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Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids and Teens Say No Way -- and Parents Say Way to Go

Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids and Teens Say No Way -- and Parents Say Way to Go

by John S. March (Author)

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Synopsis

No one wants to get rid of obsessive-compulsive disorder more than someone who has it. That's why Talking Back to OCD puts kids and teens in charge. Dr. John March's eight-step program has already helped thousands of young people show the disorder that it doesn't call the shots--they do. This uniquely designed volume is really two books in one. Each chapter begins with a section that helps young readers zero in on specific problems and develop skills they can use to tune out obsessions and resist compulsions. Dr. March demonstrates how to:

*Create a nickname for the illness to remember that OCD isn't you

*Make a symptom chart so you can plan when and where to start talking back

*Break the disorder's rules about the rituals

The pages that follow the instructions for kids and teens show their parents how to be supportive without getting in the way, including tips for:

*Separating the OCD from your son or daughter

*Asking your child's permission to stop helping with rituals

*Offering praise without imposing expectations

After just a few months' practice, your family will get back to spending time on things that matter, instead of following pointless orders from the illness. The next time OCD butts in, you'll be prepared to boss back--and show an unwelcome visitor to the door.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 276
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Guilford Press
Published: 26 Feb 2007
ISBN 10: 1593853556
ISBN 13: 9781593853556

Media Reviews
Gives the best hands-on advice I know on how to help your child conquer this illness. Finally, the right book to give my patients! --Judith L. Rapoport, MD, author of The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing

An excellent example of how research findings and first-rate clinical applications can be conveyed in an extremely reader-friendly fashion. The book, which provides sage guidance for both parents and youth, is highly informed and well written. Dr. March has succeeded in providing a valuable resource and clinical tool. --Philip C. Kendall, PhD, Department of Psychology, Temple University

From an internationally recognized expert on childhood OCD, this book is readable, doable, and based on the most up-to-date treatment research. I highly recommend it to parents and children! --Henrietta L. Leonard, MD, coauthor of Is It Just a Phase ?

Dr. March is a world expert on helping young people recover from OCD. In this much-needed book, he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience with parents and children. Full of practical tips and examples for families, the book helps the child take charge while showing parents how to support the recovery process. Dr. March tackles the bewilderment and isolation felt by so many families, highlighting the fact that OCD is nobody's fault and emphasizing that recovery is possible. I am looking forward to using this accessible book with the families I treat. --Isobel Heyman, MBBS, PhD, MRCPsych, Maudsley Hospital, United Kingdom

There's good news about recovery from childhood OCD, and it's called Talking Back to OCD. Dr. March explains with clarity and compassion what parents deserve to hear: They can make a difference in their children's lives. A highly respected, innovative clinical researcher, he describes each component of recovery in ways that both parents and children will understand and appreciate. --R. Reid Wilson, PhD, author of Don't Panic and coauthor of Stop Obsessing!

I highly recommend this book for parents and their children with mild to moderate OCD. Dr. Marchprovides detailed steps that can empower a young person to battle obsessive-compulsive disorder. The strong personal vignettes will help parents finally begin to understand the obsessions and compulsions that drive their child or teen to perform exhausting rituals. --Joy Kant, mother of a son with OCD and former president, International OCD Foundation

Author Bio
John S. March, MD, is Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center. A widely published author of books for professionals, including OCD in Children and Adolescents, his research defines the state of the art for treatment of young people with OCD and other anxiety and mood disorders. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. March is active in the teaching and training of mental health professionals. Recently, he served as one of the principal investigators of a National Institute of Mental Health-funded project that compared ways to help kids and teens beat OCD. He lives in Durham, North Carolina. Christine M. Benton is a Chicago-based writer and editor.