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Books

Eating Disorder Books

  1. “Brave Girl Eating: A Family’s Struggle with Anorexia” by Harriet Brown
  2. “Life Without Ed” by Jenni Schaefer
  3. “Overcoming Binge Eating” by Christopher Fairburn
  4. “Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder, Second Edition” by Daniel Le Grange and James L. Sherley, MD. Ph.D.
  5. “My Kid Is Back: Empowering Parents to Beat Anorexia Nervosa” by Daniel Le Grange and June Alexander

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Books

  1. “Loving Someone with OCD: Help for You and Your Family” by Karen J. Landsman
  2. “Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder” by Jeffrey M. Schwartz
  3. “Treating Your OCD with Exposure and Response (Ritual) Prevention Therapy: Workbook” by Edna B. Foa, Elna Yadin, and Tracey K. Lichner

 Body Dysmorphic Disorder Books

  1. “The Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder” by Katharine A Phillips
  2. “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Treatment Manual 1st Edition” by Sabine Wilhelm, Katharine A. Phillips, and Gail Steketee

Social Phobia Books

  1. “The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven, Step-by-Step Techniques for Overcoming Your Fear” by  Martin M. Antony Ph.D., Richard P. Swinson MD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Books

  1. “Reclaiming Your Life from a Traumatic Experience: A Prolonged Exposure Treatment Program Workbook” by Barbara Rothbaum, Edna B. Foa, and Elizabeth A Hembree

General Books

  1. “Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself” by Kristin Neff
  2. “The Perfectionist’s Handbook: Take Risks, Invite Criticism, and Make the Most of Your Mistakes” by Jeff Szymanski
  3. “The Feeling Good Handbook” by David D. Burns
  4. “Reinventing Your Life: The Breakthrough Program to End Negative Behavior and Feel Great Again” by Jeffrey E. Young, Janet S. Klosko, Aaron T. Beck

Empirical Research Articles

Couturier, J., Isserlin, L., & Lock, J. (2010). Family-Based Treatment for Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa: A Dissemination Study. Eating Disorders, 18(3), 199-209. doi:10.1080/10640261003719443

Karbasi, A. L. (2010). Enhanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E) for Eating Disorders: Case Study of a Client With Anorexia Nervosa. Clinical Case Studies, 9(3), 225-240. doi:10.1177/1534650110372541

Supplemental Material for The Efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (2017). Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. doi:10.1037/ccp0000245.supp

Zandberg, L., Kaczkurkin, A. N., Mclean, C. P., Rescorla, L., Yadin, E., & Foa, E. B. (2016). Treatment of Adolescent PTSD: The Impact of Prolonged Exposure Versus Client-Centered Therapy on Co-Occurring Emotional and Behavioral Problems. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 29(6), 507-514. doi:10.1002/jts.22138

The Sneaky Side of OCD: Understanding Mental Compulsions

The Sneaky Side of OCD: Understanding Mental Compulsions

When most people think of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), they picture someone washing their hands over and over, checking the door lock repeatedly, or arranging things in a particular way. These are examples of physical compulsions, or visible behaviors done to ease the distress caused by obsessive thoughts. But there’s another side of OCD that’s often… […]

When AI Becomes Part of OCD: Understanding a New Form of Compulsion

When AI Becomes Part of OCD: Understanding a New Form of Compulsion

Written by Melissa Harrison, LPC In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have become everyday companions. It’s easy to forget how new all of this is; asking questions to a computer and getting an answer that sounds like it really knows you and has the “right” answer in under five seconds. For most… […]

Luke Combs Opens Up About His Struggle with OCD: Shedding Light on Taboo Obsessions

Luke Combs Opens Up About His Struggle with OCD: Shedding Light on Taboo Obsessions

Written by Dr. Paulina Syracuse, Psy.D. Recently, country music star Luke Combs opened up about his experience with, as he said, his “particularly wicked” obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), shedding light on a particularly misunderstood aspect of the condition. He shared that he has struggled with a form of OCD known as “Pure O,” which involves intrusive,… […]

Managing Thanksgiving: A Practical Guide for Recovery

Managing Thanksgiving: A Practical Guide for Recovery

Written by Amanda Turco, LPC Thanksgiving can be a wonderful day spending time with loved ones, taking time off work, making gratitude lists, and eating beloved comfort foods. It can also offer a plethora of challenges for people who are in eating disorder recovery. Shifts in routine, a day-long focus on different foods than you… […]

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