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Acclaimed psychologists Randy Frost and Gail Sketetee's groundbreaking study on the compulsion of hoarding, Stuff invites readers to reevaluate their desire for things (Boston Globe).

What possesses someone to save every scrap of paper that's ever come into his home? What compulsions drive a woman like Irene, whose hoarding cost her her marriage? Or Ralph, whose imagined uses for castoff items like leaky old buckets almost lost him his house? Or Jerry and Alvin, wealthy twin bachelors who filled up matching luxury apartments with countless pieces of fine art, not even leaving themselves room to sleep?

When Frost and Steketee became the first scientists to study hoarding, they expected to find a few sufferers. Instead, they uncovered an epidemic, treating hundreds of patients and fielding thousands of calls from the families of others, exploring the compulsion through a series of compelling case studies in the vein of Oliver Sacks.

With vivid portraits that show us the traits by which you can identify a hoarder--piles on sofas and beds that make the furniture useless, houses that can be navigated only by following small paths called goat trails, vast piles of paper that the hoarders churn but never discard, even collections of animals and garbage--Frost and Steketee explain the causes and outline the often ineffective treatments for the disorder.They also illuminate the pull that possessions exert on all of us.

Whether we're savers, collectors, or compulsive cleaners, none of us is free of the impulses that drive hoarders to the extremes in which they live. For the six million sufferers, their relatives and friends, and all the rest of us with complicated relationships to our things, Stuff answers the question of what happens when our stuff starts to own us.

Over decades, noted authority Jonathan S. Abramowitz has helped thousands of people use the best science-based strategies to overcome obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). But if you have OCD--whether in treatment or not--you know that some days are harder than others. If you are looking for empathic support to navigate the rough patches when OCD disrupts your life, this book is for you! Get step-by-step ideas and downloadable practical tools for coping with lingering obsessional thoughts and doubts, riding out compulsive urges, and staying on track at work or in school. Dr. Abramowitz offers tips for navigating relationships and solving problems with family members, friends, and romantic partners. In short, engaging chapters, this book helps you cultivate resilience, replace self-criticism with self-compassion, and build the life you want--even with OCD.

Nearly six million Americans suffer from the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which can manifest itself in many ways: paralyzing fear of contamination; unmanageable checking rituals; excessive concern with order, symmetry, and counting; and others

Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders provides Dr. Johnathan Grayson's revolutionary and compassionate program for finally breaking the cycle of overwhelming fear and endless rituals, including:

• Self-assessment tests that guide readers in identifying their specific type of OCD and help track their progress in treatment
• Case studies from Dr. Grayson's revolutionary and profoundly successful treatment program
• Blueprints for programs tailored to particular manifestations of OCD
• Previously unexplored manifestations of OCD such as obsessive staring, Relationship OCD (R-OCD), obsessive intolerance of environmental sounds and chewing sounds
• Therapy scripts to help individuals develop their own therapeutic voice, to motivate themselves to succeed
• New therapies used in conjunction with exposure techniques
• Trigger sheets for identifying and planning for obstacles that arise in treatment
• Information on building a support group
• And much more

Demystifying the process of OCD assessment and treatment, this indispensable book helps sufferers make sense of their own compulsions through frank, unflinching self-evaluation, and provides not only the knowledge of how to change--but the courage to do it.

Over decades, noted authority Jonathan S. Abramowitz has helped thousands of people use the best science-based strategies to overcome obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). But if you have OCD--whether in treatment or not--you know that some days are harder than others. If you are looking for empathic support to navigate the rough patches when OCD disrupts your life, this book is for you! Get step-by-step ideas and downloadable practical tools for coping with lingering obsessional thoughts and doubts, riding out compulsive urges, and staying on track at work or in school. Dr. Abramowitz offers tips for navigating relationships and solving problems with family members, friends, and romantic partners. In short, engaging chapters, this book helps you cultivate resilience, replace self-criticism with self-compassion, and build the life you want--even with OCD.

