Download or read book Trudel the Schnoodle written by Jane C. Buseck and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trudel the Schnoodle has Obsessive Compulsive Dog Disorder. She counts to ten before she can eat and buries her bone over and over again until she gets it just right. Trudels entire day has become occupied with thoughts and habits that make her feel tired and anxious all the time. In this childrens book with an important message, a Schnoodle with Obsessive Compulsive Dog Disorder finds comfort in knowing she is not alone after she receives help from a kindly expert. WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS ARE SAYING ABOUT TRUDEL THE SCHNOODLE A wonderful resource for children with OCD in decreasing feelings of isolation and fear. Great examples of common OCD symptoms and resources are shared to give direction and hope to families impacted by this condition. Renae Reinardy, Psy.D., founder and president of Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change, Cougar Critters, LLC, internationally recognized expert on OCD This delightful book will be an inspiration to children with OCD and their parents. Short, sweet, and beautifully illustrated to appeal to children, this book speaks from the heart to show the way to families new to OCD. Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., author of Up and Down the Worry Hill, member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation, internationally recognized expert on OCD

Download or read book What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck written by Dawn Huebner and published by American Psychological Association. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Gold NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) winner ​ Moonbeam Children’s Book Award for Activity Books (Silver) Did you know that people have brain sorters that keep their brains from getting cluttered with unnecessary thoughts? Sometimes these brain sorters get mixed up, though, and brains get clogged with thoughts that really bother kids. If that has happened to you, if it's hard for you to feel safe or sure of yourself because certain thoughts have gotten stuck, this book is for you. What To Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder. This interactive self-help book turns kids into super-sleuths who can recognize and more appropriately respond to OCD's tricks. With engaging examples, activities, and step-by-step instructions, it helps children master the skills needed to break free from OCD's sticky thoughts and urges, and live happier lives. This What-to-Do Guide is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward change. This book is part of the Magination Press What-to-Do Guides for Kids® series and includes an “Introduction to Parents and Caregivers.” What-to-Guides for Kids® are interactive self-help books designed to guide 6–12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, these books educate, motivate, and empower children to work towards change.

Download or read book Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder written by David Veale and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2009-08-27 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Books on Prescription Title Break free from unhelpful rituals and take control of your life Are you plagued by a recurring thought or idea that just won't go away? Perhaps you feel the need to wash your hands frequently, hoard things or repeatedly check that all appliances have been turned off before leaving home? These are common symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (or OCD), a condition that causes distress to hundreds of thousands of people. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has been clinically proven to significantly reduce symptoms of OCD. Learn how to break free from the destructive cycle of obsessive behaviour and regain control of your life. Shows you how to reduce the distress caused by disturbing thoughts, images and urges Reduces and gradually helps you overcome compulsions Offers advice on how partners, relatives and friends can help.

Download or read book The OCD Workbook written by Bruce M. Hyman and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chances are that your persistent obsessive thoughts and time-consuming compulsions keep you from enjoying life to the fullest. But when you are in the habit of avoiding the things you fear, the idea of facing them head-on can feel frightening and overwhelming. This book can help. The OCD Workbook has helped thousands of people with OCD break the bonds of troubling OCD symptoms and regain the hope of a productive life. Endorsed and used in hospitals and clinics the world over, this valuable resource is now fully revised and updated with the latest evidence-based approaches to understanding and managing OCD. It offers day-to-day coping strategies you can start using right away, along with proven-effective self-help techniques that can help you maintain your progress. The book also includes information for family members seeking to understand and support loved ones who suffer from this often baffling and frustrating disorder. Whether you suffer with OCD or a related disorder, such as body dysmorphic disorder or trichotillomania, let this new edition of The OCD Workbook be your guide on the path to recovery. This new edition will help you: use self-assessment tools to identify your symptoms and their severity; create and implement a recovery strategy using cognitive behavioral self-help tools and techniques; learn about the most effective medications and medical treatments; find the right professional help and access needed support for your recovery; and maintain your progress and prevent future relapse. This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Download or read book Being Me with OCD written by Alison Dotson and published by Free Spirit Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part memoir, part self-help for teens, Being Me with OCD tells the story of how obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) dragged the author to rock bottom—and how she found hope, got help, and eventually climbed back to a fuller, happier life. Using anecdotes, self-reflection, guest essays, and thorough research, Dotson explains what OCD is and how readers with OCD can begin to get better. With humor, specific advice, and an inspiring, been-there-beat-that attitude, readers will find the book simultaneously touching and practical.

