The Complete OCD Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Free Yourself from Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors

by Scott Granet LCSW

Overview

OCD manifests in many forms, but the only solution for treatment is to act. Applying proven therapeutic strategies to actionable exercises, The Complete OCD Workbook arms you with the tools you need to fight intrusive thoughts and compulsions and take your life back from OCD.

This workbook delivers a new action-oriented approach that is designed for various types of OCD. From "Pure" (thoughts only) to compulsive behaviors, this workbook combines CBT, ERP, and mindfulness strategies into a step-by-step method for confronting intrusive thoughts and behaviors. Tracking your progress through reflective questionnaires and journal entries, this workbook offers a supportive, self-paced framework to free yourself from OCD.

What you will find inside:

• An essential introduction that provides an overview of the primary treatment methods such as CBT, ERP, and mindfulness.
• Actionable exercises that use questionnaires, checklists, and reflective prompts to provide a hands-on and personalized approach to treating OCD.
• Real stories that offer support throughout your journey to healing, from patients who understand and have overcome struggles associated with OCD.

OCD is determined—it doesn't give up easily. But you have the determination to challenge it, and that is the first of many successes you'll discover in The Complete OCD Workbook.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641520171
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	11/20/2018
Edition description:	Workbook
Pages:	156
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

SCOTT M. GRANET, LCSW, received his master’s degree in social work from New York University and has specialized in the treatment of OCD and related disorders for 30 years. In 2008, he opened the OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California in Redwood City. He was a founding board member for OCD San Francisco, an affiliate organization of the International OCD Foundation, and continues to serve in that capacity.

Table of Contents

Introduction vi

A Disclaimer ix

Part 1 Unpacking OCD & Exploring Treatment

Chapter 1 Over and Over Again 2

Chapter 2 Therapeutic Approaches 16

Part 2 The Steps

Step 1 Get to the Heart of the Matter 33

Step 2 Applying Cognitive Therapy Techniques 46

Step 3 Work with ERP 62

Step 4 Imaginal Exposure Therapy 80

Step 5 ACT and Be Mindful 94

Step 6 Keep It Going 113

Conclusion 125

Resources 129

References 130

Blank Worksheets 133

Index 142

Editorial Reviews

The Complete OCD Workbook is not just another self-help book. It provides an easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach to effectively coping with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder—including its rare forms that are often missed. Dr. Granet provides a very practical approach, using effective and cutting-edge methods, perfect for anyone whose life been disrupted or impaired by intrusive thoughts or OCD.”—Marina Bystritsky, Ph.D.

“This workbook offers a step-by step-approach to treating OCD, using the gold standard treatments of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). Also included are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness methods for treating OCD. This is an indispensable book for all clinicians treating OCD, as well as laypersons.”—Robyn L. Stern LCSW, The BDD & OCD Centre of Greater New York

“A fantastic, results-oriented resource for the OCD sufferer. It is comprehensive, straightforward, and practical. It reviews the basics and then goes on to integrate important new developments—such as Mindfulness and the use of values-based ACT principles.”—Dan Kalb, Ph.D.

“This is a must-read workbook for individuals with OCD as well as for mental health providers who treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to better understand the inner experience of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and also to individuals with OCD or clinicians who need direction regarding how to treat this debilitating disorder.”—Arie Winograd, LMFT, Director, The Los Angeles BDD and Body Image Clinic

“The Complete OCD Workbook delivers on the promise of its title. By providing a sweeping, in-depth look at today's leading treatment options, along with real-life stories from OCD survivors, and meaningful personal exercises, Scott Granet offers individuals with OCD everything they need to know about the path to recovery and how to travel it.”—Jeff Bell, author, Rewind, Replay, Repeat: A Memoir of OCD

“Scott Granet’s book, The Complete OCD Workbook, provides a step-by-step way for people to implement Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) alone or with help from a coach. It puts this powerful tool in the hands of people, allowing them to get control of their OCD.”—James M. Claiborn Ph.D. ABPP ACT

“The Complete OCD Workbook provides an entryway into treatment for anyone taking the first steps to manage their OCD, and it provides a useful sourcebook for people who have been through treatment and are still working to maintain their gains. This book is so clearly written that it could even be used as a guidebook by a therapist who is not an OCD specialist, but who is treating someone with OCD.”—Mary Weinstein, President, OCD San Francisco Bay Area

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