Product Description
People who suffer from mental illness rarely do so alone. Their families and loved ones face their own set of unique challenges-problems that deserve their own resources and sources of support. This is the first book written specifically to the loved ones of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It helps readers examine how OCD affects their lives and offers a straightforward system for building a healthier, more constructive relationship with OCD sufferers. The book contains basic information about OCD-its definition, cause, and symptoms-and a brief overview of treatments available for the disorder. After these introductory sections, the book focuses on ways readers can foster a healthy relationship with someone with OCD. It includes tips for increasing family involvement, making accommodation for the disorder in daily life, and creating an action plan for change using family contracts. The book also covers relational topics such as parenting and marriage, self-care, and support networking. Throughout, the book illustrates important points with the real-life stories of families living with OCD.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 5 reviews)

Excellent help for teenage nephew by P. Cavender (TN)

5 Stars
August 24, 2007
I ordered this book and the workbook for my nephew, who was recommended these items by his therapist. At this moment, I don't know what if any progress he has made, however when I spoke to my sister several days ago, he found the text easy to read and in "normal" language. Recommended with the accomapany workbook.

Warning: This is a workbook! by Florida Moon (Boca Raton, FL)

1 Stars
May 25, 2007
I am not a fan of "workbooks". To me, this is just filler. Books that leave lots of blank space for you to fill out are ones I avoid. A better selection on this topic, by far, would be "Obsessive Compulsive Disorders" by Dr. Penzel. There is no new info in this book that is not available elsewhere. Save your money, don't buy it!

Loving someone with OCD by M. Martin (New Zealand)

4 Stars
May 15, 2007
Excellent book for spouses trying to get to grips with your partners denial of OCD.Doesn't make it go away but makes your life a bit more understanding of the nature of the beast and where it's going to end up. Reccommend.

Useful and Helpful by Jokie X Wilson (San Francisco, California United States)

5 Stars
December 28, 2006
This book is a great self-help book when you are dealing with a loved one who has OCD. But it makes it clear that it can only be helpful if the OCD sufferer is aware there is a problem and wants to change. If the person has OCPD-- Obsessive-Complusive Personality Disorder, which is defined by absolute denial that there is a problem, this book will not help fix that. If you are loving someone with OCD who wants to change, get this book. If your loved one is not ready to change, it still may be helpful to encourage them to see that there is a problem-- but don't count on it. The price is reasonable and the content can help the person loving somneone with OCD or OCPD to get a clear perspective on the problem behaviors, whether or not the OCD sufferer is willing to accept there is a problem.

Just buy this book by Rebecca A. Guymon (Irvine, CA USA)

5 Stars
August 21, 2006
To help understand how I can help/cope with my loved one's OCD I purchased this book and a "ten steps" book. Of the two books this was by far the most helpful, informative, and empowering. I am sorry I wasted time & money on the other book.

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