exposición y prevención de respuesta

Exposición y prevención de respuesta (exposure and response prevention, ERP) is a psychological technique mainly used to treat OCD. It involves gradually exposing a person to situations or objects that trigger their anxiety or obsessive thoughts, without allowing them to perform their usual compulsive responses as a way to reduce their fear over time. This process helps individuals learn that the feared consequences are unlikely or manageable, decreasing the urge to perform compulsions. The goal is to build resilience and enable the person to face their fears confidently, ultimately reducing OCD symptoms.