3 Things That ERP for Children Can Do
When your child is living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it can feel exhausting for them—and for you as a parent, too. You may see your child stuck in repetitive routines, worried about “what ifs,” or needing constant reassurance. The good news is that there is an effective treatment available. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) , a type of CBT for children and adolescence, is widely considered the gold standard for OCD. But what can ERP actually do for your child? Here are three powerful ways ERP can help: 1. Break the cycle of OCD OCD works by trapping children in a cycle: anxious thoughts (obsessions) lead to repetitive actions (compulsions) that temporarily relieve anxiety. ERP helps children face their fears step by step while resisting the urge to perform compulsions. Over time, this breaks the cycle and reduces OCD’s grip on their daily life. 2. Build confidence and resilience ERP gives childre n a chance to discover their own strength. Ea...