Firstly, this therapy manual offers the reader an overview over Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the latest advances in research. The main part of the manual is dedicated to specific intervention techniques (e.g. techniques to deal with obsessive compulsive thoughts etc.) that can be used in therapysessions, as well as difficulties that may occur during treatment and how to deal with these. Furthermore, newer cognitive approaches and self-help approaches are explained. Together with the detailed case studies, this manual is a great help for therapists treating patients with OCD. Target Group: psychotherapists, specialists working in psychiatry and psychology, specialists in psychosomatic medicine, clinical psychologists, counsellors, teachers and students of psychology.