The childhood origins of OCD

This video is broken up into three parts: 1. Basic introduction to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) 2. The critical importance of understanding the sense of self (self-representations) in OCD. Specifically, the concept of 'self-ambivalence'. 3. The childhood experiences that promote self-ambivalence, increasing the vulnerability for developing OCD in adolescence and adulthood. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Abdul Saad Clinical Psychologist www.vitalmind.com.au Facebook.com/vitalmindpsych Reference Guidano, Vittorio F., and Gianni Liotti. Cognitive processes and emotional disorders: A structural approach to psychotherapy. Guilford Press, 1983.