Lesson Plan
Session 1 Plan
Introduce OCD and germ-related fears, guide personalized goal setting, and conduct an initial visual exposure exercise to begin reducing distress.
Understanding OCD and germ-related anxiety empowers students to recognize their fears, set manageable goals, and practice coping strategies, laying the groundwork for ongoing exposure work.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and OCD Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Discuss Germ-Related Fears
7 minutes
Step 3
Personalized Goal Setting
8 minutes
Step 4
Initial Exposure Exercise
8 minutes
Script
Worksheet
Reading
Reading
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Plan
Review initial exposure work, introduce cognitive coping statements and deep breathing techniques, and practice a higher-level germ exposure using newly learned skills.
Building on early exposure successes and adding mental and breathing strategies strengthens self-efficacy, reduces anxiety during exposures, and promotes long-term coping with germ-related OCD fears.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Progress Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Cognitive Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Practice Deep Breathing
5 minutes
Step 4
Graded Exposure with Coping Skills
10 minutes
Script
Worksheet
Reading
Reading
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Plan
Consolidate learning by reviewing progress, practicing higher‐level germ exposures with coping tools, introducing relapse‐prevention strategies, and creating a personalized long‐term action plan.
Reviewing success and tackling more challenging tasks builds confidence, reduces relapse risk, and empowers the student to manage germ‐related OCD independently.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Comprehensive Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Advanced Graded Exposure
10 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Relapse Prevention Strategies
7 minutes
Step 4
Long-Term Action Planning
8 minutes
Script
Reading
Worksheet