Download or read book The OCD Workbook for Kids written by Anthony C. Puliafico and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does your child have OCD? In this much-needed Instant Help workbook, kids will learn to identify obsessions and compulsions, understand them, and use simple tools based in exposure and ritual prevention to cope with and overcome this difficult disorder. If your child has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), he or she may suffer from obsessive thinking, use rituals to soothe anxiety, and act compulsively in ways that are disruptive and sometimes harmful. As you know all too well, OCD can greatly interfere with school, friends, and home life. So, how can you help your child be their very best? With this evidence-based workbook for kids, your child will learn how and why they struggle, and gain a greater understanding of what OCD is by identifying common symptoms, including contamination concerns, fear of harm, need for order/symmetry, and excessive doubting. Your child will then be gently guided to name their own symptoms and rate the extent to which each symptom causes them anxiety. The workbook also provides a framework for children to apply exposure and ritual prevention strategies to anxiety-provoking situations independently or with help from you or a caregiver. Detailed instructions for completing exposure exercises will be covered, including how long exposures should last, and how often they should be repeated. Finally, the workbook will show you and your child how to build a solid support system of family, friends, teachers, and professionals to aid you in managing OCD symptoms and building a lifestyle that will help you both deal with your child’s symptoms more effectively. If your child’s OCD is holding them back from living the happy childhood you want for them, this easy-to-read and practical workbook can help them cope with symptoms and really thrive—at home, in the classroom, and well into adulthood.

Download or read book Free from OCD written by Timothy A. Sisemore and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may not know anyone else who suffers from repetitive “stuck” thoughts and compulsive rituals, but plenty of other teens experience symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): the need to repeatedly wash their hands, check to make sure everything’s okay, count possessions, put things in order, or even repeat thoughts over and over. Rituals like these may calm you down when you’re feeling stressed or anxious, but you know all too well that the relief is temporary and you’ll have to repeat the ritual when you start feeling uneasy again. This cycle can make you feel trapped, but also may seem impossible or even frightening to break. Free from OCD offers forty easy cognitive behavioral exercises to help you move past your symptoms and live freely and flexibly, without fear. You’ll finally be able to stop compulsive thoughts in their tracks and keep them from coming back. This book helps you learn to: •Notice when thoughts are based in reality and when they’re exaggerated •Recognize and neutralize situations that trigger your symptoms •Make friends and feel more confident in social situations •Use relaxation techniques instead of falling back on your rituals

Download or read book Up and Down the Worry Hill written by Aureen Pinto Wagner and published by Lighthouse Press Incorporated (NY). This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over one million children and adolescents in the US suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a baffling illness that can be debilitating for the child in school, with friends and family. Help is now available! Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the gold standard of treatment for OCD, and offers youngsters and their families the path to mastery over OCD. In this uniquely creative and heart-warming book, Dr. Wagner, an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of childhood OCD, uses the powerful real-life metaphor of the Worry Hill to describe OCD and its treatment clearly and simply through the eyes of a child. Children and adults will identify with Casey's struggle with OCD, his sense of hope when he learns about treatment, his relief that neither he nor his parents are to blame, and eventually, his victory over OCD.Parents and Professionals can use this book alone or together with the companion book, What to do when your Child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. This is the only children's OCD book that has a companion book for parents.

Download or read book The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD written by Jon Hershfield and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you might have an irrational fear of being contaminated by germs, or obsessively double-check things. You may even feel like a prisoner, trapped with your intrusive thoughts. And while OCD can have a devastating impact on your life, getting real help can be a challenge. Combining mindfulness practices with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD offers practical and accessible tools for managing the unwanted thoughts and compulsive urges that are associated with OCD. With this workbook, you will develop present-moment awareness, learn to challenge your own distorted thinking, and stop treating thoughts as threats and feelings as facts. This fully revised and updated second edition also includes new meditations, information, and chapters on emotional and mental contamination, existential obsessions, false memories, and more. If you’re ready to take back your life back from OCD—and start living with more joy in the moment—this workbook has everything you need to get started right away.

Download or read book Take Control of OCD written by Bonnie Zucker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take Control of OCD: The Ultimate Guide for Kids With OCD is a unique guide just for kids ages 10-16 with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder to help them take control of their disorder and find success in school and in life. Using a cognitive-behavioral therapy method to stress gradual exposure to students' obsessive thinking patterns, the book takes kids step-by-step through a ladder-based process to conquer their fears and demolish their worries. Focusing on helping kids change their obsessive thoughts, tolerate uncertainty, develop positive self-talk and stress management, advocate for their needs in school, find successful relaxation procedures, and face their fears, the book includes workbook-style pages for kids to complete. By interviewing kids with OCD from across the country, the author offers tons of advice, information, and ideas for students, by students just like them. This handy guidebook is sure to help children with OCD change their behaviors and conquer their worries, discovering a sense of accomplishment and achievement. Ages 10-16

Download or read book Mr Worry written by Holly L. Niner and published by Albert Whitman & Company. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kevin can't get to sleep at night until he does many things. He straightens his chair and the books on his desk. He asks his mother questions he already knows the answers to. He checks under his bed for a light he knows isn't there, and then, a minute later, he checks again. Kevin knows these actions don't make sense; he wants to stop, but the worry thoughts keep coming. When his parents realize that Kevin has too many worries, they take him to talk to a therapist. She tells Kevin and his parents that Kevin has a condition called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and that, more importantly, he can be helped.

