Understanding OCD: Skills to Control the Conscience and Outsmart Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
One of the most experienced therapists in the world for treatment-resistant obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) explains the disorder, the treatments available, and the skills needed to overcome and outsmart OCD.

This is an eye-opening study of one of the most common psychiatric ailments diagnosed today—obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Written by Leslie J. Shapiro, a renowned therapist at one of the most well known OCD facilities in the world, this reference shares effective treatment strategies and clinical factors for helping therapists, mental health professionals, psychology students, clergy, and others deal with patients coping with this illness. The author offers case examples from her 15 years of residential work with patients, demonstrating how sufferers—even the most treatment resistant—can get control of the condition.

Organized into three sections, this guidebook first reveals how OCD and guilt are intertwined and explores survival instincts, cultural factors, and the nature of thoughts. The second section covers aspects of the obsessive conscience such as scrupulosity, moralosity, and obsessive guilt. The book's conclusion describes effective exposure and response prevention strategies for these symptoms and examines methods of treatment that augment and help maintain recovery. An in-depth discussion on the differences between compulsive and impulsive behaviors—as well as other treatment impediments—is included.
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Understanding OCD: Skills to Control the Conscience and Outsmart Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
One of the most experienced therapists in the world for treatment-resistant obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) explains the disorder, the treatments available, and the skills needed to overcome and outsmart OCD.

This is an eye-opening study of one of the most common psychiatric ailments diagnosed today—obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Written by Leslie J. Shapiro, a renowned therapist at one of the most well known OCD facilities in the world, this reference shares effective treatment strategies and clinical factors for helping therapists, mental health professionals, psychology students, clergy, and others deal with patients coping with this illness. The author offers case examples from her 15 years of residential work with patients, demonstrating how sufferers—even the most treatment resistant—can get control of the condition.

Organized into three sections, this guidebook first reveals how OCD and guilt are intertwined and explores survival instincts, cultural factors, and the nature of thoughts. The second section covers aspects of the obsessive conscience such as scrupulosity, moralosity, and obsessive guilt. The book's conclusion describes effective exposure and response prevention strategies for these symptoms and examines methods of treatment that augment and help maintain recovery. An in-depth discussion on the differences between compulsive and impulsive behaviors—as well as other treatment impediments—is included.
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Understanding OCD: Skills to Control the Conscience and Outsmart Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Understanding OCD: Skills to Control the Conscience and Outsmart Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Understanding OCD: Skills to Control the Conscience and Outsmart Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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One of the most experienced therapists in the world for treatment-resistant obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) explains the disorder, the treatments available, and the skills needed to overcome and outsmart OCD.

This is an eye-opening study of one of the most common psychiatric ailments diagnosed today—obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Written by Leslie J. Shapiro, a renowned therapist at one of the most well known OCD facilities in the world, this reference shares effective treatment strategies and clinical factors for helping therapists, mental health professionals, psychology students, clergy, and others deal with patients coping with this illness. The author offers case examples from her 15 years of residential work with patients, demonstrating how sufferers—even the most treatment resistant—can get control of the condition.

Organized into three sections, this guidebook first reveals how OCD and guilt are intertwined and explores survival instincts, cultural factors, and the nature of thoughts. The second section covers aspects of the obsessive conscience such as scrupulosity, moralosity, and obsessive guilt. The book's conclusion describes effective exposure and response prevention strategies for these symptoms and examines methods of treatment that augment and help maintain recovery. An in-depth discussion on the differences between compulsive and impulsive behaviors—as well as other treatment impediments—is included.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798216159483
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 03/10/2015
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 216
File size: 579 KB
Age Range: 7 - 17 Years

About the Author

Leslie J. Shapiro is a residential-level behavior therapist for treatment resistant obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital.
Leslie J. Shapiro is a residential-level behavior therapist for treatment-resistant obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Michael A. Jenike
Acknowledgments
Part I: Hard-wired at Birth
1 Your Brain Has a Mind of Its Own
2 Hypersurvival: Evolutionary Survival Instincts Gone Awry—Too Much of a Necessary Thing?
3 All Walks of Life: Global Prevalence and the Universal Culture of Rituals
4 We AllHave "Bad" Thoughts
5 In Good Company: A Who's Who of Obsessive Conscience
Part II: The Exploited Conscience
6 Scrupulosity: It's Not Religious
7 Moralosity: Nonreligious and Moral Perfectionistic OCD
8 Obsessive Guilt
Part III: "You Want Me to DoWhat?"
9 Taking Control Where You Can and Must
10 Helpful Treatment Augmentations
Part IV: Other Guiding Considerations
11 It's Impulsive, Not Compulsive
12 A Word about Countertransference
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Types of Guilt Found in Western Literature
Appendix C: Harder Personal Feelings Questionnaire
Appendix D: Rate Your OCD
Appendix E: Pennsylvania Inventory of Scrupulosity
Appendix F: The Loyola Religious Obsession and Compulsion Checklist
Appendix G: Family Accommodation Scale for Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder
Index

What People are Saying About This

Robin T.

"I worked with Leslie Shapiro in 1994 incapacitated by scrupulosity. She was the one therapist that changed my world in a way I never dreamt possible. I can honestly say, without her dedication, patience, and the highly skilled therapy she implemented, I would not have had the courage to find or be the person I am today. This book is a true gift to all those who suffer with any type of OCD, their supports, and professionals in the field seeking insight."

Scott L. Rauch

"The author, Leslie Shapiro, is known to be an experienced clinician, compassionate caregiver, articulate educator, thoughtful scholar, and intrepid pioneer. So it should come as no surprise that she has sculpted such an engaging, artful, and informative volume, which also conveys hope and inspiration. This book will be of value to anyone interested in learning about OCD or supporting those who are confronted by the disorder. In particular, her preeminent expertise in the area of scrupulosity makes it an essential resource for those who wish for a deeper understanding of that under-appreciated phenomenon."

Gail Steketee

"Leslie Shapiro has crafted an exceptionally user-friendly book that targets the guilt, shame and moral uncertainty so often caused by OCD. Grounded in research on the brain, human instinct, culture, and religion, this book enables sufferers to distinguish OCD symptoms from reality, and to attack the problem at its core. The author’s keen understanding and ready examples from years of experience shine through as she offers clear explanations and strategies to combat this insidious disease. A great read for sufferers and clinicians alike."

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