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Getting Over OCD: A 10-Step Workbook for Taking Back Your Life

by Jonathan S. Abramowitz

Structured to mirror the steps of cognitive-behavioral therapy, the most effective treatment for the disorder, this engaging workbook is packed with self-assessment and planning tools; carefully sequenced exercises; and informative examples that sufferers will relate to.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the top five mental health complaints today. Unwanted, repetitive thoughts and actions disrupt millions of lives and cause tremendous suffering and distress. But OCD can be beat-and there's no more trusted authority than Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz to show how. Structured to mirror the steps of cognitive-behavioral therapy, the most effective treatment for the disorder, this engaging workbook is packed with self-assessment and planning tools; carefully sequenced exercises; and informative examples that sufferers will relate to. By learning specific strategies for changing the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep OCD alive, readers grappling with any type of obsessions and compulsions can find significant, lasting relief.

"OCD can make you feel alone, misunderstood, and trapped. With Getting Over OCD, all that will change. Dr. Abramowitz, a world renowned expert, coaches you through a program that can free you from your struggle with obsessions and compulsions. He doesn't soft-pedal the work required-you're up against a powerful challenger. But his warm and reassuring voice, coupled with a comprehensive, scientifically proven, step-by-step format, will keep you supported and motivated."
-Reid Wilson, PhD, author of Don't Panic

Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Clinic at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before moving to Carolina, Dr. Abramowitz founded and directed the OCD and Anxiety Disorders Program at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His award-winning research on OCD has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, among others, and he serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation. A frequent conference presenter, Dr. Abramowitz is widely quoted in the media. He lives in Chapel Hill with his wife and two daughters.

262 Pages, Size: 8" x 10 1/2"

Introduction

I. Getting to Know the Enemy

Step 1. OCD 101: Learning about the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Step 2. Analyzing Your Own OCD Symptoms

Step 3. Understanding OCD's Battle Plan

II. Getting Ready

Step 4. Customizing Your Action Plan

Step 5. Strengthening Your Resolve to Move Forward

III. Your Treatment Program

Gathering Your Forces

Step 6. Attacking OCD at Its Foundation: Thinking Errors

Step 7. Defeating Avoidance Behavior

Step 8. Defeating Obsessional Thoughts, Doubts, and Images

Step 9. Defeating Your Compulsive Urges

Putting It All Together

Step 10. Ending Your Program and Staying Well

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