Challenge contamination-specific appraisals by examining the realistic probability of harm, the role of disgust vs danger, and what "clean enough" means.
Contamination Reappraisal Worksheet
PreviewWhat did you touch / encounter?
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What do you believe will happen?
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Disgust level (0–100)
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Actual danger level (0–100)
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What is the realistic probability of harm?
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Is this about disgust or genuine danger?
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What would 'clean enough' look like for someone without OCD?
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Revised danger level (0–100)
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What did you learn?
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A formulation based on Salkovskis' cognitive model of OCD — mapping intrusions, responsibility appraisals, distress, and neutralising behaviours.
Build a graded exposure hierarchy for Exposure and Response Prevention therapy. List anxiety-provoking situations, rate them, and plan structured exposures.
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