Our Resources

Children and Parents

Books

    • “When I See Blue” by Lily Bailey
    • “Up And Down the Worry Hill” by Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D.
    • “Take Control of OCD: A Kid’s Guide to Conquering Anxiety and Managing OCD” by Bonnie Zucker, Psy.D.
    • “What To Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming OCD” by Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
    • “Repetitive Rhonda” by Jan Evans
    • “No One is Perfect and YOU Are a Great Kid” by Kim Hix
    • “Mr. Worry: A Story About OCD” by Holly L Niner
    • “A Thought is Just a Thought: A Story of Living with OCD” by Leslie Talley
    • “Helping Your Child With OCD: A Workbook for Parents of Children with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder” by Lee Fitzgibbons, Ph.D., and Cherry Pedrick, RN
    • “Freeing Your Child From OCD” by Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.
    • “Anxiety-Free Kids: An Interactive Guide for Parents and Children” by Bonnie Zucker, Psy.D.
    • “Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents” by Eli R Lebowitz, Ph.D.
    • “The No Worries Guide to Raising Your Anxious Child: A Handbook to Help You and Your Anxious Child Thrive” by Karen Lynn Cassiday, Ph.D.
    • “What to Do When Your Child Has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Strategies and Solutions” by Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D.
    • “You and Your Anxious Child: Free Your Child from Fears and Worries and Create a Joyful Family Life” by Anne Marie Albano, Ph.D., and Leslie Pepper

Websites

    • Peace of Mind: videos for children and adolescents with OCD, videos for parents, siblings and partners of people with OCD, information about OCD, advice on what to tell teachers, friends and siblings about OCD, how to help someone with OCD
    • Cedars Sinai: information about OCD and treatment options for parents
    • AT Parenting Survival School: courses for parents of children with OCD
    • MIGHTIER: digital games for children with OCD
    • Go Zen: online course for children with OCD
    • Beyond OCD: information about OCD, treatment options and managing parents for adolescents with OCD
    • International OCD Foundation: videos, information about OCD and treatment options for parents and partners
    • NOCD: information about OCD and treatment options for parents
    • KidsHealth: information about OCD and treatment options for children, adolescents and parents
    • OCD UK: information about OCD and treatment options for adults, adolescents and parents
    • OCD action: information about OCD and treatment options for parents and educators
    • Reach Out: support for children and adolescents, peer chat, online community, articles, tools and apps

Movies

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Adolescents and Parents

Books

    • “You Do That Too?” by Rena Benson and Jose Arturo
    • “Stuff That’s Loud: A Teen’s Guide to Unspiraling When OCD Gets Noisy” by Ben Sedley and Lisa Coyne
    • “Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens: Using CBT, Neuroscience, and Mindfulness to Help You End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry” by Debra Kissen, Ph.D., Ashley D Kendall, Ph.D., Michelle Lazano, LMFT, Micah Ioffe, Ph.D.
    • “The ACT Workbook for Teens with OCD: Unhook Yourself And Live Life To The Full” by Patricia Zurita Ona, Psy.D.
    • “The OCD Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and CBT Skills to Help You Overcome Unwanted Thoughts and Compulsions” by Jon Hershfield, MFT
    • “The Worry Workbook for Teens: Effective CBT Strategies to Break the Cycle of Chronic Worry and Anxiety” by Jamie A Micco, Ph.D.
    • “Your Amazing Teen Brain: CBT and Neuroscience Skills to Stress Less, Balance Emotions, and Strengthen Your Growing Mind” by Elisa Nebolsine, LSCW
    • “Conquer Your Fears and Phobias for Teens: How to Build Courage and Stop Fear from Holding You Back” by Andrea Umbach, Psy.D.
    • “Got OCD? A Guide for Teens with OCD” by OCD Chicago
    • “Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids and Teens Say “No Way” — and Parents Say “Way to Go” by John S March, MD, and Christine M Benton
    • “Parenting a Troubled Teen: Manage Conflict and Deal with Intense Emotions Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” by Patricia E Zurita Ona, Psy.D.
    • “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Guide for Family, Friends, and Pastors” by Robert Collie
    • “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: New Help for the Family” by Herbert L Gravitz, Ph.D.
    • “Loving Someone with OCD: Help for You and Your Family” by Karen J Landsman, , Ph.D., Kathleen M Rupertus, MA, MS, and Cherry Pedrick, RN

