ABSTRACT

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

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

How to Use This Book

chapter Chapter 1|14 pages

What is OCD?

chapter Chapter 2|15 pages

How to Overcome OCD

chapter Chapter 3|25 pages

Developing Your Ladder

chapter Chapter 4|19 pages

Learning How to Relax

chapter Chapter 5|18 pages

Challenging Obsessive Thoughts and Worries

chapter Chapter 6|8 pages

Tolerating Uncertainty

chapter Chapter 7|17 pages

Facing Your Fears: Exposure/Response Prevention

chapter Chapter 8|10 pages

Becoming Resilient to OCD

Going the Extra Mile With Exposures

chapter Chapter 9|14 pages

Stress Management

chapter Chapter 10|8 pages

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