OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD) 219 C. It was difficult for the client to get in touch with, clarify, and express emotions, as his/her pattern is to detach himself/herself from feelings; this pattern was reflected to the client. 31. Assign Ericksonian Task (31) A. The client was assigned an Ericksonian task of performing a behavior that is centered around the obsession or compulsion instead of trying to avoid it. B. As the cli ent has faced the issue directly and performed a task, bringing feelings to the surface, the results of this were processed. C. As the client has processed his/her feelings regarding the anxiety-provoking issue, the intensity of those feelings has been no ted to be diminishing. D. The client has not used the Ericksonian task and was redirected to do so. 32. Develop Ritual Interruption (32) A. The client was helped to develop a ritual of a very unpleasant task that he/she agrees to perform each time he/she experiences obsessive thoughts. B. The client has begun to implement the distasteful ritual at the times of experiencing obsessive thoughts; his/her experience was reviewed. C. The client reports that engaging in the distasteful ritual has interrupted t he obsessive thoughts and the current pattern of compulsion; his/her progress was reinforced. D. The client has not used the ritual interruption technique and was reminded to use this helpful technique. 