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Say goodbye to anxiety, OCD, and alarming thoughts with this compassionate guide for new moms as you welcome your baby with a warm hello. Motherhood is one of the most difficult and demanding jobs to exist. It has led many women to physical exhaustion, mental fatigue, emotional rage, and ultimately, chronic burnout. The expectation to be everything to everyone and be everywhere all at once requires mothers to give and give and give, until there’s nothing left to give. Yet, despite the challenges that naturally come with mom life, new or seasoned mothers are rarely prepared for the endless worries, spiral of anxiety, or frightening intrusive thoughts that disrupt this critical bonding period with your loving baby. Add perinatal mental health conditions like postpartum depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or psychosis to the mix that is even less talked about, and you have the perfect storm for maternal unwellness. Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts offers evidence-based cognitive behavioral (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) strategies to stop the spiral of anxiety and alarming intrusive thoughts, so you can spend less time “in your head” and more time connecting with your child. Jenny Yip, PsyD, not only understands and treats anxiety and OCD, she has battled her own postpartum OCD with the birth of twin boys. Now in this groundbreaking book fueled by a lifetime of professional dedication and personal insights, Yip delivers the essential guide that has benefited countless patients and mothers under her empathetic expertise over the past two decades. Whether you’re a new or seasoned mom, Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts provides a toolbox for all mothers to worry less, stress less, and do less of mom guilt in order to get back to what truly matters to you—Baby. Enriched with practical step-by-step exercises, heartfelt stories from moms across the globe, and the latest scientific research, you will discover strategies to: Grasp what drives your anxious thoughts and behaviors Embrace uncertainty to engage more authentically with baby Disconnect from the worry train that interrupts your bond with baby Build a flexible mindset to mitigate the negative mind traps that disengage you from baby Let go of perfectionism and mom guilt to restore maternal and baby wellness Establish mental, emotional, and physical boundaries to ease the invisible demands of mom life and honor your motherhood identity Create life-long stress-less habits that better serve your sanity and growing family By practicing the habits that will nurture your bond with baby, you too can reclaim wellness on your motherhood journey with Yip’s humble and compassionate tested approach.

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"""In Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts, Jenny Yip brings to light an often-overlooked aspect of motherhood. This book is a vital resource for expecting parents, unraveling the complexities of intrusive thoughts and guilt they bring. Its honest and insightful approach makes it a must-read for navigating the emotional landscape of motherhood. I wholeheartedly recommend it as a guide to reclaiming wellness and joy in the journey of parenting."" --Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD, professor, and director of clinical training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill --Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD ""In Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts, Jenny Yip deconstructs the mystery of maternal anxiety and provides practical tools for stopping the spiral of intrusive thoughts. The applications and sound advice of this book stretch from motherhood and managing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to good advice for living--for everyone. Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts is an important resource for all the many moms out there who deserve reprieve from the traps of anxiety, guilt, and exhaustion."" --Mali Heled Kinberg, PhD, professor at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television; and the Anderson School of Management --Mali Heled Kinberg, PhD ""Jenny Yip explores the perinatal territory of women's experiences with negative intrusive thoughts by sharing her personal experience and through the stories of other women. This is a very emotionally powerful, engaging book that will reach women who silently suffer, wondering if they are alone in struggling with the challenges and shame that OCD, postpartum depression, and/or anxiety brings. Yip provides wise guidance and practical strategies."" --Barbara Van Noppen, PhD, LCSW, clinical professor of psychiatry and the behavioral sciences, and vice chair for faculty development at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California --Barbara Van Noppen, PhD, LCSW ""Jenny Yip's book on OCD is a beacon of hope for families navigating this complex journey. Her insightful, compassionate approach has transformed the way my family understands, navigates, and dare I say, 'cured' OCD. Yip's expertise shines through every page, offering practical tools and empowering insights. This book is a must for anyone touched by OCD. Yip has profoundly impacted our healing journey and deep understanding about OCD. She's true magic."" --Jennifer Meyer, CEO and founder of Jennifer Meyer Jewelry --Jennifer Meyer ""Jenny Yip's book would have saved me so much strife over a decade ago as a new parent with OCD. I'm thrilled that people who give birth and their families can now turn to Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts. From guiding readers through embracing uncertainty to coaching them on how to let go of socially constructed pressure put on new moms, this book is a game changer for parents with anxiety."" --Kavin Senapathy, science and health journalist, and author of The Progressive Parent --Kavin Senapathy ""Practical and compelling answers for new moms on how to navigate through the often-overwhelming anxiety, OCD, and depression that can strike after childbirth. Jenny Yip's honest stories of her struggles with OCD, along with her experience as a clinician, bring the book alive and provide hope for these common mental health challenges--so that everyone in the family can shed debilitating worry and get back to bonding with baby!"" --Susan Boaz, board president of the International OCD Foundation, and passionate advocate for everyone with OCD --Susan Boaz ""Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts is a must-read for new mothers silently battling anxiety, worries, or OCD. Jenny Yip compassionately explores the intersection of motherhood and intrusive thoughts, providing invaluable insights and evidence-based strategies to navigate this often-isolating experience. From tackling the unique challenges of the postpartum period to dissecting societal pressures fostering perfectionism and guilt, this is an essential companion for anyone on the profound journey of motherhood."" --Sabine Wilhelm, PhD, professor at Harvard Medical School, and director of the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (CORD) at Massachusetts General Hospital--Sabine Wilhelm, PhD ""Jenny Yip expertly dives deep into the struggles generated by intrusive thoughts and postpartum anxiety, shedding light on a topic often shrouded in silence. She bravely shares her own personal journey, along with examples from her vast clinical experience, with compassionate insight and immediately actionable advice. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to navigate the overlooked and misunderstood world of postpartum anxiety with resilience and hope."" --Layne Kumetz, MD, obstetrician/gynecologist in Beverly Hills, CA; and attending physician at Cedars Sinai Medical Center--Layne Kumetz, MD ""Jenny Yip has opened up about her own struggles with OCD in a way that will resonate with many. For years people have turned to her for guidance as a specialist on OCD. This book will continue to solidify her as a go-to person in this field, and will also serve as a road map to help many other mothers with their own struggles."" --Stephanie Siegel, founder of S Media-Consulting, and former supervising producer for NBC News--Stephanie Siegel"

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Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP, has fought her own personal battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Inspired by her childhood struggles and motivated to help others, Yip established the Renewed Freedom Center - Los Angeles in 2008 and the Little Thinkers Center in 2016 to provide cutting-edge treatments for children, parents, and families. Yip is on the board of directors of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) where she facilitates the Perinatal OCD Task Force, and is a clinical fellow of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). A sought-after speaker on mental health, family dynamics, pediatric development, and maternal wellness, she has delivered numerous impactful presentations around the world.   Yip has received several prestigious awards recognizing her invaluable contributions to the field. Renowned as the go-to expert, Yip is a regular guest on television, print, podcasts, and national radio, drawing on her extensive twenty-plus-years’ experience in evidence-based clinical treatments, teaching, and research. In an effort to raise accurate awareness, eliminate mental health stigmas, and provide practical parenting tools, Yip is tirelessly involved in various projects to provide effective strategies for a stress-less life. Her most paramount endeavor lies in nurturing her twin boys to live compassionately, empowered by healthy and meaningful boundaries.

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