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OverviewAre you living or working with someone who has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? Perhaps they're your parent or child, close friend, parent, or colleague. OCD can lead both sufferers and those around them to feel isolated, overwhelmed, and helpless. However, you are not alone. The Essential Guide to OCD enables families, caregivers, and friends to provide invaluable support for those with OCD. It aims to inform readers about OCD and give clear and compassionate coping strategies. With greater understanding of the condition and its effects on the individual, readers will feel better equipped to face OCD manifestations. As they do, commonly experienced emotions such as bewilderment, frustration, and sadness will gradually subside. This practical guide includes interviews with relatives, friends, and colleagues of individuals living with OCD. It also explores the latest medical advances and effective treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP), along with insight from mental health professionals. Armed with knowledge and hope, readers will feel prepared and empowered to support their loved ones living with OCD. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Helen PoskittPublisher: 1517 Media Imprint: Augsburg Fortress Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.318kg ISBN: 9781506458199ISBN 10: 150645819 Pages: 172 Publication Date: 09 May 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationHelen Poskitt is a published freelance journalist, poet, and author. Her writing related to OCD has offered help and support to OCD sufferers and mental health professionals alike. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |