Description
Book SynopsisBreak the chains of OCD with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Are you suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? You're not alone. Whether you've tried countless treatments or are seeking help for the first time, this expert, accessible guide is your beacon of hope for breaking the chains of this crippling disorder.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Understanding OCD 5
Chapter 1: All about OCD 7
Chapter 2: Introducing CBT for OCD 15
Part II: Thinking about Thoughts 27
Chapter 3: Thinking about Your Thoughts 29
Chapter 4: Exploring Beliefs and Meanings 37
Chapter 5: Mental Responses 45
Part III: Actively Attacking Your OCD 63
Chapter 6: Exploring Exposure and Response Prevention 65
Chapter 7: Designing Your Own Exposure and Response Prevention Exercises 75
Chapter 8: Beating OCD One Day at a Time 93
Part IV: Move Over OCD – Putting Yourself in Charge 103
Chapter 9: Reclaiming Your Life from OCD 105
Chapter 10: Building a Brighter Future 111
Part V: The Part of Tens 117
Chapter 11: Ten Tips for Family and Friends of a Person with OCD 119
Chapter 12: Ten Things You Need More of to Help Fight Your OCD 129
Chapter 13: Ten Traps to Avoid in Recovering from OCD 137
Index 141
