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Penn State Worry Questionnaire
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1. Trigger / Intrusion: What is the situation, thought, memory, image or sensation that is triggering the OCD?
2. Initial Reaction: What feelings, urges or reactions am I noticing?
3. Intensity of Reaction: How strong is the initial reaction?





4. Obsession: What introspections, ruminations, worries or self doubts follow the trigger or intrusion?
5. Obsessional Patterns: Which of the following OCD patterns are maintaining the problem?






6. Re-appraisal: What is a helpful and values congruent response to the obsessional thought?
7. Compulsion: What unhelpful checking, control or reassurance-seeking behaviour is used to stop or avoid the obsessional anxiety?
8. Effectiveness of Compulsion: How effective is the checking, control or reassurance-seeking behaviour?




9. Alternative Response: What helpful, workable and sustainable action can I take in response to the OCD?
10. Acceptance / Willingness: What uncomfortable feelings am I willing to make space for to achieve this?
11. Values / Goals: How will this move me closer to my personal values and goals?
12. Satisfaction / Accomplishment: How rewarding will it feel to face up to the OCD in the service of my personal values and goals? (Rate 0-100%).