Rethinking Cognitive Psycho-education -4T Model- in the Psychotherapy of Religious Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Report of Three Resistant Cases
In recent years, efforts to develop more effective methods for treating religious obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have intensified. A noteworthy contribution to this field, titled “Rethinking Cognitive Psycho-education -4T Model- in the Psychotherapy of Religious Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Report of Three Resistant Cases”, has been published in the Journal of Spiritual Psychology and Counseling. This study, conducted by Dr. Clinical Psychologist Taha Burak Toprak, examines the applicability and effectiveness of the 4T Model through three resistant cases.
The article offers a new beacon of hope, particularly for cases of religious OCD that do not respond to traditional methods. The thought-action fusion is one of the fundamental issues in religious OCD. The 4T Model, which explains cognitive processes through four stages—Tahayyul (Imagination), Tasawwur (Conceptualization/detailed imagination), Taakkul (Reasoning/reflecting), and Tasdik (Confirmation)—aims to help individuals distinguish between their obsessions and their beliefs and values.
The three resistant cases in the study, despite failing to respond to traditional therapies, showed significant improvement with the 4T Model. During the treatment process, individuals learned to distinguish between their obsessions and their values and beliefs, leading to reductions in OCD symptoms, anxiety, and depression levels. The model proved particularly effective in restructuring the relationship between cognitive processes and behavioral responsibility while maintaining a delicate balance with religious beliefs and practices.
This article serves as a new source of hope for mental health professionals and individuals struggling with religious OCD. You can access the full text of the article through the link below:
