Click here! or read below. What We’re Learning About Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) “During the holidays my obsessions are the worst. Doctor, I must know whether I’m in the right relationship! I cannot go on like this. Every little thing triggers my relationship doubts. When I see couples buying each other holiday gifts or families…
Letting It Linger: : Exploring the Longitudinal Effects of Relationship-Related Obsessive-Compulsive Phenomena [Szepsenwol, Shahar, & Doron, in press]
We thank all those participating in our pilot study of GGRO! below are the results of the study. Background: Previous research has linked relationship-related anxieties, doubts and preoccupations (i.e., relationship obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms; ROCD) with reduced functioning, decreased relational and sexual functioning and lower mood. As knowledge of ROCD is emerging, individuals with such symptoms may be…
In a research meeting dedicated to advancing OCD treatment with Profs Paul Salkovskis, Randy Frost, Gail Steketee, David Veale, David Clark, Associate Prof. Guy Doron presented a paper about ROCD in a section dedicated to the homogeneity and heterogeneity of obsessive-compulsive phenomena (Chaired by Prof. Randy Frost).
Four papers were given in A symposium dedicated to ROCD (see our previous post) and the additional two papers were given as a part of two additional symposiums on OCD. Doron, G., Karp , E., & Szepsenwol, O. (2016). Assessing cognitive factors in Relationship obsessive compulsive disorder (ROCD) symptom using International Intrusive Thoughts Interview Schedule:…
The symposium was entitled: “Common and specific factors associated with relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) symptoms in a variety of close relationships and contexts” and included the following papers.: Doron, G., Efrati , Y., & Szepsenwol, O. (2016). Relationship obsessions as an inter-related category of OCD: an experimental investigation. Paper presented at the 8th World Congress…
Update, October 2026: The GG apps have since evolved into ocd.app. See our ocd.app page for the current app. ‘GG relationship’ the new app developed to help in the treatment of ROCD symptoms is out. To download from the iTunes store press HERE To read more about eh new app click HERE.
According to Professor Guy Doron and his colleague Gur Ilany, the application developed (named ‘GG Relationship’) was especially designed for dealing with relationship doubts and fears. The application is based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – one of the most research-supported psychological therapies. According to CBT models, negative self-talk – individuals’ ongoing interpretations of…
16/12/16 Historical keynote by Prof. Guy Doron in Ankara, Turkey, on ROCD research. Recording currently unavailable. The former recording link is no longer accessible. This entry is retained as a historical record of Prof. Guy Doron’s keynote on ROCD research in Ankara, Turkey. For other recorded interviews, see our podcasts and videos page.
See Associate Professor Guy Doron interviewed by Stuart Ralph on ROCD: Click here for the interview