This book is designed for children dealing with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Through this practical and understandable manual, children will learn to recognize their obsessions and rituals, understand them, and use simple tools based on exposure and ritual prevention to confront and overcome this challenging disorder.
Children suffering from OCD often experience intrusive thoughts and use rituals to ease their anxiety, behaving in a manner that can be disruptive and sometimes harmful. This book offers active guidance in understanding OCD, aiming to help them recognize common symptoms such as contamination concerns, fear of danger, the need for order/uniformity, and excessive doubt.
Children will be guided to name their own symptoms and assess the intensity of the anxiety they cause. The manual also provides a framework for applying exposure and ritual prevention strategies in anxiety-provoking situations, either independently or with the help of a parent or caregiver.
The book provides detailed instructions for completing exposure exercises as well as techniques for creating a strong support system from family, friends, and educators. It is made to help children manage OCD symptoms, laying foundations for a better life at home, in the classroom, and in the future.
Pages: 144, Dimensions: 20.2x20.2cm
