The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Pastoral Care for the Road to Change

By: Robert Collie, Harold G Koenig

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eText | 21 January 2014 | Edition Number 1

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Gain scientific and theological insight into OCD!The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Pastoral Care for the Road to Change delivers a provocative and stimulating discussion that is meant to inspire new areas of inquiry on this subject. As an OCD sufferer, pastoral counselor, mental health student, or professional, you will reach a new understanding of a complex condition that can destroy the day-to-day lives of its victims.The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder explores the connection between religion and OCD from many different perspectives. You will explore case studies of OCD with religious connections through interviews, diagnosed symptoms, and discussion of the history of religious figures who suffered with OCD. The book also provides a reference list of organizations that focus on OCD, as well as Web sites and Internet addresses devoted to assisting caretakers and helping sufferers.The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder will increase your knowledge of:

the evolution of humans and animals in relation to personality development and the obsessive-compulsive disorder
church leaders with the obsessive-compulsive disorder
brain development and biology and their links to the obsessive-compulsive disorder
quality of life issues for sufferers, pastors, and caregivers
group therapy for OCD sufferers, including personal stories of OCD in connection with faith and religion
neurobiological perspectives on theological issuesThe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder brings you insightful new research into this complex mental illness, and will assist you in understanding and helping people who suffer from OCD.