9781440872549

1440872546

9781440872556

"Two to three percent of the global population suffer from OCD. Of that number, approximately five percent of OCD sufferers report having religious or moral obsessions. Scrupulosity, an often under-recognized subtype of OCD, leads those affected to mistake clinical OCD symptoms for committing sins, offending God, or being morally corrupt. Many people with scrupulosity or moral perfectionism turn to clergy for help rather than a mental health professional.This book, authored by a therapist among the most experienced in the world in dealing with this disorder, covers the symptoms, diagnosis, history, development, causes, and treatment of scrupulosity. Intended for students, mental health professionals, and clergy, this essential resource includes the latest theory, research, treatments, and case studies necessary to recognize and destigmatize scrupulosity as well as encourage optimal treatment outcomes and relapse prevention"-- Provided by publisher.

"Scrupulosity, moralosity (moral perfectionism), and obsessive guilt tend to be overlooked conscience-related factors in OCD assessment and treatment as the focus is primarily on symptom reduction. Research on OCD is prolific and informs clinical practice. This book has provided the most current knowledge on the topics it covers, but it is likely that new information will be available from ongoing research, technologies, and psychosocial studies that share the common goal of eradicating the all too often devastating effects the disorder has on the lives of all those whom it touches"-- Provided by publisher.

Social, cultural, and historical views on religious behavior : what is and is not OCD

Effects of scrupulosity and moral perfectionism on normal stage development

Cleanliness is next to Godliness : getting physically, spiritually, morally, and emotionally pure

Soul purification: confessions, prayer, repentance, reassurance seeking, and still no mercy

Obsessive moral emotions : demand for perfection

Righteous eating

"Deadly" sinning, sexual obsessions, mental adultery, and death

Saving the planet : scrupulous hoarding and green guilt

Created this way : evolutionary and neurobiology overview

Treatment and relief : behavior therapy and cognitive strategies

Clergy response : soul crushing or soul saving?

Supplemental strategies to augment treatment outcome, relapse prevention, and recovery.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder > Religious aspects.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder > Treatment.

Perfection > Religious aspects.

Purity, Ritual > Psychological aspects.