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Cristiane Flôres Bortoncello
Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre , BrazilTitle: Use of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy (GCBT) for adolescents with OCD through a new treatment manual
Abstract
Introduction: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious mental illness,
being common in adolescence with a prevalence of between 2 and 3%.
Evidence-Based Psychology (EBP) refers to the technique of Exposure and
Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) as the first choice of treatment. However, in
adolescents with mild and moderate symptoms, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
is considered the first choice of treatment with the use of pharmacotherapy in
cases of moderate to severe symptoms. CBT can be delivered individually or in
groups. Objectives: this presentation aims to present a manual of Group
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (GCBT), recently developed in Brazil by the
author, to treat adolescents with OCD. Methods: The main findings that
support the manual will be presented, as well as the complexity of treating
this age group, based on evidence and clinical experience. The specificities of
the interventions will also be presented and how they can be major
differentials in the treatment of these adolescents.
Results: The GCBT
manual developed by the author showed excellent evidence of content validity,
in terms of adequacy (Finn = 0.98) and relevance (Finn = 0.99), both on the
specialists and adolescents’ analysis. Now, Brazilian professionals have this
new protocol option in the country as a treatment possibility for this age
group. Discussion: The manual has some advantages over other manuals
available for the treatment of OCD. It is the only tool that has rigorously
followed the steps suggested for the development of manuals and assessments in
the health area, and it is the manual that provides the largest amount of time
for parents/family members to participate in the sessions. The participation of
family members contributes to greater effectiveness in the intervention with
adolescents.
Biography
Psychologist
(ULBRA). Master's degree in medical sciences: psychiatry (UFRGS). PhD in Health
Sciences (UFCSPA). Specialist in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (INFAPA).
Certified in Couple Therapy and specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in
childhood and adolescence (InTCC). Formation in Schema Therapy (WP). Intensive
training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (THE LINEHAN INSTITUTE, BEHAVIORAL
TECH) and certification in Rational Emotive and Behavior Therapy / CBT -
Primary Practicum by The Albert Ellis Institute, International Certification in
Emotion-Focused Therapy Level 1 and 2 by TFE Brazil. Currently a clinical
psychologist, and postgraduate lecturer at Wainer Psicologia, PUCRS (online)
and Instituto VilaElo.
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