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Resources for Managing Anxiety and OCD in the Philadelphia Area

Downloadable Forms and Handouts

Cognitive Behavioral Models

  1. Five Factor Model
  2. Target Behavior Chain Analysis Worksheet

    Behavioral Experiments, Exposures, and Ritual Prevention

    1. Behavioral Experiments Worksheet
    2. Exposure Tracking Worksheet
    3. Guidelines for Exposures
    4. Ritual Prevention Rules

    Thought Records

    1. Six Column Thought Record
    2. Seven Column Thought Record

    Values, Goals, and Activities

    1. Life Compass Value Identification Form 
    2. Values Exploration Exercises
    3. Pleasure and Mastery Activities Identification Worksheets
    4. Willingness and Commitment Worksheet
    5. Problems and Values Tracking Worksheet

    Trichotillomania and Excoriation

    1. Picking and Pulling Log
    2. Picking and Pulling SCAMP Worksheet

    Miscellaneous

    1. Gratitude Journal

      Recommended Websites

      Anxiety, OCD, and Related Disorders

      1. Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
      2. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
      3. International OCD Foundation (OCDF)
      4. The Anxiety Coach by Dr. Dave Carbonell
      5. Emetophobia Help and Resources
      6. Anxiety Canada – helpful even for non-Canadians
      7. Effective Child Therapy Resources

      Social Anxiety Disorder and Performance Anxiety Disorders

      1. National Social Anxiety Center (NSAC)
      2. Andrew Kukes Foundation for Social Anxiety (AKFSA)
      3. Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
      4. International Paruresis Association (IPA)

      Trichotillomania and Skin Excoriation

      1. TLC Foundation for BFRBs
      2. Canadian BFRB Support Network

      Depression and Bipolar Mood Disorders

      1. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
      2. Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
      3. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
      4. Academy of Cognitive Therapy (A-CT)

      Trauma and PTSD

      1. National Center for PTSD
      2. International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)
      3. National Domestic Violence Hotline
      4. Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)
      5. Male Survivor

      Recommended Books

      Broadly Focused Anxiety and OCD Books

      1. David Clark and Aaron (Tim) Beck. The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution
      2. Reid Wilson. Stopping the Noise in Your Head : the New Way to Overcome Anxiety and Worry
      3. Dave Tolin. Face Your Fears: A Proven Plan to Beat Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, and Obsessions

      Generalized Anxiety / Worry

      1. Melisa Robichaud and Michel Dugas. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear – self-help book based on a very well researched form of CBT that we use with many patients at our Center (Intolerance of Uncertainty Therapy).
      2. Susan Orsillo and Liz Roemer. The Mindful Way through Anxiety: Break Free from Chronic Worry and Reclaim Your Life – self help book based on another well researched form of CBT (acceptance-based behavioral therapy) that we often use at our Center.
      3. David Carbonell and Sally Winston. The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It

      Social Anxiety and Performance Anxieties

      1. David Clark and Aaron (Tim) Beck. The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution – related to approaches used at the Center 
      2. Stefan Hofmann. CBT for Social Anxiety: Simple Skills for Overcoming Fear and Enjoying People – related to approaches used at the Center 
      3. Ellen Hendricksen. How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety – related to approaches used at the Center
      4. Deborah Hope, Rick Heimberg, and Cynthia Turk. Managing Social Anxiety, Workbook: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach – a classic and foundational workbook
      5. Steven Soifer, George Zgourides, Joe Himle, Nan O’Brien. The Secret Social Phobia: Shy Bladder Syndrome (Paruresis)
      6. Adam Gopnik. The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery – chapter called “Relieving” covers author’s journey with paruresis

      Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

      1. Elna Yadin, Edna Foa, and Tracy Lichner. Treating Your OCD with Exposure and Response (Ritual) Prevention Therapy Workbook
      2. Jonathan Grayson. Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
      3. Reid Wilson. Stopping the Noise in Your Head: the New Way to Overcome Anxiety and Worry
      4. Sally Winston and Martin Seif. Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts

      Trichotillomania and Excoriation Disorder

      1. Charles Mansueto, Sherrie Mansfield Vavrichek, and Ruth Goldfinger Golomb. Overcoming Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: A Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment for Hair Pulling and Skin Picking – probably the best guide to these areas
      2. Doug Woods and Michael Twohig. Trichotillomania: An ACT-enhanced Behavior Therapy Approach Workbook 

      Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

      1. Sabine Wilhelm. Feeling Good about the Way You Look: A Program for Overcoming Body Image Problems
      2. Katherine Phillips. Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder: An Essential Guide

      Compulsive Hoarding and Acquiring

      1. Randy Frost and Gail Steketee. Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things
      2. Gail Steketee and Randy Frost. Treatment for Hoarding Disorder: Workbook

