Dismantle or Defuse?: A Comparative Guide to I-CBT and ACT for Treating OCD and Obsessional Thinking

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Mable Jacquard McGowan

Dismantle or Defuse?

A Comparative Guide to I-CBT and ACT for Treating OCD and Obsessional Thinking

Mable Jacquard McGowan

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English

Jstone Publishing
21 September 2025

Cognitivism, cognitive theory; Clinical psychology; Coping with illness; Self-help & personal development

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Dismantle or Defuse? shows how two evidence-based approaches- Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-tackle obsessive doubt, mental rituals, and the ""what-if"" loop in OCD and obsessional thinking.

Part One: I-CBT explains inferential confusion, the feared-self theme, and reality-sensing steps that help you spot when imagination is posing as fact.

Part Two: ACT teaches defusion, values, and committed action so you can change how you relate to sticky thoughts without arguing with them.

Side-by-Side Tools:

clear checklists to decide when to use I-CBT dismantling and when to use ACT defusion, plus sample scripts, tracking sheets, and relapse-prevention plans.

Everyday Examples:

contamination, checking, harm doubts, relationship doubts, and ""not-just-right"" sensations, with practical exercises you can try at your own pace.

By the end, you'll have a simple method to choose the right tool for the moment: dismantle doubtful stories with I-CBT or defuse sticky thoughts with ACT-then return to meaningful action.

Who it's for:

adults, students, and clinicians seeking a plain-English, step-by-step guide that respects science and focuses on usable skills.

Key topics:

I-CBT, ACT, inferential confusion, cognitive fusion, mental rituals, reassurance seeking, values-based action, reality-sensing, obsessional doubt, self-help for OCD.

By: Mable Jacquard McGowan
Imprint: Jstone Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 141g
ISBN: 9781923604698
ISBN 10: 1923604694
Pages: 98
Publication Date: 21 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active