The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD: Reclaim Your Life and Help Your Loved One

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD by Jonathan S. Abramowitz When a loved one is trapped in a cycle of obsessions, its a struggle for the whole family. Throwing a lifeline to spouses, parents, and others, a renowned psychologist reveals that well-meaning attempts to accommodate these rituals can make OCD worse and strain relationships FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When a loved one has OCD, its a constant struggle. It hurts to see your spouse so anxious or your teen spending so much time alone. Youve tried logic, reassurance, even accommodating endless rituals--but, too often, these well-meaning attempts actually make OCD worse. Psychologist Jonathan Abramowitz has worked with countless families affected by OCD, and he understands the strain. He also knows you can turn things around. Grounded in state-of-the-art treatment research, this compassionate guide helps you change your own behavior to support your loved ones recovery. By gently but firmly encouraging the person you care about to face their fears, you can stop being controlled by the disorder, disentangle yourself from unhealthy patterns, and see your whole family grow more confident and hopeful. Vivid stories, dos and donts, and practical tools (which you can download and print for repeated use) help you follow the step-by-step strategies in this life-changing book. Author Biography Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD, ABPP, is Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Research Professor of Psychiatry, and Director of the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Clinic at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Abramowitz conducts research on anxiety disorders and has published over 250 articles, book chapters, and books. He serves as Editor of the Journal of Obsessive–Compulsive and Related Disorders and is on the editorial boards of several other scientific journals. He is past president of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and serves on the scientific and clinical advisory board of the International OCD Foundation. Dr. Abramowitz is a recipient of the Outstanding Contributions to Research Award from the Mayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and the David Shakow Early Career Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology from Division 12 of the American Psychological Association. His books include The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD; Getting Over OCD, Second Edition; and The Stress Less Workbook (for general readers), and Exposure Therapy for Anxiety, Second Edition (for mental health professionals). Table of Contents Introduction I. Understanding OCD 1. What Is OCD? 2. How Does OCD Set Its Trap? 3. How Do Families Get Entangled in OCD? 4. Treatment That Can Help Your Relative--and Your Family II. Preparing to Untangle Yourself from OCD 5. Why Your Loved One May Refuse Treatment--and What You Can Do 6. Learning the Facts About Anxiety, Obsessions, and Uncertainty 7. Learning to Communicate Effectively III. Reducing OCDs Influence Step by Step 8. Taking Stock of Your Situation 9. Preparing Your Loved One 10. Setting and Maintaining Expectations 11. Reducing Accommodation 12. Responding to Arguments, Threats, and Extreme Behavior 13. Staying on Track IV. When Your Loved One Is Ready for Help 14. Finding the Right Treatment Program and Provider 15. Becoming an Effective Exposure Therapy Coach Resources Index Review "This excellent resource is packed with great examples. In simple, clear language, it describes specific strategies you can start using immediately to increase your support of your loved one--while reducing accommodation of OCD. This book is a must have for anyone with an adult or child family member struggling with OCD."--Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Director, New England Center for OCD and Anxiety "If you have a family member suffering from OCD, this masterful book offers guidance and hope. Dr. Abramowitz helps you understand what your loved one is going through, what treatment entails, and how you can provide the best support. This is an impressive work that fills a significant gap in the field, and that will be helpful to everyone who cares about someone with OCD."--Eric A. Storch, PhD, McIngvale Presidential Endowed Chair and Professor of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine "Reading this book is basically like having Dr. Abramowitz as your familys therapist. There are many explanations and examples that helped us understand what our daughter was going through and connect with her in a healthier way. The real game changer was when we successfully stopped participating in her compulsions. Following this books advice was not always easy, but it definitely improved our childs self-confidence and reduced the level of frustration in our family."--Len G., Wake Forest, North Carolina "By far the most comprehensive family-focused OCD resource. Dr. Abramowitz, one of the premier leaders in the field, includes everything you need to know in one easy-to-read book. He guides you through each step needed to help someone with OCD."--Bradley C. Riemann, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer, Rogers Behavioral Health-Abramowitz writes in a comfortable, reassuring, and information-filled way, highlighting empirically supported methods and strategies that can be utilized by most families….Abramowitz is a skilled and seasoned therapist. His research, training, and preparation shine through in this excellent family guide. It is well written, comprehensive, and thorough and can be a significant adjunct and support to families struggling with the impact of someone within the family who has OCD.…A significant value.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 8/17/2021ƒƒThis book is a masterpiece for healing, health, and hope. It is readable and lofty at the same time. There is plenty of science here, but it is skillfully written so that it is easy to understand and easy to accept what is offered. There are no comparable books; this book stands alone. The author makes it clear that he knows OCD and cares about those stuck in the web of routines and rituals. He provides hope where there has been none. Families struggling with OCD are encouraged to use this book. The strategies and supports are life changing.--Doodys Review Service, 7/22/2021 Long Description When a loved one is trapped in an endless cycle of obsessions and compulsions, its a constant struggle for the whole family. Its only natural to try to accommodate the sufferers behavor or help with rituals, even if that means turning everyones lives upside down. Throwing a lifeline to spouses, parents, and others, renowned psychologist Jonathan Abramowitz reveals that, all too often, these well-meaning attempts make OCD worse--and strain relationships to the breaking point. But there is another way. By gently but firmly encouraging OCD sufferers to face their fears, family members can stop being controlled by the disorder, disentangle themselves from unhealthy patterns, and lay the foundations for change. Grounded in state-of-the-art knowledge about OCD treatment, the book includes step-by-step strategies for getting family life back on track, practical examples, sample dialogues, and downloadable practical tools. Review Quote "By far the most comprehensive family-focused OCD resource. Dr. Abramowitz, one of the premier leaders in the field, includes everything you need to know in one easy-to-read book. He guides you through each step needed to help someone with OCD."--Bradley C. Riemann, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer, Rogers Behavioral Health "Reading this book is basically like having Dr. Abramowitz as your familys therapist. There are many explanations and examples that helped us understand what our daughter was going through and connect with her in a healthier way. The real game changer was when we successfully stopped participating in her compulsions. Following this books advice was not always easy, but it definitely improved our childs self-confidence and reduced the level of frustration in our family."--Len G., Wake Forest, North Carolina "If you have a family member suffering from OCD, this masterful book offers guidance and hope. Dr. Abramowitz helps you understand what your loved one is going through, what treatment entails, and how you can provide the best support. This is an impressive work that fills a significant gap in the field, and that will be helpful to everyone who cares about someone with OCD."--Eric Storch, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Psychology, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine "This excellent resource is packed with great examples. In simple, clear language, it describes specific strategies you can start using immediately to increase your support of your loved one--while reducing accommodation of OCD. This book is a must have for anyone with an adult or child family member struggling with OCD."--Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Director, New England Center for OCD and Anxiety Details ISBN1462541364 Author Jonathan S. Abramowitz Short Title The Family Guide to Getting over OCD Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1462541364 ISBN-13 9781462541362 Format Paperback Subtitle Reclaim Your Life and Help Your Loved One Pages 241 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2021-05-13 NZ Release Date 2021-05-13 US Release Date 2021-05-13 Publisher Guilford Publications Publication Date 2021-05-13 Imprint Guilford Press Alternative 9781462546015 DEWEY 616.8522706 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2021-05-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:132254015;

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