When someone has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it can affect the entire family. This book is an essential guide to help family members cope with their loved one’s compulsive behaviors, obsessions, and constant need for reassurance. If your loved one has OCD, you may be unsure of how to express your concerns in a compassionate, effective way. In When a Family Member Has OCD, you and your family will learn ways to better understand and communicate with each other when OCD becomes a major part of your household. In addition to proven-effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, you’ll find comprehensive information on OCD and its symptoms, as well as advice for each affected family member. OCD affects millions of people worldwide. Though significant advances have been made in medication and therapeutic treatments of the disorder, there are few resources available to help families deal with the impact of a loved one’s symptoms. This book provides a helpful guide for your family.
On the way to work one day, Deon Roberts was struck with the thought that he hadn't locked his front door. He turned his car around and went home to check the door. It was locked. He didn't think about that incident again until months ...
This book provides a helpful guide for your family.
The problem with avoidant communication is that it often leaves you feeling like you've not gotten what you wanted, which can make you blame yourself. Then, when things finally come to a head, you boil over with anger at your loved one ...
Now, there is hope and help.Dr. Aureen Wagner brings you the latest scientific advances in the treatment of this beguiling disorder along with her many years of experience in treating children and teenagers.
Written by a pastoral counselor who is also a clinical social worker, this book will help you gain insight into the psychological and neurological dimensions of the disorder, the problems of those suffering from OCD, and the development of ...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can tear apart a family. Often family and friends have tried to "stop" a loved one's OCD--with little success. This is the first book specifically for the family and friends of someone with OCD.
With this workbook, you will develop present-moment awareness, learn to challenge your own distorted thinking, and stop treating thoughts as threats and feelings as facts.
A guide to obsessive-compulsive disorder that presents insights and coping skills for the families of individuals who have OCD.
One especially nasty trick that OCD can play on you is making you doubt that your problem is OCD at all. Many kids worry, “maybe it's not OCD this time, maybe this is how I really do feel, maybe I am a bad person." If you think it might ...
If you have harm OCD, it’s time to move past the stigma and start focusing on solutions. This evidence-based guide will help light the way.