Fred Penzel, Ph.D., has been dedicated to the
treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders since 1982. He is a
frequent contributor to the newsletters of both the
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation and the Trichotillomania Learning
Center, and is the only psychologist to sit on the Science
Advisory
Boards of both organizations. He is the Executive Director of
Western Suffolk Psychological Services in Huntington, New York.
"Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders is the most comprehensive,
yet highly readable, book out yet on the group of tormenting
disorders that includes OCD, Body Dysmorphic disorder,
Trichotillomania, and nail biting. These disorders are dealt with
collectively, chapter by chapter, as theory, psychotherapy,
medications, childhood cases, family involvement, self-help, and
recovery are discussed. The richly detailed material on behavior
therapy for the OCDs is worth the price of the book by itself. Dr.
Penzel takes the reader into his office for an in-depth,
sympathetic discussion about a subject he knows from start to
finish. This book will be treasured by professionals and patients
alike, all those who want a comprehensive, clinically-oriented
resource on OCD and OCD-like disorders. A terrific
achievement."--Ian Osborn, M.D.
"Working in the vastly under-recognized and misunderstood arena of
the Body-Focused Disorders, such as Trichotillomania (compulsive
hair pulling), Skin Picking, Nail Biting and Body Dysmorphic
Disorder, I am deeply pleased to see Dr. Penzel's book go to press.
It will be a turning point for many, not only the sufferers of
these OCD spectrum conditions, but for the therapeutic
professionals that struggle to heal them. It's clarity,
applicability and compassion are a refreshing approach to disorders
that have caused such depths of suffering few can imagine. In my
own life, if I had access to this book many years ago, it well
could have helped me realize my teenage goals of becoming a doctor,
instead of dropping out and hiding from society, desolately trapped
within a behavioral prison with bars forged of compulsion."
--Christina Pearson, Founder and Executive Director of the
Trichotillomania Learning Center, Inc.
"Dr. Fred Penzel is a colleague whose work I have appreciated for
almost two decades. He is always willing to help patients in need
and will go the extra mile, and I often refer patients to him
knowing that they will get excellent care. His book represents a
comprehensive summary of OCD and related disorders. Topics include
modern treatment aspects as well as discussions of biology,
genetics, coping with these disorders, recovery and acceptance,
family issues, rating scales, and many other pertinent subjects.
Since he is a very experienced behavior therapist, this part of the
book will be exceedingly helpful to patients and their families. I
highly recommend this book to patients and their family members,
and professionals who do not have Dr. Penzel's vast experience will
find his discussions and recommendations useful as well."--Michael
A. Jenike, MD
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