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Title: Mastery of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Therapist Guide (Therapyworks Series) by Michael J. Kozak, Edna B. Foa ISBN: 0-15-813164-9 Publisher: Psychological Corp Pub. Date: 01 December, 1997 Format: Paperback List Price(USD): $36.00

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Summary: Mastery of OCD: An Indispensable Treatment Manual
Comment: Over two decades of basic and applied research, Kozak and Foa have established themselves as two of the world's leading authorities on OCD and other anxiety disorders. This book represents the accumulation of years of scientific data and clinical experience and is a "must-have" for clinicians working with OCD patients.

The primary strength of the manual is its concise, no-nonsense description of exposure and ritual prevention (EX/RP), a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy with proven efficacy. Kozak and Foa take the reader through a session-by-session account of EX/RP. Treatment planning, descriptions of exposure exercises, and relapse prevention are all described in terms that even non-behavioral therapists can understand. In addition, common obstacles to succesful therapy are discussed, along with potential solutions.

The concise nature of the manual is also its primary limitation. Therapists seeking a detailed understanding of the biological, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of OCD will probably be disappointed. Similarly, alternative treatment strategies such as pharmacotherapy and cognitive therapy are not described in much detail. However, if you are seeking a "bible" of EX/RP, presented clearly and concisely, this book will certainly be a vital resource.