by Sally Winston & Martin Seif · 2017
Essential psychoeducation for clients with intrusive thoughts — destigmatising and practical.
Best for: Adults distressed by intrusive or unwanted thoughts who need normalisation and practical coping strategies.
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Essential psychoeducation for clients with intrusive thoughts — destigmatising and practical.
Winston and Seif normalise distressing intrusive thoughts and explain why fighting them backfires. Reassuring for clients with harm, sexual, or other 'taboo' OCD themes.
Best for: Adults distressed by intrusive or unwanted thoughts who need normalisation and practical coping strategies.
A note. This is reading material, not clinical treatment. If you’re working through something difficult, books complement therapy — they don’t replace it. Book a session with our team for personalised support.
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