Role Method with Patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Development of a Method

Author

Megan Marchant, Lesley UniversityFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-18-2019

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MA - Master of Arts

Department

Expressive Therapies

Advisor

Christine Mayor

Abstract

Little has been written about the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using drama therapy. Therefore, I explore the adaptation of role theory and role method (Landy, 1993; Landy, 2001; Landy, 2008; & Landy, 2009) with an individual patient in an inpatient hospital setting who is diagnosed with OCD. Through our sessions, which occurred twice a week for three weeks, I was able to see the rigidity and inflexibility which is present in patients with OCD. In my application of an adapted role method, my patient was able to more deeply explore the “OCD role,” as well as start making steps to allow for more flexibility and spontaneity. I propose that integrating drama therapy, specifically role method, into OCD treatment has the potential to target specific symptoms of OCD and work to untangle the varying complexities of this disorder. I conclude with practice and research recommendations.

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Recommended Citation

Marchant, Megan, "Role Method with Patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Development of a Method" (2019). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 111.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/111