Many people think that what the addict needs is willpower, but nothing could be further from the truth: When a person has already lost control over a drug or activity, attempts to control its use almost never work. Because the source of addiction isn't the drug or activity itself but a desire for a mood changer, successful recovery means ultimately changing the way we live, giving up the addictive life-style. Willpower's Not Enough will show you how to change your life-style and to recover from your addiction.

This is the therapist s manual for the Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder treatment protocol.

The purpose of The Shopping Addiction Workbook is to provide helping professionals with cognitive and

behavioral assessments, tools, and exercises that can be utilized to treat the root psychological causes of

a shopping addiction. It is designed to help people identify and change negative, unhealthy thoughts and

behaviors that may have led to a shopping addiction. The activities contained in this workbook can assist

participants in identifying the triggers which can lead to an addiction to shopping and teach them ways

to overcome and manage those triggers.

The Shopping Addiction Workbook will help participants to shape their behaviors:

- Recognize that they are experiencing an addiction problem.

- Reflect and become aware of the behaviors that were part of and arose from the addiction.

- Build self-esteem in positive capabilities outside of shopping.

The Shopping Addiction Workbook is a practical tool for teachers, counselors, and helping professionals

working with people suffering from a shopping addiction. Depending on the role of the person using this

workbook and the specific group's or individual's needs, the modules can be used individually or as part

of an integrated curriculum. The facilitator can administer an activity with a group or individual or use

multiple assessments in workshop.

- Understand the triggers for preoccupation with various aspects of shopping behavior.

- Develop greater self-acceptance and the ability to change ineffective behaviors.

- Understand recurring patterns that indicate a shopping addiction.

- Learn ways to live a new life without obsessing about shopping and spending.

Providing an introduction to the fascinating world of those with problematic obsessions and compulsions, this is the fully revised and updated second edition of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Etiology, Phenomenology, and Treatment. Many of the world's leading researchers and clinicians contribute chapters to this volume, which covers everything from the causes of OCD, to how it manifests across different cultural settings, to evidence-based treatments. Both new clinicians and those experienced with the disorder will find useful information inside, as will those seeking to learn more for themselves or their family members.

Caleb W. Lack, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma. A best-selling author and award-winning educator, he specializes in anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma disorders, as well as training others in the evidence-based treatment of mental health problems.

This essential guide for OCD, a highly complex and heterogeneous disorder, is indispensable for clinicians who aim to deliver evidence-based care. It is the rare text that covers fundamental symptoms along with sensitive complexities such as religion, culture, race, and family dynamics in a straightforward and user-friendly format. Dr. Lack has accomplished that and more by assembling an outstanding cadre of contributors. This book should be a foundation in every serious clinician's collection of resources.

Dean McKay, PhD, ABPP

Fordham University professor, Co-director of the Institute for Cognitive-Behavior Therapy and Research

Discover How To Overcome Compulsive/Pathological Lying For Life Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device You're about to discover a proven strategy on how to understand and overcome your pathological lying issues for the rest of your life. Millions of people suffer from compulsive lying and throw away their personal and professional success because of the mental and social baggage that come with it. Most people realize how much of a problem this is, but are unable to change their situation, simply because it's been a part of their mindset for so long. The truth is, if you are suffering from compulsive lying and haven't been able to change, it's because you are lacking an effective strategy and understanding of how the pattern of lying forms and what steps you need to take in order to reverse that pattern. This book goes into what causes pathological lying, why people lie in the first place, as well as what happens when an urge to lie comes up, and a step-by-step strategy that will help you free yourself from compulsive lying and help you take control of your life. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...

• What Is A Compulsive/Pathological Liar?
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How to take back your life when your things are taking over.

Why does Cliff, a successful lawyer who regularly wins landmark cases, step over two-foot piles of paper whenever he opens his front door? Why do Joan and Paul ask Children's Services to take their three children instead of decluttering their home? Why does Lucinda feel intense pressure to hold onto her family's heirlooms even though she has no room for them? They have hoarding disorder, which an estimated 2% to 6% of the adult population worldwide experience.

