Resources

There are an abundance of online and written resources that support your child’s journey with OCD and anxiety. Here are a few of my favorites.

Please note, these resources are not a substitute for therapy and use of a resource without consultation is not considered a professional recommendation for your unique circumstances.

  • The International OCD Foundation

    Their website provides many great resources. Online, they offer a lot of free education and also host a yearly conference (summer) and Kids Camp (January). 

    Anxiety in the Classroom

    Powered by the IOCDF, this site walks through some ways to help support kids and teens in school.

    Natasha Daniels / AT Parenting

    Therapist who has consistently shared free content regarding OCD and anxiety disorders, both targeted for kids, teens, and their parents. 

    She also offers paid courses and support opportunities. 

    Fear of Vomiting

    Access to great psycho-education and exposure hierarchies for emetophobia/fear of vomiting

    Inference-Based CBT

    Website with a variety of resources to help understand the I-CBT approach to treatment

  • Aspire and Pandas Network both offer valuable resources for understanding this condition and ways to go about treatment.

    PANS/PANDAS is most often considered when onset of OCD, separation anxiety, or restricted eating is sudden and accompanied by other changes in behavior or functioning.

  • Breaking Free of Child OCD and Anxiety

    Written for parents, includes psychoeducation and structured support for reducing accommodations in a supportive way.

    The website includes more information about the SPACE program and research. 

    Freeing Your Child from OCD

    Freeing Your Child from Anxiety

    Both written by Tamar Chansky, PhD, with helpful psychoeducation and strategies for supporting your child.

    The Contamination OCD Workbook

    Written by Rich Gallagher, LMFT, and includes both individual and family support ideas for dealing with contamination based OCD. He offers varying strategies and help in differentiating fear, disgust, and sensory based triggers. While written for adults, an older teen may benefit.

  • Stuff That’s Loud

    By Lisa Coyne, PhD and Ben Sedley, PhD written for teens. Integrates ERP and ACT to help manage OCD.

    Stuff That Sucks

    By Ben Sedley, PhD written for teens. An ACT based approach to manage the variety of teen struggles, including anxiety and depression.

    The Contamination OCD Workbook

    Written by Rich Gallagher, LMFT, and includes both individual and family support ideas for dealing with contamination based OCD. He offers varying strategies and help in differentiating fear, disgust, and sensory based triggers. While written for adults, an older teen may benefit.

  • Crushing OCD Workbook for Kids

    A structured workbook to help kids learn what OCD is and some ERP based strategies to recovery.