nature of OCD and how their symptom profile fits in to the general model for the disorder.  Participants will understand more clearly the relationship between situations that trigger them, distress, and their rituals.  They will learn strategies for breaking the cycle, how to engage in exercises to weaken the OCD pattern, and how to better resist engaging in rituals to reduce their anxiety.  

Participants will learn a ton, get support from each other, and break the process of getting better down in to manageable steps.

Date: Monday nights from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (starting as soon as enough participants have registered)

Location: RICBT, Inc., East Providence, RI

Cost: The cost of this twelve-week seminar is $480.

To Register: please call our office and speak with one of our Intake Coordinators (Kaitlin, Kim, Joanne or Stephanie) at 401-294-0451 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .