Examine the fourth largest mental health problem in AmericaOCDand
how YOU can help! Since obsessive-compulsive disorder affects 2.5%
of the world population, someone you know is likely to have this
disorder. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Guide for Family,
Friends, and Pastors is a handy physician's assistant that not only
provides a fresh overview of OCD but also focuses on the issue of
scrupulosityobsessive-compulsive anxiety over scruples in self and
othersas a religious issue. Written by a pastoral counselor who is
also a clinical social worker, this book will help you gain insight
into the psychological and neurological dimensions of the disorder,
the problems of those suffering from OCD, and the development of
support groups. Written with extensive knowledge and deep
compassion, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Guide for Family,
Friends, and Pastors presents the latest information available on
OCD and its effects upon sufferers and their personal
relationships. The information is discussed in both pastoral as
well as therapeutic aspects, explaining OCD in the brain, then
continuing with ways to help a sufferer manage the conflict.
Special attention is paid to the issue of scrupulosityseeing sin
where there is no sinwhich is especially symptomatic for many Roman
Catholics, Orthodox Jews, and Orthodox Muslims. Filled with
insightful case studies and a useful bibliography, this book helps
you understand OCD from all sides while giving effective strategies
for individual and group therapy. In Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:
A Guide for Family, Friends, and Pastors you will find: answers to
the most frequently asked questions detailed explanations of terms
insightful information on pastoral caring an in-depth exploration
of scrupulosity helpful information on trichotillomania (hair
pulling), kleptomania (stealing), Tourette's syndrome, body
dysmorphoric disorder (hatred of a particular body part), and
hypochondriasis case studies highlighting personal and relationship
issues resources for developing support groups resources for
further information on OCD A Guide for Family, Friends, and Pastors
is for pastors, pastoral counselors, chaplains, lay ministries,
social workers, psychiatric nurses, marriage counselors, and for
anyone who cares about someone with OCD.
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