Full Description
The Clinician's Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder brings together a wealth of experts on pediatric and adolescent OCD, providing novel cognitive behavioral strategies and considerations that therapists can immediately put into practice. The book provides case studies and example metaphors on how to explain exposure models to children in a developmentally appropriate manner. The book also instructs clinicians on how to use symptom information and rating scales to develop an appropriate exposure hierarchy. The book is arranged into two major sections: assessment and treatment of childhood OCD and special considerations in treating childhood OCD.
Each chapter is structured to include relevant background and empirical support for the topic at hand, practical discussion of the nature and implementation of the core component (such as exposure and response prevention, cognitive therapy, psychoeducation and more), and a case illustration that highlights the use of a particular technique.
Contents
1. Diagnosing OCD
2. Psychoeducation for Patients, Parents, and Family Members
3. Assessing OCD Symptoms; Developing an Exposure Hierarchy
4. Developing and Implementing Successful Exposures
5. Cognitive Training Strategies for Children
6. Involving Family in Treatment
7. Medication Management of Childhood OCD
8. Relapse Prevention Strategies
9. Common Myths and Misbeliefs in Treating Childhood OCD
10. OCD in School Settings
11. Addressing Family Accommodation
12. Dealing with Challenging Patients and Families
13. Working with Young Children
14. Strategies to Manage Common Co-Occurring Psychiatric Conditions
15. Managing a Refractory Patient's Care
