Below are a list of publications, books, videos, movies, podcasts, and other helpful websites that may be of help to you or a loved one dealing with OCD. This list has been compiled by Celin over the years. She has found these resources helpful in her own work with clients. Some of the resources in this list have also been recommended by clients who have found them helpful.
Podcasts and Blogs
Breaking the Rules: A Clinician’s Guide to Getting Unstuck - co-hosted by Dr Celin Gelgec and Dr Victoria Miller. The podcast is aimed at raising awareness and knowledge for healthcare professionals working with OCD or wanting to learn more about OCD. This podcast is also helpful for people and families impacted by OCD. The podcast show is freely available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
Listen to Celin’s interview with Stu from the UK based “The OCD Stories” podcast here: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-celin-gelgec-getting-unstuck-from-ocd/
Hear Celin’s interview on all things OCD on the Mind Cog Podcast with Glen Tanner here.
Listen to Celin on the Potential Psychology Podcast discussing all things fears, phobias and OCD. Follow the link here to the Podcast.
OCD Talk - a blog and resource designed by a mother whose son was completely debilitated by severe obsessive-compulsive disorder. OCDtalk advocates for OCD awareness through incredible story-telling and includes information about upcoming events, media features and her book, Overcoming OCD: A Journey to Recovery.
OCD Therapist This blog, authored by Carol Edwards, provides articles and educational documents centred around OCD and anxiety. Her posts are compassionate, insightful and well-curated for a comprehensive guide to OCD.
The IOCDF Blog As part of the nonprofit organisation, The International OCD Foundation, this blog shares the greater mission of raising awareness about OCD and related disorders, increasing access to effective treatment, helping end stigma, and fostering community.
Books
Getting over OCD: A 10-Step Workbook for taking back your life - 2nd Edition by Dr Jonathan S. Abramowitz. A self-help book for adults with OCD.
Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Personalised Recovery Program for living with Uncertainty by Jonathan Greyson, A self-help book for adults.
Overcoming OCD. A Journey to Recovery by Janet Singer with Seth J. Gilihan - A mother's account of her son's treatment with OCD.
Daring to Challenge OCD by Joan Davidson - A self-help book for adults which answers some frequently asked questions about recovery from OCD.
What to do when your Brain gets Stuck: A kid's guide to overcoming OCD by Dawn Huber - A self-help book for children..
I Just Want to be Me: Building Resilience in Young People by Timothy Bowden and Sandra Bowden - A therapeutic story about managing unhelpful thoughts and feelings.
Helping Your Child with OCD: A Workbook for Parents of Children with OCD by Lee Fitzgibbons and Charlene Pedrick.
Danger Ideation Reduction Therapy (DIRT) for Obsessive Compulsive Washers: A Comprehensive Guide to Treatment by St Clare, Menzies, and Jones.
Danger Ideation Reduction Therapy (DIRT) for Obsessive Compulsive Checkers: A Comprehensive Guide to Treatment by Vaccaro, Jones, Menzies, and St Clare.
Without Doubt! An illustrated therapeutic story for children with OCD - by Golfo Liamaki
Videos and Movies
Unstuck - A film about children and teens living with OCD
You Probably don't have OCD - and this is Why - A You Tube video on OCD and why it's a debilitating condition not just a quirk that someone has.
Managing Stress Pt. 1 - A You Tube Video by Dr Celin Gelgec
Managing Stress Pt. 2 - A You Tube Video by Dr Celin Gelgec
Why Change is Effortful - A You Tube Video by Dr Celin Gelgec that explores the reasons for why changing behaviour is difficult.
How to Manage that Overwhelming Feeling of Stress and Anxiety - Dr Celin Gelgec shares a quick technique on slowing down anxiety.
What is Existential OCD? - Dr Phillipson discusses the phenomena of existential OCD.
Other helpful Websites and Organisations
“So OCD” - A wonderful resource about OCD treatment co-founded by Penny Moodie and Rosie Frankish.
Anxiety Recovery Centre of Victoria
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia - PANDA
IOCD Foundation - International OCD Foundation
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