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There are over one million children in the US who suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. These children often have uncontrollable worries and engage in seemingly senseless rituals. Parents and school professionals often feel helpless and frustrated as they struggle to understand and help the child stop the bizarre doubts and habits that take over the child's mind and life. Now, there is hope and help.
Dr. Aureen Wagner brings you the latest scientific advances in the treatment of this beguiling disorder along with her many years of experience in treating children and teenagers. Using the metaphor of the Worry Hill, for which she has received international recognition, Dr. Wagner presents a powerful step-by-step approach that countless children have used successfully to triumph over OCD. Her skill, compassion and expert guidance will provide new hope, energy and resolve to help children and their caregivers conquer OCD.
Designed to be used alone or with the children's integrated companion book: Up and Down the Worry Hill.
"Every parent who has a child with OCD should read this book. I will recommend it from now on. It is written in a very user-friendly manner, and the suggestions, advice and information are just what parents need to know."
- Michael Jenike, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Chairman, Scientific Advisory Board, International OCD Foundation
"Dr. Wagner, the author of the best book available for children with OCD (Up and Down the Worry Hill) now offers a wonderful book for parents of those children as well as for clinicians treating them. Her intelligence, sensitivity, humanity, experience and clinical talents shine through on every page in this valuable addition to the OCD literature."
- Charles Mansueto, Ph.D., Member, Scientific Advisory Board, International OCD Foundation
"A truly remarkable guide for parents, clinicians and school personnel. Expertly written and organized, it does an excellent job demystifying childhood OCD and provides clear and compassionate guidelines to parents for managing the impact of OCD."
- John Piacentini, Ph.D., Director, UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety and TIC Disorders Program.
"A 'must read, ' essential book all parents who have a child with OCD. It provides just the right balance of medical background and practical advice. Dr. Wagner has a wealth of knowledge and experience and she generously passed on her many valuable 'pearls of wisdom' to the lucky readers."
- Roger Kurlan, M.D., Member, Medical Advisory Board, Tourette Syndrome Association
