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Description: The OCD Workbook for Teens by Jon Hershfield, Sean Shinnock In The OCD Workbook for Teens, therapist and OCD expert Jon Hershfield offers proven-effective mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help teens with OCD symptoms stay present in the moment, tolerate and accept obsessive thoughts, and move forward joyfully in life without being slowed down by compulsions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Dont let OCD symptoms stand in the way of living your life! If youre a teen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may have intense, unwanted thoughts and behaviors that interfere with school, your social life, and just having fun. The good news is there are ways you can minimize these thoughts and behaviors, so you can get back to being a teen. This workbook will show you how! In The OCD Workbook for Teens, therapist and OCD expert Jon Hershfield offers proven-effective mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help you deal with your worst OCD symptoms. Youll learn how to stay present in the moment, manage obsessive thoughts, make peace with uncertainty, and live your life joyfully-without being slowed down by compulsions. This isnt just a workbook to help you survive OCD. Its a workbook to help you thrive-in all aspects of life. Author Biography Jon Hershfield (Author) Jon Hershfield, MFT, is the director of The OCD and Anxiety Center of Greater Baltimore in Hunt Valley, MD. He specializes in the mindfulness-based and cognitive behavioral treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and is licensed in the states of Maryland, Virginia, and California. Jon is coauthor of The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD and author of When a Family Member Has OCD. He is a frequent presenter at the annual conferences of both the International OCD Foundation and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and a professional contributor to multiple online OCD-related support groups and blogs. Review "Every teen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) should read this book! Its going to be a must-read from now on in my OCD therapy practice. Jon Hershfield has mastered the tone, humor, and relatable nature that a book for teens must have in order to not be chucked back at their parents head! Every parent should thank him!" --Natasha Daniels, LCSW, child therapist specializing in anxiety and OCD, creator of , and author of Anxiety Sucks--Natasha Daniels, LCSW"Having interviewed Jon many times, I have come to appreciate his unique style of working with OCD. Throughout this book he gives the reader activities to help them embed the information he has accrued over many years. This coupled with Seans illustrations bring the chapters to life by animating the experience that many young people go through. Two passionate people in the OCD community have produced this book." --Stuart Ralph, founder of The OCD Stories podcast--Stuart Ralph"Jon Hershfield successfully channels his inner teen to communicate sometimes complicated aspects of treatment in relatable, effective, and cool ways. His innovative approach, along with Sean Shinnocks incredible illustrations, create a one-of-a-kind resource that will become a must-have for parents and kids alike. OCD can be complicated; defeating it shouldnt be. Hershfield has created a significant weapon against OCD, one I wish Id had in my armory growing up." --Ethan S. Smith, filmmaker, and national advocate for the International OCD Foundation--Ethan S. Smith"Jon Hershfields The OCD Workbook for Teens is a must-read for teens experiencing OCD. He masterfully intertwines clinical expertise and personal voice in a way that speaks directly to the reader. This cleverly illustrated book provides the tools for teens to embark on their own personal quest to fight OCD. Importantly, it is also a useful resource for parents and clinicians seeking a better understanding of OCD and the teenage experience." --Maria G Fraire, PhD, program director of the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute at McLean Hospital, and instructor in the department of psychology at Harvard Medical School--Maria G Fraire, PhD"Practical and positive, The OCD Workbook for Teens brings CBT and mindfulness skills to teens in an easy-to-read and relatable way. The concepts of exposure and mindfulness can be hard to convey, yet Hershfield presents them succinctly and effectively. Sharing his own experience with OCD with humility, Hershfield brings a much-needed message of hope and optimism to teens with OCD." --Aureen Wagner, PhD, director of The Anxiety Wellness Center in Cary, NC; and author of What to Do When Your Child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder--Aureen Wagner, PhD"Quieting OCD thoughts and rituals is hard work. Kids need help. As a parent, Im ecstatic Jons written this path to understanding and success. Im thrilled Seans illustrations show kids as defiant and victorious. This book is a relatable way for teens to understand their brains, get thoughts out into the open, and tackle ERP. Its a workbook that actually lets kids work out their anxiety. Take that, OCD." --Chris Baier, parent of a teen with OCD; producer of UNSTUCK; and creator of OCDeconstruct, the first virtual OCD Conference--Chris Baier"There are so few books that really speak to teens where they are, in an empowering way, with solid strategies that they can apply immediately. Jon Hershfields The OCD Workbook for Teens hits all the right notes--it is clever, and funny, with killer illustrations by graphic artist Sean Shinnock--and best of all, it contains practical, evidence-based tools presented in a collaborative, empathic way for teens. If you are a practitioner who works with teens, its gonna be hard to keep this book from flying off the shelves!" --Lisa Coyne, PhD, founder and director of the New England Center for OCD and Anxiety, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, and coauthor of Stuff Thats Loud--Lisa W. Coyne, PhD"To quote the opening of this book: Dude. Seriously. This workbook not only covers the basics of OCD and its first-line treatment, exposure and response prevention (ERP), but also contains material to foster self-compassion, mindfulness, and the tolerance of uncertainty. It is written in friendly language to engage teens, and includes experiential exercises to foster engagement. I am confident that this will be a staple on the shelves of both teens with OCD and the clinicians who work with them." --Amy Mariaskin, PhD, clinical psychologist, director of the Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center, and adjunct professor at Vanderbilt University--Amy Mariaskin, PhD Review Quote "To quote the opening of this book: Dude. Seriously. This workbook not only covers the basics of OCD and its first-line treatment, exposure and response prevention (ERP), but also contains material to foster self-compassion, mindfulness, and the tolerance of uncertainty. It is written in friendly language to engage teens, and includes experiential exercises to foster engagement. I am confident that this will be a staple on the shelves of both teens with OCD and the clinicians who work with them." --Amy Mariaskin, PhD , clinical psychologist, director of the Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center, and adjunct professor at Vanderbilt University Promotional "Headline" In The OCD Workbook for Teens, therapist and OCD expert Jon Hershfield offers proven-effective mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help teens with OCD symptoms stay present in the moment, tolerate and accept obsessive thoughts, and move forward joyfully in life without being slowed down by compulsions. Details ISBN1684036364 Author Sean Shinnock Short Title The OCD Workbook for Teens Audience Age 13-19 Publisher New Harbinger Publications Language English Year 2021 Illustrator Sean Shinnock ISBN-10 1684036364 ISBN-13 9781684036363 Format Paperback Subtitle Mindfulness and CBT Skills to Help You Overcome Unwanted Thoughts and Compulsions DEWEY 618.92891425 Pages 160 Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Oakland, CA AU Release Date 2021-04-01 NZ Release Date 2021-04-01 US Release Date 2021-04-01 Publication Date 2021-04-01 UK Release Date 2021-04-01 Imprint New Harbinger Publications Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131362407;

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