Getting Over OCD, Second Edition

Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz is one of the foremost OCD researchers in the country, and this workbook puts the gold-standard treatment — Exposure and Response Prevention — directly in the reader's hands. The ten-step structure is clear, the science is current (the second edition incorporates updated neuroscience), and endorsements from major clinical organizations and OCD specialists give it real credibility. For adults or older teens managing OCD who want a structured, evidence-based tool, this is one of the best self-help resources available. The honest caveat: it is demanding to work through, especially in acute distress, and it works best alongside professional therapy rather than as a standalone treatment. Also, readers whose OCD takes the form of scrupulosity or religious intrusive thoughts will find that dimension lightly addressed.