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It's Only a False Alarm, Workbook is written for children and
adolescents ages 8 - 17 who are undergoing treatment for
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Designed to be used in
conjunction with the program outlined in the corresponding
Therapist Guide, this workbook contains easy-to-read
psychoeducational material that help children understand their
disorder and how to covercome it. It is filled with interactive
worksheets and forms, as well as at-home exercises designed to help
children relieve their anxiety and manage their OCD-related
symptoms. Whether they are fearful of contamination or obsessed
with symmetry, children will benefit from the exposure exercises
found in this workbook. They will learn that just like a false fire
alarm, there is nothing really dangerous around and nothing bad
will occur if they don't perform their rituals and habits. Graphs
and an OCD Thermometer provide children with a visual reminder of
their progress over time.
OCD is characterised by a pattern of rituals (or compulsions) and
obsessive thinking. Common obsessions among children and teens
include a fear of dirt or germs, a need for symmetry, order, and
precision, and a fear of illness or harm coming to oneself or
relatives. Common compulsions include grooming, repeating, and
cleaning rituals. These obsessions and compulsions can severely
interfere with daily functioning and are a source of significant
distress. Without adequate treatment, the quality of life for
youths and families dealing with OCD often suffers.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has shown to be effective in the
treatment of childhood OCD. This Therapist Guide outlines a
12-session CBT-based treatment for OCD that benefits not only
children and adolescents, but their families as well. Each session
incorporates a family therapy component in addition to individual
treatment for the child. It is a combined approach program that
educates the child and family about OCD in order to reduce negative
feelings of guilt and blame and to normalise family functioning.
This manual also provides guidelines for conducting both imaginal
and in vivo exposures; techniques at the core of helping children
reduce their anxiety. For use with children ages 8 to 17, this book
is an indispensable resource for clinicians helping children and
their families cope with OCD.
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