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

This book provides a compassionate guide for families affected by OCD, offering practical tools and strategies to support loved ones' recovery based on state-of-the-art treatment research. By encouraging individuals to face their fears, families can break free from the disorder's control and experience greater confidence and hope.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 241 pages
\n Publication date: 13 May 2021
\n Publisher: Guilford Publications
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When a loved one suffers from OCD, it becomes an ongoing battle. Witnessing your spouse's anxiety or your teen's excessive isolation can be incredibly painful. You've attempted logical reasoning, reassurance, and even accommodating countless rituals, hoping to alleviate their suffering. However, too often, these well-intentioned efforts inadvertently exacerbate OCD symptoms. Psychologist Jonathan Abramowitz has dedicated his career to helping countless families affected by OCD, and he intimately understands the strain. He also knows that there is hope. This compassionate guide is grounded in the latest treatment research, offering practical strategies to support your loved one's recovery. By encouraging the person you care about to confront their fears, you can break free from the disorder's control, break unhealthy patterns, and witness your entire family experience greater confidence and hope. Vivid stories, helpful tips, and downloadable practical tools accompany the step-by-step strategies outlined in this life-changing book, empowering you to navigate this journey with compassion and understanding.

\n Weight: 280g\n
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 34 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781462541362\n \n