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- by Claudette Portelli and Matteo Papantuono
Matteo Papantuono, PhD, is a doctor of psychology in brief and strategic therapy, trainer and coach (Italy, Malta), lecturer at the University of Macerata (Italy). He is the author of Knowledge through Change ; Win without fighting and Le Nuove dipendenze.
Claudette Portelli, PhD, is a doctor of psychology in brief and strategic therapy, CTS psychologist, trainer and coach (Italy, Malta), reader at the University of Malta. She is the author of Knowledge through Change; Obsessions, compulsions, manias: understand them and overcome them quickly ; Win without fighting and Le Nuove dipendenze.
How to define obsessive-compulsive disorders? How to recognize them? Understanding how they work How to treat them?
- 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 .
Lying affects self-esteem and emotions, leading to negative psychological consequences. Self-deception shapes reality, influencing choices and beliefs in positive or negative ways. Awareness of the cost of lying can lead to more honest and healthy communication practices.
- 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 .
OCD is characterized by persistent doubts that lead to anxiety-inducing obsessions and repetitive compulsions. How can we understand this position between doubt and obsessions?
- 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 the treatments adapted to OCD with pathological doubt, the triggering factors, the symptoms and the 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 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.
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 .
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) affects millions of people today. This article details the different natures of OCD, the triggering factors, the symptoms and the treatments using the systemic approach.