If you suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), this book might just offer you the help you seek. Take Control of OCD : the Ultimate Guide For Kids With OCD by Bonnie Zucker steps you through her proven method. Dr. Zucker is a licensed psychologist and has developed a specific cognitive-behavioral approach to help people with OCD and other anxiety disorders. This book will slowly, carefully take you through her steps that she has identified as developing your ladder. Just like climbing a ladder, you start out on the safest step, face your fears, then climb another step and face another fear. The best part is that YOU identify your own fears, obsessions, and compulsions - not your parents, teachers, or a doctor. YOU rank them in order by easiest to hardest to overcome. Dr. Zucker's book also includes relaxation techniques and helps you to practice them. Again, YOU practice each one and find what works best. My favorites included calm, one-nostril breathing and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR). With PMR you tighten then relax each muscle area of your body one-by-one beginning with your hands and working to the whole body. The face was most interesting because tensing my facial muscles meant making a very contorted look for sure.
Reviewed by Mrs. Boehm
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