The Body-Based Obsessions Workbook: CBT Skills to Manage Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts About Your Body and Brain

Molly Bradley Schiffer, LCPC
New Harbinger Publications
2025
Target Audience
Consumer
About the Book

 

Break Free from Body-Based Obsessions

If you often worry about your body or mind in ways that feel overwhelming, you’re not alone. Many people with anxiety or OCD struggle with constant fears about their health or appearance, which can take over daily life.

Understand Your Obsessions

  • Learn the difference between body-based obsessions and other related conditions
  • Recognize common worries like fears about your heart, breathing, or mental health
  • See how these thoughts affect your daily life

Practical Skills to Manage Worries

  • Use proven methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness
  • Practice exposure and response prevention to face and reduce fears
  • Build self-compassion to treat yourself kindly during tough moments

This workbook offers clear, easy-to-follow tools to help you manage intrusive thoughts and reduce anxiety. With these skills, you can find more peace and comfort in your own body and mind.