What to do when your Child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Strategies and Solutions [Paperback]

Aureen Pinto Wagner Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2002

Is your child among the over one million children in this country who suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? Dr. Aureen Wagner brings you the latest scientific advances in the treatment of OCD along with her many years of experience in treating children and teenagers. Using the metaphor of the Worry Hill, for which she has received international recognition, she presents a powerful step-by-step approach that countless children have used successfully to regain control from OCD. She provides parents and children with the blue print to take charge of and master OCD.

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From the Publisher

This book contains information on child anxiety, anxiety in children, child OCD, obsessive compulsive in children, OCD in children, anxious children, worried child and anxious child.

About the Author

Aureen Wagner, Ph.D., is Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester, and member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. She is an expert in childhood anxiety who is recognized for her unique Worry HillT approach to treatment. Dr. Wagner is a sought-after international speaker and author of many anxiety books and treatment resources.

Product Details

• Paperback: 444 pages
• Publisher: Lighthouse Press, Inc.; 1 edition (September 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967734711
• ISBN-13: 978-0967734712
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,181 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Anxiety Disorders
  • #47 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Compulsive Behavior

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grieve No More! Get This Book!!!!, April 20, 2005

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L. Buchanan "Mom & OCD Coach for my son" (Plano, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What to do when your Child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Strategies and Solutions (Paperback)

Every parent with a child that has OCD MUST read this book!! The sooner the better! After realizing my son had OCD I jumped on the internet only to feel sad and hopeless for my son's future. Thank goodness for Dr. Wagner's book! I read it cover to cover and put everything she suggested into play immediately!! Her book also gave me hope and made me realize I was a huge part of my son's recovery. Loaded with support, information and facts, this book became my "OCD Bible" and made a huge impact on getting the OCD in control. We had a wonderful therpist but this book is what really helped my son and our family know what to do and how to take control. My son also read her book for children entitled "Up and Down the Worry Hill" and I highly recommend that for your child as well. I now run a support group for parents of children with OCD and this book is #1 on my list. There IS hope and "What to Do When Your Child Has OCD" is crucial in your journey! Thank you Dr. Wagner! You are wonderful!!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Complete Guides for Parents, March 29, 2006

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Ashley Davis (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What to do when your Child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Strategies and Solutions (Paperback)

If your child has OCD, make sure you invest in this book. I purchased several books and this one is hands-down the best no matter what your child's obsessions/compulsions or what stage you are at from first recognizing the disorder to going through the therapy.

As other reviewers have noted, it is easy to read and understand. It is also very complete and includes obsessions/compulsions not covered in other books I have read. It answers questions like "normal vs. OCD: What's the difference" - an important thing for parents to be able to recognize when their child is being themselves and when the OCD monster is affecting them. It also tells you what to expect in the first evaluation, how to navigate CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), and info on medications.
Another very helpful aspect is the school section (I even took the book with me to the teacher conference). It outlines what you should and should not share with the school/teacher and how to approach the whole subject without having your child labeled. It has "Red Flags for OCD in School"- a great thing to share with the teacher. And how to form a partnership with the school to best benefit your child.

All in all, a great and helpful book.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a "must have" for every parent of a child with OCD, April 19, 2003

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Judith S. Dietz (Ithaca, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What to do when your Child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Strategies and Solutions (Paperback)

This is the book I wish I had during the months we waited for our appointment with the specialist. Dr. Wagner leaves no stone unturned. In plain language she speaks to the many and complex concerns parents of children with OCD have -- always with this goal: to help minimize the impact of OCD on the child and family. The personal stories woven throughout the book help put a "face" on OCD that every family living with it will understand. I particularly appreciated Dr. Wagner's respectful and empathetic treatment of parents, also victims of this disorder, in the chapters "Parenting Challenges" and "Taking Care of Yourself." This is an empowering book; one that continues to offer hope and help to parents beginning with that first suspicion that something's "not quite right." I continue to use it as a valuable resource.