Exposure Therapy for Child and Adolescent Anxiety and OCD

Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9780190862992 Author(s): Stephen P. Whiteside Format: Paperback Language: English Year: 2020 Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Pages: 224 Series: ABCT Clinical Practice Series

Description: Exposure is the most important component of therapy for anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and adolescents. Unfortunately, few clinicians offer this treatment, making it very difficult for youth and their families to seek effective care. Exposure Therapy for Child and Adolescent Anxiety and OCD delivers a succinct yet comprehensive guide to the use of exposure therapy with youth suffering from anxiety and OCD.Within the heart of this book, clinicians will discover a clear, step-by-step model, illustrated with sample dialogue, for engaging their young patients in this most effective treatment. Detailed caseexamples bring to life the application of all forms of exposure (in vivo, imaginal, and interoceptive) to a wide range of anxiety and OCD presentations. Beyond teaching the mechanics for implementing exposure, the authors present a clinical model for understanding how exposure works, synthesizing the key issues from current competing theories. This model can enhance the ability of clinicians to apply exposure to new and more challenging presentations. The authors review common challenges toimplementing exposure in real-world settings and assist clinicians in overcoming frequently encountered barriers. Within this compact book, clinicians will find a comprehensive guide to build theirexpertise in the delivery of exposure therapy for children and adolescents suffering from anxiety disorders or OCD.

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