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Role of the Partner in <br />

Couples Therapy for OCD <br />

• Learn about the vicious cycle of OCD <strong>and</strong> how <br />

treatment works <br />

• Be present at the treatment sessions, but gradually <br />

withdraw from involvement in treatment <br />

• Posi@ve reinforcement of healthy (non-­‐OCD) <br />

behavior <br />

• Gentle but firm reminders not to avoid or use safety <br />

behaviors <br />

• Emo@onal support during exposure <strong>and</strong> response <br />

preven@on <br />

FRIDAY<br />

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