Websites

    • Peace of Mind (for kids): videos for children and adolescents with OCD, videos for parents, siblings and partners of people with OCD, information about OCD, advice on what to tell teachers, friends and siblings about OCD, how to help someone with OCD
    • Cedars Sinai: information about OCD and treatment options for parents
    • AT Parenting Survival School: courses for parents of children with OCD
    • MIGHTIER: digital games for children with OCD
    • Go Zen: online course for children with OCD
    • Beyond OCD: information about OCD, treatment options and managing parents for adolescents with OCD
    • International OCD Foundation: videos, information about OCD and treatment options for parents and partners
    • NOCD: information about OCD and treatment options for parents
    • KidsHealth: information about OCD and treatment options for children, adolescents and parents
    • OCD UK: information about OCD and treatment options for adults, adolescents and parents
    • OCD action: information about OCD and treatment options for parents and educators
    • Reach Out: support for children and adolescents, peer chat, online community, articles, tools and apps
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Adults and Partners

Books

    • “Getting Over OCD, Second Edition: A 10-Step Workbook for Taking Back Your Life” by Jonathan S Abramowitz, Ph.D.
    • “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Facts” by Padmal de Silva and Stanley Rachman
    • “Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions” by Edna B Foa, Ph.D., and Reid Wilson, Ph.D.
    • “Freedom From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty, Updated Edition” by Jonathan Grayson, Ph.D.
    • “The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder” by Bruce M Hyman, Ph.D. and Cherry Pedrick, RN
    • “Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts: How to Gain Control of Your OCD” by Christine Purdon, Ph.D., C.Psych, and David Clark, Ph.D., L.Psych
    • “Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior” by Jeffrey M Schwartz, MD, and Beverly Beyette
    • “The ACT Workbook for OCD: Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Exposure Skills to Live Well with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder” by Marisa T Mazza, Psy.D
    • “The Self-Compassion Workbook for OCD: : Lean Into Your Fear, Manage Difficult Emotions, and Focus on Recovery” by Kimberly Quinlan, LMFT
    • “Living Beyond OCD Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Workbook for Adults” by Patricia E Zurita Ona
    • “Overcoming Harm OCD: Mindfulness and CBT Tools for Coping with Unwanted Violent Thoughts” by Jon Hershfield, MFT
    • “The Complete OCD Workbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Free Yourself from Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors” by Scott M Granet, LCSW
    • “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Guide for Family, Friends, and Pastors” by Robert Collie
    • “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: New Help for the Family” by Herbert L Gravitz, Ph.D.
    • “Loving Someone with OCD: Help for You and Your Family” by Karen J Landsman, Ph.D., Kathleen M Rupertus, MA, MS, and Cherry Pedrick, RN

Websites

    • International OCD Foundation (iOCDf): information about OCD and treatment options for adults (and their partners) and adolescents (and their parents) with OCD, articles about OCD, find-a-therapist tool, conferences, community events, special interest groups, livestreams, newsletter
    • OCD Australia: Australia’s first OCD-dedicated website for adults (and their partners) and adolescents (and their parents), educational articles, information about OCD and treatment options, articles about OCD
    • Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA): information about anxiety and treatment options for adults (and their partners) and adolescents (and their parents), articles about OCD, find-a-therapist tool, free webinars, peer-to-peer support community
    • Beyond OCD: information about OCD and treatment for adults (and their partners) and adolescents (and their parents), articles about OCD, videos
    • Psychology Today: blog for adults (and their partners), articles about OCD
    • NOCD: telehealth therapy, information about OCD and treatment options for adults (and their partners) and adolescents (and their parents), articles about OCD, online community, discussion page
    • OCD Challenge: a free online, interactive, behavioural program for adults with OCD, information about OCD and treatment options, videos
    • Kimberley Quinlan LMFT: information about OCD and treatment options for adults and partners, blog, articles, podcast, online courses, newsletter
    • OCD Clinic: blog for parents and adults (and their partners), articles about OCD
    • OCD History: brief history of people with OCD
    • American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): information about OCD and treatment options for parents and adults (and their partners) with OCD and their families, videos
    • Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic): therapy, community forums for adults (and their partners), podcast, support groups, helpline
    • OCD Centre of Los Angeles (OCD LA): information about OCD/anxiety and treatment options for adults and partners

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