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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) affects millions of people today. The treatment, to be effective, requires first defining the type of OCD from which the patient suffers. This article details treatments adapted to OCD without rituals or pathological doubt, the triggering factors, symptoms and treatments using the systemic approach.
- by Lact
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) affects millions of people today. The treatment, to be effective, requires first defining the type of OCD from which the patient suffers. This article details treatments adapted to OCD with rituals, triggering factors, symptoms and treatments using the systemic approach.
- by Dr. Padraic Gibson
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
Human communication is a complex ballet of connection and disconnection, where every movement and silence plays a crucial role in shaping our relationships and our psychological well-being. Padraic Gibson, PhD, takes us into the depths of this dynamic, revealing how the principles of systems therapy and Palo Alto communication theory can help us understand and improve our daily interactions. By deciphering the language of our behaviors, this text illuminates how we can strengthen our connections with others and ourselves.
- by Dr. Padraic Gibson
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
The article addresses strategic dialogue in systemic therapy, showing its role in transformative change for patients. He studies how structured dialogue can lead to corrective emotional experiences, helping to redefine reality and overcome dysfunctional behaviors. The importance of persuasion in therapeutic communication is also explored, highlighting the impact on patients' well-being.
Exploring obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), describing its characteristics such as intrusive ideas and compulsive behaviors. This article addresses the diversity of OCD manifestations, the difficulties of diagnosis and treatment, and proposes a systemic perspective for a better understanding and management of these disorders.
- by Dr. Padraic Gibson
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
In “How Perception Can Unlock Our Potential,” Padraic Gibson, PhD, invites us to explore the profound impact of our perception on our reality and our ability to shape the future. Drawing on the work of Heinz von Foerster and other systems approach thinkers, this article offers an in-depth reflection on how our perceptions shape our understanding of problems and the creation of solutions. Through an exploration of lateral thinking, the influence of social pressure, and the need for a paradigm shift in education and learning, Gibson guides us toward discovering our untapped potential and co -creation of a brighter future.
- by Dr. Padraic Gibson
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
In “Getting Caught in a Mind Trap,” Padraic Gibson explores the complexity of obsessive-compulsive disorder and mind traps through a strategic systems approach. The family therapist examines how our perceptions shape our reality and how negative cycles form and persist. It offers valuable insights into creating and escaping these problems, highlighting strategies to transform our mental reality and improve our well-being. A captivating and informative look at the nature of the human mind and methods for overcoming mental difficulties
- by Dr. Padraic Gibson
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
“The Paradox of Spontaneity,” Padraic Gibson, family therapist and supervisor, explores one of the greatest behavioral paradoxes. This article examines how the contradictory demand for spontaneity can lead to stress, anxiety and anxiety disorders in various aspects of daily life. Through concrete examples and in-depth analyses, discover how to recognize and overcome these paradoxical situations to improve your mental well-being