The 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.

Format: Hardback
Length: 241 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2021
Publisher: Guilford Publications

When a loved one is struggling with OCD, it becomes an ongoing battle. Witnessing your spouse's anxiety or your teen's isolation can be incredibly painful. You've tried using logic, reassurance, and even accommodating countless rituals, hoping to alleviate their suffering, but unfortunately, these well-intentioned efforts often exacerbate the condition. Psychologist Jonathan Abramowitz has dedicated his career to helping countless families affected by OCD, and he intimately understands the strain that comes with it. 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 face their fears, you can break free from the disorder's control, break unhealthy patterns, and witness your entire family grow in confidence and hope.

Vivid stories, helpful tips, and downloadable practical tools accompany the step-by-step strategies outlined in this life-changing book. By implementing these techniques, you can embark on a journey of transformation, helping your loved one overcome OCD and creating a brighter future for your entire family.

Weight: 352g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462546015