Psychological intervention in traumatic events in a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Clinical case.

ABSTRACT
Stressful and traumatic events are closely related to the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), constituting a barrier in the conventional treatment of this disorder, especially when it comes to early and recurring experiences that have compromised safety and well-being basic needs. The case of a patient diagnosed with OCD presenting comorbid symptoms of post-traumatic stress is exposed. In the therapeutic approach, both events that acted as precipitating factors and events related to early childhood experiences are considered relevant. The psychological intervention considers an integrated approach that includes eye movement desensitization and reprocessing  therapy (EMDR) and Young’s schema therapy techniques. The results show a reduction in problem behaviours.