d'Ath / Willson Managing OCD with CBT For Dummies, Portable Edition

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-119-07416-8
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 168 Seiten, E-Book

Break the chains of OCD with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Are you suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?You're not alone. Whether you've tried countless treatments or areseeking help for the first time, this expert, accessible guide isyour beacon of hope for breaking the chains of this cripplingdisorder. Managing OCD with CBT For Dummies usesmindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to eradicateOCD from your day-to-day life. Through clear and sensitivedirection, you'll find out how to identify and correct negativethought patterns, confront your problems with positive solutionsand recognise the power of cognitive thinking.
Once a term only used by psychologists and counselors, CBT isnow in common use and has become the preferred treatment method fora variety of psychological issues, including anxiety anddepression, self-esteem, eating disorders, addiction, and manyothers. If you're planning on trying it on its own or inconjunction with other types of therapies, you'll be heartened toknow that a staggering 75% of people with OCD are significantlyhelped by CBT--which is why it remains the treatment of choicefor tackling the disorder by the National Institute for Health andClinical Excellence (NICE).
* Demonstrates how CBT encourages new thinking patterns to combatdestructive thought tendencies
* Explains the causes and symptoms of OCD
* Shows you how to use CBT to modify everyday thoughts andbehaviours with the aim of positively influencing youremotions
* Illustrates the importance of facing your fears and offerspositive strategies on exposure therapy
There's no need to let OCD continue to control your life. Thishow-to guide helps you break down the negative patterns that havebeen keeping you hostage--and allows you to build a positivefuture free of the hold of OCD.

Autoren/Hrsg.

d'Ath, Katie

Willson, Rob

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1
Part I: Understanding OCD 5
Chapter 1: All about OCD 7
Chapter 2: Introducing CBT for OCD 15
Part II: Thinking about Thoughts 27
Chapter 3: Thinking about Your Thoughts 29
Chapter 4: Exploring Beliefs and Meanings 37
Chapter 5: Mental Responses 45
Part III: Actively Attacking Your OCD 63
Chapter 6: Exploring Exposure and Response Prevention 65
Chapter 7: Designing Your Own Exposure and Response Prevention Exercises 75
Chapter 8: Beating OCD One Day at a Time 93
Part IV: Move Over OCD - Putting
Yourself in Charge 103
Chapter 9: Reclaiming Your Life from OCD 105
Chapter 10: Building a Brighter Future 111
Part V: The Part of Tens 117
Chapter 11: Ten Tips for Family and Friends of a Person with OCD 119
Chapter 12: Ten Things You Need More of to Help Fight Your OCD 129
Chapter 13: Ten Traps to Avoid in Recovering from OCD 137
Index 141

Über Autor(innen)

Katie d'Ath is a CBT therapist with a special interest in treating OCD. She has a private practice in Central London. Rob Willson is a CBT therapist and author in private practice in North London. He has been helping people overcome OCD for over 20 years.