OCD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (The New Harbinger Guides for the Newly Diagnosed Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (613 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1608820173 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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A must for anyone newly diagnosed with OCD Receiving a diagnosis of OCD often leads to a myriad of questions from the difference between "obsessions" and "compulsions" to treatment options and how to select a therapist that is truly trained in scientifically supported treatment for OCD. Dr. Tompkins has provided a resource in "OCD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed" that educates mental health consumers and their families on the essential questions that arise around this often . "I highly recommend this book!" according to Melinda White, MFT. Melinda White, MFT, Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Berkeley, CADr. Tompkins takes a condition that is often seen as shameful and confusing to those suffering from it and shines the light of day on it. He does so in a concise, non-judgemental manner that is likely to be a relief to people contemplating treatment for the first time. OCD, A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed is a "must read" for anyone who wants to learn about evi. Tompkins’ book helps kick OCD to the curb While there is no sure cure for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), there are ways to manage it effectively. So understanding the problem and its symptoms will go a long way to helping lead a productive and fairly normal life.As someone who has had the disorder for most of his life, but really didn’t know what it was or how to deal with it (I thought I was just being what is laughingly called a perfectionist) until recently wh
OCD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed helps readers understand how OCD works so they can develop better strategies for coping with their symptoms. People with OCD may have long felt embarrassed by their thoughts and behaviors, which may include fear of contamination, the need for symmetry, pathological doubt, aggressive thoughts, repeating behaviors, and obsessive cleaning. Our goal is to offer user-friendly resources that provide answers to common questions readers may have after receiving a diagnosis, as well as evidence-based strategies to help them cope with and manage their condition, so that they can get back to living a more balanced life.Visit newharbinger for more books in this series.. This pocket guide offers guidance for coping with the diagnosis itself, discusses stigmas related to OCD, and includes help for readers unsure of who they should tell about the diagnosis. Readers also learn about the most effective treatment approaches and easy ways to begin to manage their OCD symptoms.An OCD diagnosis can be a devastating event, or it can be a catalyst for positive change. Books in the Guides for the Newly Diagnosed series provide readers with all the tools they need to process a diagnosis in the healthiest way possible, and then move f
Tompkins book, OCD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, is a very helpful resource for those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. In clear, direct language, Tompkins helps the consumer understand the nature of OCD, what treatment will involve, how to find the right therapist, and how to work effectively toward coping with this difficult problem. "Michael A. Leahy, PhD, director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy. People with OCD and their families will find this book to be useful." —Robert L