The Clinician’s Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Edited by Eric A. Storch, Joseph McGuire, and Dean McKay, this comprehensive guide offers novel cognitive-behavioral strategies for treating childhood Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The book provides practical case studies and metaphors to explain exposure models to children in a developmentally appropriate manner. It also instructs clinicians on how to use symptom information and rating scales to develop an appropriate exposure hierarchy.

The book is divided into two major sections: assessment and treatment of childhood OCD, and special considerations in treating childhood OCD. Each chapter provides a strong theoretical foundation, practical discussion of the nature and implementation of core components, and a case illustration that highlights the use of a particular technique.

This guide offers CBT strategies for anxiety, tic disorders, trichotillomania, ADHD, and disruptive behaviors. It also includes strategies for treating patients who are initially non-responsive to CBT, and encourages individualization of evidence-based and clinically-informed principles for each patient. Furthermore, it reviews what to do if/when OCD remits and/or returns, and provides details on differentiating OCD symptoms from anxiety and other psychopathology.

With 382 pages, this book is published by Academic Press and is available in paperback format. It is an essential resource for mental health professionals seeking to improve their understanding and treatment of childhood OCD.