      Specific Phobias

      1. Dara Lovitz and David Yusko. Gag Reflections: Conquering a Fear of Vomit Through Exposure Therapy

      Health Anxiety

      1. Karen L. Cassiday. Freedom from Health Anxiety: Understand and Overcome Obsessive Worry About Your Health or Someone Else’s and Find Peace of Mind.
      2. Katherine Owens and Martin Antony. Overcoming Health Anxiety: Letting Go of Your Fear of Illness

      Perfectionism

      1. Martin Antony. When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough: Strategies for Coping with Perfectionism
      2. Patricia Zurita Ona. Acceptance and Commitment Skills for Perfectionism and High-Achieving Behaviors

      PTSD

      1. Barbara Rothbaum, Edna Foa, and Elizabeth Hembree. Reclaiming Your Life from a Traumatic Experience: A Prolonged Exposure Treatment Program
      2. Patricia Resick, Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, and Stefanie LoSavio. Getting Unstuck from PTSD: Using Cognitive Processing Therapy to Guide Your Recovery

      General Mood, Stress, and Depression-Focused Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies

      1. Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky. “Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think” (2nd edition)
      2. David Burns. The Feeling Good Handbook
      3. Seth Gillihan. The CBT Deck: 101 Practices to Improve Thoughts, Be in the Moment & Take Action in Your Life 
      4. Russ Harris and Steve Hayes. The Happiness Trap
      5. Michael Addis and Christopher Martell. Overcoming Depression One Step at a Time: The New Behavioral Activation Approah to Getting Your Life Back
      6. Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, and Jon Kabat-Zinn. The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness
      7. Jon Kabat-Zinn. Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
      8. Steven Hayes and Spencer Smith. Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

      Parenting Children and Teenagers with Anxiety and OCD

      1. Eli Lebowitz. Breaking Free from Child Anxiety and OCD – validated resource for parents navigating the complexities of anxiety disorders, OCD, and obsessive-compulsive related challenges in children and teens
      2. Regine Galanti. Parenting Anxious Kids: Understanding Anxiety in Children by Age and Stage
      3. Tamar Chansky. Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful, Practical Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents
      4. Tamar Chansky. Freeing Your Child From Anxiety: Practical Strategies to Overcome Fears, Worries, and Phobias and Be Prepared for Life, from Toddlers to Teens
      5. Patricia Zurita Ona. Parenting a Troubled Teen: Manage Conflict and Deal with Intense Emotions Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
      6. C Alec Pollard, Melanie VanDyke, Gary Mitchell, Heidi Pollard, and Gloria Mathis. When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental health Treatment: How to Promote Recovery and Reclaim Your Family’s Well-Being –  credible guide for families of children and adults facing anxiety disorders, OCD, BDD, perfectionism, depression, and related challenges, especially when they are reluctant or unable to seek therapy
      7. Gabi Garcia. Listening to My Body – for younger children and aimed at teaching kids to name their emotions and bodily sensations, as a foundation for emotional regulation.

      Child Anxiety, OCD, and Related Disorders

      1. Joseph Ciarrochi and Louise Hayes. Your Life Your Way: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills to Help Teens Manage Emotions and Build Resilience
      2. Sherri Turrell, Christopher McCurry, and Mary Bell. The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Teen Anxiety: Activities to Help You Overcome Fears and Worries Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
      3. Jennifer Shannon and Doug Shannon. The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens: CBT and ACT Skills to Help You Build Social Confidence
      4. Ben Sedley and Lisa Coyne. Stuff That’s Loud: A Teen’s Guide to Unspiraling When OCD Gets Noisy
      5. Anthony Puliafico and Joanna Robin. The OCD Workbook for Kids: Skills to Help Children Manage Obsessive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors
      6. Patricia Zurita Ona. The ACT Workbook for Teens with OCD
      7. Atara Hiller. DBT Skills for Teens with Anxiety: Practical Strategies to Manage Stress and Strengthen Emotional Resilience

      Learn about Your Anxiety: Free Tests for Anxiety and OCD

      Health Anxiety

      1. Health Anxiety Inventory (HAI) – explore your level of common health anxiety preoccupations and symptoms  

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      Our physical office is conveniently located in the Rittenhouse Square area of Center City, Philadelphia. The facility is easily accessible to Center City, Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia, Fairmount, Manayunk, Roxborough, East Falls, Chestnut Hill, Northern Liberties, Fishtown/Kensington, as well as the Philadelphia Main Line area (including Wayne, Villanova, Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Radnor, Haverford, Ardmore, Wynnewood, Narberth, Merion, Lower Merion Township), and Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, and Camden Counties.

      Center for Anxiety, OCD, and 

      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, LLC

      1518 Walnut Street, Suite 800

      Philadelphia, PA 19102

      Telephone: 215-360-3547

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