Daring to Challenge OCD: Overcome Your Fear of Treatment and Take Control of Your Life Using Exposure and Response Prevention
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (583 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 160882859X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Five Stars" according to Loren Kraut. Excellent book. So glad to find it.. "A very important book for those of us who have" according to Bridgette Carpenter. A very important book for those of us who have to deal with a severely OCD family member. Jeff Bell is such an inspiration. He gives us hope that the OCD monster can be tamed and brought under control. The OCD sufferer does not have to roll over and play dead when this seemingly enormous anxiety beast bellows and rears its ugly head!. If you or someone you know suffers from OCD, If you or someone you know suffers from OCD, then you might want to pick up this book. Although I do not suffer from OCD and cannot apply this book to myself, it seemed to be well researched with a lot of suggestions on how to manage your OCD. The author includes the stories of three people who have different OCD symptoms to help illustrate her points and make them seem attainable. If you suffer from OCD, you might want to pick up this book. It may be able to help you alleviate some of the symptoms of OCD if not, at l
This straightforward and compassionate approach to ERP is a real contribution for clientsand for clinicians, this text is an invaluable resource for improving our skills at helping clients commit to treatment.”Laura B. Mason, PhD, clinical professor in the department of psychology at University of California, Berkeley and associate director of the UC Berkeley psychology clinic. Joan Davidson explains in clear and accessible language, with plenty of practical exercises, what to expect and how to prepare for treatment. If you or someone you know is suffering from the agonizing symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), read this book! You’ll learn that you are not aloneand you’l
But you may also be reluctant to start treatment due to fears and misconceptions regarding therapy—particularly exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy. If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may suffer from obsessive thoughts and anxiety, and use compulsions to alleviate your distress. You know, more than anyone, how debilitating this condition can be. If you are considering treatment, you may ask yourself, What will my therapist expect me to do? Will treatment be too difficult for me to handle? Will I be asked to do things that put me at risk?What are realistic expectations for recovery? This book will demystify treatment for OCD so that you can face your fears and start changing your life. In Daring to Challenge OCD, anxiety specialist Joan Davidson, PhD, gives a thorough overview of ERP, what to expect during treatment, and offers gentle guidance to help you finally overcome the common fears and obstacles that can stand in the way of getting the help you need. They want to hear from others who have successfully completed therapy. Three clients with different OCD symptoms share their personal stories and insights about OCD and treatment. And if you are a therapist helping clients build motivation to engage in ERP, this book offers real treatment stories an