Conquer the Clutter offers hope to anyone affected by hoarding. Real-life vignettes, combined with easy-to-use assessment and intervention tools, support those who hoard--and those who care about them. Written by Elaine Birchall, a social worker dedicated to helping people declutter and achieve long-term control over their belongings, the book

- provides an overview of hoarding, defining what it is--and is not
- explains the difference between clutter and hoarding
- describes different types of hoarding in detail, including impulse shopping, closet hoarding, and animal hoarding
- debunks myths about hoarding and hoarders
- explores the effects that hoarding has on relationships, on work, and on physical and financial health
- presents a practical, step-by-step plan of action for decluttering
- contains dedicated advice from individuals who have successfully overcome their hoarding disorder

The most comprehensive work about hoarding on the market, Conquer the Clutter discusses special populations who are not often singled out, such as the disabled and the elderly, and includes numerous worksheets to assist individuals in determining the scope of their hoarding disorder and tackling the problem. Over 40 pages of additional resources are available online at jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/title/conquer-clutter.

From the hit A&E show Hoarders, psychologist Dr. Robin Zasio shows readers how to take control of their stuff and de-clutter their lives.

Recently, the once little-known condition of hoarding has become a household phrase-in part due to the popularity of the Emmy Award-winning television show Hoarders, which has captivated audiences with its stark and heartbreaking look at the people who suffer from this paralyzing condition.

Contributing expert to Hoarders Dr. Robin Zasio believes that our fascination with hoarding stems from the fact that most of us fall somewhere on the hoarding continuum. In The Hoarder in You, Dr. Zasio shares behind-the-scenes stories from the show, including some of the most serious cases of hoarding that she's encountered-and explains how readers can learn from these extreme examples. She also shares psychological and practical advice for de-cluttering and organizing, including how to tame the emotional pull of acquiring additional things, make order out of chaos by getting a handle on cluter, and create an organizational system that reduces stress and anxiety.

So, you want to work on recovery from your body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB)? Chances are, this is not the first time you've thought about changing your BFRB. And it's probably not the first time you've taken action to overcome it.

This workbook provides evidence-based tools consistent with the most up-to-date behavioral science to examine your BFRB in a new way, shift perspective on how you relate to your BFRB experience, reduce the behavior with individually tailored interventions, and transform your life and sense of self for the better.
Written by licensed clinical psychologists, this integrative behavioral therapy (IBT) approach is rooted in behavioral and cognitive psychology, utilizing CBT, ACT, DBT and habit reversal training, and is applicable to all BFRBs, including nail biting, hair pulling, and skin picking. Make your way through the workbook at your own pace, with the authors' compassionate guidance, and return to it as often as needed.

Thoroughly revised and updated--the go-to book for OCD sufferers who want to master their fears and take charge of their lives

The first comprehensive guide to treating obsessive compulsive disorder based on clinically proven behavioral therapy techniques, Dr. Lee Baer's Getting Control has been providing OCD sufferers with information and relief for more than twenty years. In the same easy-to-understand format as the original, this updated edition includes:

- Cutting-edge behavioral therapy techniques
- Breakthrough advances in neuroscience
- Brand new material on hoarding
- Expanded sections on how families can help OCD sufferers
- The latest diagnostic standards as outlined by the American Psychiatric Association
- A completely revised list of resources

OCD sufferers and their loved ones will find everything they need to assess their symptoms, set realistic goals, and create specific therapeutic exercises for managing this disorder.

At any one time at least five million people in the United States are experiencing the symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a mental disorder defined by recurrent, unwelcome thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that OCD sufferers feel driven to perform.

The OCD Answer Book is an authoritative reference for these adults and their loved ones, providing sound advice and

immediate answers to their most pressing questions.

-What is an obsession?

-What is a compulsion?

-Is it possible to grow out of OCD?

-Does OCD run in families?

-What increases my risk for OCD?

-If I check something several times does that mean that I suffer from OCD?

-I heard that OCD and strep throat might be related to each other. Is that true?

Written by an experienced psychologist in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The OCD Answer Book helps readers and their loved ones cope with OCD, conquer their fears, and seek therapy when necessary.

Sandplay utilizes a small tray of wet or dry sand, in which clients create scenes using miniature objects--a nonverbal communication of their internal and external worlds. For therapists interested in exploring the ways that sandplay facilitates growth and healing and in expanding their reservoir of therapeutic tools by incorporating sandplay into their practices, this practical handbook will be an invaluable resource.