Download or read book Cookie Cutters Sled Runners written by Natalie Rompella and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most kids would dread the start of middle school and the year-long Explorations project that comes with it, but Ana knows that her + her best friend Lily + their plan to write and sell their own cookbook is a recipe for success. Lily’s not just the perfect partner in culinary crime—she’s also the only person in the world who understands Ana’s need to wash her hands five times before picking up a spatula, and would never make fun of her for it. But Ana and Lily’s plan for edible entrepreneurship turns into one big baking disaster when they’re assigned to different partners for their projects. As if it wasn’t bad enough that Lily seems more excited to get to know her new partner than bummed about being separated, Lily and her new friend plan to use the cookbook idea for themselves—and they didn’t even ask! Worse, Ana’s partner is Dasher, the strange new girl from Alaska, and she wants to do their project on the weirdest thing imaginable: sled dog racing. Dasher’s dogs are scary, slobbery, and decidedly not germ-free, but Ana thinks she’s found a loophole when she agrees to bake pancakes for spectators while Dasher mushes in a local race. That is, until Dasher sprains her ankle and has to drop out of the running. Can Ana learn to mush—and overcome her anxiety—in time to save her friendships, finish her project, and compete in the big race?

Download or read book The ABC s of Ocd written by Kathleen Dunn and published by Creative Cabin. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful, helpful book for children and adults, who suffer with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or any other anxiety type condition. A whimsical, and upbeat read of a child's view of dealing with her Obsessive Compulsive Disorder experiences. Maintaining a sense of calm to cope with the challenges of daily life help keep things in perspective, perhaps there's a lesson here for us all. A perfect parental tool for children to see that mental health challenges can be overcome and that Life Will Be Ok! Dedicated to all families who deal with mental health issues on a daily basis. Author's hope is that you and or you child find warm humor in these pages. While Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or any mental health challenge, can be very frustrating for both you and your child, maintaining a sense of calm to cope with the challenges of daily life help keep things in perspective. When you look down the path you and your child travel, you gather the courage and fortitude it requires to continue on with your journey. Love your child for who they are and will become. Keep the faith, your sense of humor and have courage to move forward to enjoy the blessings each day brings.

Download or read book Not As Crazy As I Seem written by George Harrar and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2004-10-25 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Devon Brown won’t eat in the school caf (a germ swamp). He covers his hands before opening doors, eats things in groups of four (his lucky number), and hangs up his shirts (with all their buttons buttoned) by color. Some kids say Devon’s crazy, but he knows better—these are the tricks that keep bad things from happening, and he can’t imagine giving them up. Devon calls it “controlling things.” His doctor calls it obsessive-compulsive disorder. When Devon starts at a new school, his compulsions start to get him in trouble, and before long he realizes that his only choice is to confront his behaviors and the events that trigger them. In a compelling story of growing up different, George Harrar introduces us to a boy who just might change the way we think about “crazy.”

Download or read book Practice Being Brave written by Molly Gambrel and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CJ is a spunky girl who loves animals. At a young age, she starts to have some uneasy thoughts that occur over and over again. These thoughts bother her! They cause her to worry all the time and make it hard for her to concentrate at school. She soon learns she has something called Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. With the help of Dr. Bree and her parents, CJ begins a journey to understand OCD. She discovers six special tips to help her and other kids like her. Most importantly, CJ must Practice Being Brave to take charge of her thoughts and improve her OCD.

Download or read book Ten Turtles on Tuesday written by Ellen Flanagan Burns and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eleven-year-old Sarah is confused, embarrassed, and frustrated by her need to count things but finally talks with her mother and a therapist, who diagnoses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and gives Sarah techniques for coping with her symptoms. Includes note to readers.

Download or read book Blink Blink Clop Clop written by E. Katia Moritz and published by Childswork/Childsplay. This book was released on 1998 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This storybook was written to help young children suffering from OCD. The book tells a story of how O.C. Flea persuades many animals on the farm into engaging in obsessive thoughts and compulsions that interfere with their everyday life. The animals eventually come to realize that if they ignore O.C. Flea, nothing bad will actually happen.