The ACT Workbook for Teens with OCD: Unhook Yourself and Live Life to the Full

Patricia Zurita Ona, PsyD
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
2019
Target Audience
Both
About the Book

 

Take Control of OCD: A Workbook for Teens

Helping Teens Manage OCD and Take Back Their Lives
This workbook helps teens understand and manage OCD using simple, practical tools. It shows how to face tough thoughts and feelings without letting them take over.

Learn to Handle Unwanted Thoughts

  • Discover how to deal with obsessive thoughts instead of avoiding them
  • Use the "Choice Point" to make decisions that support your goals
  • Understand that fear and worry are normal—and manageable
  • Learn to accept tough emotions without giving in to compulsions

Make Room for What Matters Most

  • Focus on what you care about, not just what OCD tells you
  • Gain tools to reduce avoidant behaviors and constant reassurance-seeking
  • Learn through real-life examples that show you're not alone

This workbook gives teens the tools to face OCD with courage and move toward a fuller, more confident life.