Compulsion delay & alternative plan
Gradual ritual delay with scripted responses — for washing, checking, mental rituals.
When to use: Step-down from full rituals toward response prevention.
Gradual ritual delay with scripted responses — for washing, checking, mental rituals. Use the worksheet in session or as homework. Preview the layout on the right — tap it or choose View full preview below for the complete on-screen version.
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Gradually delay the ritual. Pair with an alternative response you script in advance.
Target compulsion
Current delay (seconds/minutes)
New delay goal this week
Scripted alternative (e.g. ‘Maybe, maybe not’ + breathe)
Support person / check-in plan
Related resources
- OCD & compulsionsERP exposure & response prevention logLog trigger, obsession, ritual, exposure task, and anxiety peak — core ERP homework.
- OCD & compulsionsIntrusive thoughts vs you (OCD psychoeducation)Normalize ego-dystonic thoughts; introduce obsession–compulsion loop without reassurance.
- Anxiety & worryExposure hierarchy (SUDS)Rank feared situations 0–100 and plan gradual steps — anxiety, OCD, and phobias.
- Anxiety & worryExposure session logLog each exposure practice: task, peak fear, duration, learning — separate from hierarchy planning.