After presenting the history and benefits of sandplay, the authors describe how to create a sandplay therapy room, including choosing sand containers, finding evocative objects, and displaying objects appropriately. They provide detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to conduct spontaneous and directed sandplay therapy sessions with individuals, couples, children, and families.

Various ways of recording the creation of a sand world are described, so that both the process and the product will be saved even after the sand tray is dismantled.Not only does the book establish the foundation for incorporating sandplay into the reader's current psychotherapeutic practice, but it will also stimulate the creative process of the professional. Like the client who sees internal and interpersonal dynamics and dilemmas pictured in the sand, the therapist will find that this powerful experiential tool reveals insights, information, and avenues to explore.

The authors illustrate the process with numerous sandplay experiences with clients. They also discuss clients for whom sandplay is contraindicated and some problems that might arise. To encourage the growth of the therapist, they include instructions on personal sandplay work.

This memoir will take you on a remarkable and sometimes dark journey through a young woman's two (very different) domestically abusive relationships. With her experience laid out in diary form, spanning November 2013 to early June 2016, the author reveals the subtle and not so subtle red flag behaviours of Casanova Psychopaths, Malignant Co-Dependents and the common Narcissist.

The reader will also learn about the Narcissistic Virus and discover how sometimes victims can be so broken by Narcissistic Personality Disorder Abuse that sometimes the only way to survive is to burn all your bridges and walk into the fire with the Devil himself.

The author did not escape unscathed. She suffered at the hands of a Somatic (sexually abusive) Narcissist, gained criminal convictions and still displays many C-PTSD symptoms. This is an honest and impactful insight into her journey.

This book is designed to be mainly educational so will suit not only victims and survivors but also professionals interested in making judicial, social care and health systems better.

Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by troublesome and persistent thoughts that make you feel anxious? Do you feel an urge to wash your hands repeatedly, or check appliances over and over, to help ease your anxiety? Do you feel panicked about what might happen if you did not perform these rituals? You may be struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is a common, yet distressing condition, but one that is responsive to modern treatments. Everything You Need to Know About OCD gives you a comprehensive insight in to this condition, how to spot symptoms of it in yourself or a loved one, and outlines the treatment options available. The book features self-help chapters that guide you through Graded Exposure therapy, a highly effective psychological treatment for OCD. These chapters will equip you with strategies to banish unwanted thoughts and help you regain control of your life.

In this classic study of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a distinguished psychiatrist offers hope and help for those suffering from mental illness, suggesting pathways forward through behavioral therapies and mediation.

Drawing on the extraordinary experiences of her patients, Dr. Judith Rapoport unravels the mysteries surrounding OCD, an emotionally crippling affliction that affects millions of Americans. The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing follows Dr. Rapaport's patient, the pseudonymous David, who developed such severe OCD symptoms that he spent so long each day washing himself and cleaning his home that he could no longer keep a job.

Through the example of her treatment of David, Dr. Rapoport explores the ways in which OCD manifests, how it affects individuals and their families, and the treatment options available to those who suffer from this mental illness.

Revealing breakthroughs in diagnosis, therapies, and medication, as well as offering guidelines for diagnosis, resources, and references, Dr. Rapaport offers hope and practical advice for those seeking help for themselves or their loved ones with OCD.

In this inspiring true story, a child struggles with Tourette's syndrome-and overcomes extraordinary challenges with the help of his loving parents.
Cory Friedman woke up one morning when he was five years old with the uncontrollable urge to twitch his neck. From that day forward his life became a hell of irrepressible tics and involuntary utterances, and Cory embarked on an excruciating journey from specialist to specialist to discover the cause of his disease. Soon it became unclear what tics were symptoms of his disease and what were side effects of the countless combinations of drugs. The only certainty is that it kept getting worse. Simply put: Cory Friedman's life was a living hell.
Against Medical Advice is the true story of Cory and his family's decades-long battle for survival in the face of extraordinary difficulties and a maddening medical establishment. It is a heart-rending story of struggle and triumph with a climax as dramatic as any James Patterson thriller.