Application of Imagery Construction in Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Abstract
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common clinical mental disorder with complex etiologies. At present, there are many psychological treatments for OCD with varying therapeutic effects. In this case study, Imagery Construction Technique, an innovative sub-technique of Imagery Communication Psychotherapy, was adopted. Through sub-personality splitting, sub-personality environment mapping and storytelling, the client’s psychological state was revealed, inner conflicts were relieved, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms were improved, achieving favorable therapeutic effects.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research
Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Theory and Practice of Psychological Counseling
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 83–88
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN