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Freeing Your Child from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful, Practical Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents Paperback – July 10, 2001

by Tamar E. Chansky (Author)
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An empowering guide to helping children with OCD thrive and find relief from their most distressing symptoms, for kids as young as age four to teens

“Dr. Chansky has accomplished a tour de force, which is certain to offer much-needed assistance both to children with OCD-related problems and to their families.”—Jeffrey M. Schwartz, MD, author of Brain Lock

Parents of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder know firsthand how confusing and even frightening the symptoms of OCD can be. They have questions about how this condition works and how they can best help their kids: Which behaviors are part of ordinary childhood, and which are symptoms of OCD? How can they help their child take back control of their lives from disruptive thoughts and debilitating rituals? What should they do if their child experiences a relapse in symptoms?
 
In Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, child psychologist and OCD expert Dr. Tamar E. Chansky helps parents make sense of a child’s experience with this very confusing but highly treatable disorder. She shares intuitive, easy-to-implement strategies for helping kids and teens confidently outsmart the “brain tricks and traps” of OCD, alongside scripts for explaining symptoms to children of all ages and targeted advice for navigating a wide range of OCD themes. Dr. Chansky also advises parents on how they can tailor treatment to their child’s needs with fully updated information on diagnostic criteria, medication, effective therapy modalities, and treatment outcomes, as well as the most recent findings on PANS and PANDAS, the sudden appearance of OCD symptoms after a strep or viral infection.
 
With its research-backed and reassuring guidance, Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder spells out exactly what parents can say and do to help their children reclaim their lives.
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If you're a parent of one of the more than one million children in this country with obsessive-compulsive disorder, you know how confusing, even frightening, the symptoms of OCD can be. You're terrified of losing your child and angry about the havoc this disorder has wreaked in your family. More than anything, you want to be able to unlock the secrets of OCD, understand the cause of your child's bizarre symptoms, and help your child break free of these disruptive, relentless thoughts and actions.

In her landmark book, Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Dr. Tamar E. Chansky creates a clear road map to understanding and overcoming OCD based on her successful practice treating hundreds of children and teenagers with this disorder. In Part I, Dr. Chansky "cracks the code" of the peculiar rules and customs of OCD -- the handwashing, tapping, counting, and so forth. She explains how OCD is diagnosed, how to find the right therapist partner, and how to tailor treatment options to your child's needs. You'll learn how powerful behavioral modification can be and when medication can help. In Part II, you'll learn how not to be pulled in by your child's debilitating rituals at home or at school, how to talk to your child about the "brain tricks" OCD causes, and how to create an effective OCD battle plan that will empower your child to "boss back" the OCD monster. You'll also learn how to cope in moments of crisis.

Part III offers specific advice for how to help your child handle the most common manifestations of OCD such as fears of contamination, checking, getting things "just right," intrusive thoughts, and more. Part IV is an indispensable guide to additional resources, including books, videos, organizations, and websites.

Filled with Dr. Chansky's compassionate advice and inspiring words from the many children with OCD whom she has helped, this book will be your lifeline. Battling back from OCD is hard work, but with the comprehensive, proven guidance in this book, you can help your child reclaim a life free from its grip.

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If you're a parent of one of the more than one million children in this country with obsessive-compulsive disorder, you know how confusing, even frightening, the symptoms of OCD can be. You're terrified of losing your child and angry about the havoc this disorder has wreaked in your family. More than anything, you want to be able to unlock the secrets of OCD, understand the cause of your child's bizarre symptoms, and help your child break free of these disruptive, relentless thoughts and actions.
In her landmark book, Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Dr. Tamar E. Chansky creates a clear road map to understanding and overcoming OCD based on her successful practice treating hundreds of children and teenagers with this disorder. In Part I, Dr. Chansky "cracks the code" of the peculiar rules and customs of OCD -- the handwashing, tapping, counting, and so forth. She explains how OCD is diagnosed, how to find the right therapist partner, and how to tailor treatment options to your child's needs. You'll learn how powerful behavioral modification can be and when medication can help. In Part II, you'll learn how not to be pulled in by your child's debilitating rituals at home or at school, how to talk to your child about the "brain tricks" OCD causes, and how to create an effective OCD battle plan that will empower your child to "boss back" the OCD monster. You'll also learn how to cope in moments of crisis.
Part III offers specific advice for how to help your child handle the most common manifestations of OCD such as fears of contamination, checking, getting things "just right," intrusive thoughts, and more. Part IV is an indispensable guide to additionalresources, including books, videos, organizations, and websites.
Filled with Dr. Chansky's compassionate advice and inspiring words from the many children with OCD whom she has helped, this book will be your lifeline. Battling back from OCD is hard work, but with the comprehensive, proven guidance in this book, you can help your child reclaim a life free from its grip.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harmony; 64102nd edition (July 10, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0812931173
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0812931174
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.15 x 1 x 9.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 283 ratings

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Tamar Chansky is a psychologist and author of four popular books. Her newest book for adults is: Freeing Yourself from Anxiety: Four Simple Steps to Overcome Worry and Create the Life You Want. Her previous books for parents are: Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking: Powerful, Practical Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Resilience, Flexibility and Happiness; Freeing Your Child from Anxiety, and Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Dr. Chansky is passionate about helping kids, parents and other adults pursue the lives that they want to lead, free from the obstacles of anxiety, pessimism and OCD. Dr. Chansky is frequently interviewed in newspapers and magazines on these topics as well as on the radio including NPR's Voices in the Family with Dr. Dan Gottlieb and The Parent's Journal with Bobbi Conner. A blogger on Huffington Post and Psychology Today, Dr. Chansky is the Founder and Director of The Children's and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety in Plymouth Meeting PA, and of the educational website: worrywisekids.org. Dr. Chansky lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two daughters. Visit her website: www.tamarchansky.com.

