Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119074144
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 168


Description:
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 are
seeking help for the first time, this expert, accessible guide is
your beacon of hope for breaking the chains of this crippling
disorder. Managing OCD with CBT For Dummies uses
mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to eradicate
OCD from your day-to-day life. Through clear and sensitive
direction, you'll find out how to identify and correct negative
thought patterns, confront your problems with positive solutions
and recognise the power of cognitive thinking.


Once a term only used by psychologists and counselors, CBT is
now in common use and has become the preferred treatment method for
a variety of psychological issues, including anxiety and
depression, self-esteem, eating disorders, addiction, and many
others. If you're planning on trying it on its own or in
conjunction with other types of therapies, you'll be heartened to
know that a staggering 75% of people with OCD are significantly
helped by CBT?which is why it remains the treatment of choice
for tackling the disorder by the National Institute for Health and
Clinical Excellence (NICE).


Demonstrates how CBT encourages new thinking patterns to combat
destructive thought tendencies

Explains the causes and symptoms of OCD

Shows you how to use CBT to modify everyday thoughts and
behaviours with the aim of positively influencing your
emotions

Illustrates the importance of facing your fears and offers
positive strategies on ex