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  • Nicki Truesdell
    5.0 out of 5 stars The book we needed
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023
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    We only realized that our 15yo son has OCD this year. It has been such a learning experience, and not easy. This book has been so encouraging and helpful.

    Encouraging: from the first page, it reassures us that OCD is very manageable. We really needed to know this. It feels so hopeless and overwhelming on many days. And our son needs to hear this, too.

    Helpful: the book is very detailed with explanations about what our son is going through, and practical help that we can give him.

    I first started listening to the Audible version, but quickly realized I needed a hard copy to highlight and take notes. This book is our new reference manual, and I predict it will be well-worn.
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  • lakitac
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buy with a pack of highlighters!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023
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    This book tells you what OCD is, what’s going on inside your child’s brain, and how to work with them to help them manage it. This is what I needed as a parent. I was confused, angry, frustrated, and sad. I’m only 60 pages in and can’t stop highlighting. Now I feel informed, empowered, and in control! If your child has been diagnosed, reading this book should be mandatory homework!
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  • still reading
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is like getting a big, supportive hug!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2016
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    When our 13 year old daughter, nearly overnight, came down with an intense case of OCD we were clueless - on every front. We had no family history of OCD or any mental illness, we were living in a foreign country where they speak a foreign language, and we did not know what to do or where to turn. Fairly quickly we understood that our daughter had OCD but we will still trying to sort through how to get her proper help for the condition which was devastating her life and the life of our entire family. That is when I found this book. In the terrible months before we found the right doctor to help our daughter, this book was the big hug, the shoulder to lean on, the wise counselor. This book was everything to me. Very few mental health professionals who do not truly specialize in OCD really understand the disorder. This book was our guiding light until we found an OCD specialist. And on that note, I will say, please, when looking for help for your child with OCD, follow the author's advice and find someone who specializes in OCD and ERP therapy.
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  • M. J. Kimball
    4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2006
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    This is a great book for parents who are struggling with how to help a child with OCD. I give it 4 stars instead of 5 only because the author is not critical of her own field's obsession with disorders (DO - "Disorder Obsession": a disorder suffered by many psychologists and all psychiatrists in which the practitioner is obsessed with finding, labeling, and medicating behaviors that depart from their notion of "normal." This disorder can be successfully treated with heavy doses of not taking themselves so darn seriously.)
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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    Book came in timely manner and was in great condition.
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  • didyoureadthat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent For Struggling Parents
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2017
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    This is an excellent book for parents like us who find themselves in the confusing world of OCD. We were completely at a loss about what was happening to our daughter but this book explains what is happening and what to do about it. Most importantly, this book helped us regain our footing as parents which in turn has helped our daughter. If you and your spouse are reacting differently to your child's OCD, this book will help you find a more balance understanding and response. My only regret is ordering this book in Kindle format. This is a book you'll want to highlight, make notes in and bookmark and refer to again. Although you can do those things on Kindle, this just feels like a book you want to interact with more. I'm reordering as a hard copy.
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  • joetheo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2020
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    This has been a great book to help me understand what my son has been going through. The book does an excellent job of breaking the concepts down and putting them in easy to understand language. I’ve found so many helpful strategies to help me help my son. I highly recommend this book!
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  • Pat
    5.0 out of 5 stars OCD Demystified!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2022
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    This is a MUST-HAVE book for any parent who has a child with OCD. It gives you a clear understanding of practical ways to support your child while increasing your awareness of the complexities of his/her diagnosis.
    It also includes a wealth of resources for both you and your child.
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  • Michele S
    5.0 out of 5 stars full of helpful advice and things to say when you don't know how to make things better. If you think your child has OCD
    Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2017
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    Very informative, full of helpful advice and things to say when you don't know how to make things better. If you think your child has OCD, this is essential reading.
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  • monkey
    5.0 out of 5 stars A friendly, empowering read about a very unfriendly condtition
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2017
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    Extremely informative and easy to read book. Very thorough in its description of ocd. A must if you are on a journey with someone who has ocd, or if you wish to gain knowledge of this condition.
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  • Hannah
    5.0 out of 5 stars I read this book when it looked like nothing would help us
    Reviewed in Australia on December 12, 2014
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    I read this book when it looked like nothing would help us. This book did. It gave me an insight into how an OCD mind works and just how to combat and cope with it. We've had many small but significant break-throughs since adopting the techniques outlined in this book. Most importantly I now know we can break it.
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  • Della
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2021
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    Excellent read
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  • Sarel M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book by a very knowledgeable writer
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2014
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    Excellent book by a very knowledgeable writer. Gives loads of information plus lots of case histories. Best of all you feel you are not alone and there is hope....
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