A Thought is Just a Thought: A Buddhist Guide to OCD PDF e-book
“A Thought is Just a Thought: A Buddhist Guide to OCD,” is both a handbook and a workbook for individuals that struggle with an OCD-inclined mind and are interested in developing a relationship with Buddhist psychology as a vehicle for deeper insight. Buddhist psychology can provide a new paradigm for individuals to understand their thoughts and how they, most often unknowingly, contribute to their own suffering. In both psychotherapy and Buddhist psychology, greater wisdom contributes to greater wellbeing. The goal of this handbook is to provide wisdom for the purpose of enhancing wellbeing for its readers.
"Weaving together the long tradition of Buddhism with contemporary therapy approaches to OCD recovery, Naomi shares insightful questions and exercises to help readers develop a kinder relationship with their thoughts."
- Mark Freeman, author of You Are Not a Rock: A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Mental Health (for Humans)
“This concise, practical, and beautifully designed workbook offers a new and hopeful perspective to anyone suffering from OCD. It invites the reader to consider the nature of thoughts and the concept of Self in the light of Buddhist wisdom and state-of-the-art approaches to OCD treatment. The exercises offer a step-by-step guide to increasing mindfulness, and tilting from struggling toward acceptance. The brief introduction to CBT, ERP, and ACT shines a light on new paths toward making peace with one’s thoughts.”
- Chad LeJeune, PhD, founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and author of The Worry Trap and “Pure O” OCD
"This workbook is packed with practical mindfulness exercises, supportive writing prompts, and useful insights into the experience of OCD. By using a Buddhist lens to explore concepts of self and non-self, Matlow invites the reader to embark on a journey of curiosity and understanding that emphasizes compassion, openness, and gentle inquiry."
- Melissa Jean, PhD, Assistant Professor of Mindfulness Studies at Lesley University
“Like offering water to a thirsty person, Naomi gives relief to those, like herself, who are looking to bring peace to their busy minds and understanding to their lives.”
- Andrew Olendzki, PhD, Director of Mindfulness Studies at Lesley University
“A Thought is Just a Thought: A Buddhist Guide to OCD,” is both a handbook and a workbook for individuals that struggle with an OCD-inclined mind and are interested in developing a relationship with Buddhist psychology as a vehicle for deeper insight. Buddhist psychology can provide a new paradigm for individuals to understand their thoughts and how they, most often unknowingly, contribute to their own suffering. In both psychotherapy and Buddhist psychology, greater wisdom contributes to greater wellbeing. The goal of this handbook is to provide wisdom for the purpose of enhancing wellbeing for its readers.
"Weaving together the long tradition of Buddhism with contemporary therapy approaches to OCD recovery, Naomi shares insightful questions and exercises to help readers develop a kinder relationship with their thoughts."
- Mark Freeman, author of You Are Not a Rock: A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Mental Health (for Humans)
“This concise, practical, and beautifully designed workbook offers a new and hopeful perspective to anyone suffering from OCD. It invites the reader to consider the nature of thoughts and the concept of Self in the light of Buddhist wisdom and state-of-the-art approaches to OCD treatment. The exercises offer a step-by-step guide to increasing mindfulness, and tilting from struggling toward acceptance. The brief introduction to CBT, ERP, and ACT shines a light on new paths toward making peace with one’s thoughts.”
- Chad LeJeune, PhD, founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and author of The Worry Trap and “Pure O” OCD
"This workbook is packed with practical mindfulness exercises, supportive writing prompts, and useful insights into the experience of OCD. By using a Buddhist lens to explore concepts of self and non-self, Matlow invites the reader to embark on a journey of curiosity and understanding that emphasizes compassion, openness, and gentle inquiry."
- Melissa Jean, PhD, Assistant Professor of Mindfulness Studies at Lesley University
“Like offering water to a thirsty person, Naomi gives relief to those, like herself, who are looking to bring peace to their busy minds and understanding to their lives.”
- Andrew Olendzki, PhD, Director of Mindfulness Studies at Lesley University
“A Thought is Just a Thought: A Buddhist Guide to OCD,” is both a handbook and a workbook for individuals that struggle with an OCD-inclined mind and are interested in developing a relationship with Buddhist psychology as a vehicle for deeper insight. Buddhist psychology can provide a new paradigm for individuals to understand their thoughts and how they, most often unknowingly, contribute to their own suffering. In both psychotherapy and Buddhist psychology, greater wisdom contributes to greater wellbeing. The goal of this handbook is to provide wisdom for the purpose of enhancing wellbeing for its readers.
"Weaving together the long tradition of Buddhism with contemporary therapy approaches to OCD recovery, Naomi shares insightful questions and exercises to help readers develop a kinder relationship with their thoughts."
- Mark Freeman, author of You Are Not a Rock: A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Mental Health (for Humans)
“This concise, practical, and beautifully designed workbook offers a new and hopeful perspective to anyone suffering from OCD. It invites the reader to consider the nature of thoughts and the concept of Self in the light of Buddhist wisdom and state-of-the-art approaches to OCD treatment. The exercises offer a step-by-step guide to increasing mindfulness, and tilting from struggling toward acceptance. The brief introduction to CBT, ERP, and ACT shines a light on new paths toward making peace with one’s thoughts.”
- Chad LeJeune, PhD, founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and author of The Worry Trap and “Pure O” OCD
"This workbook is packed with practical mindfulness exercises, supportive writing prompts, and useful insights into the experience of OCD. By using a Buddhist lens to explore concepts of self and non-self, Matlow invites the reader to embark on a journey of curiosity and understanding that emphasizes compassion, openness, and gentle inquiry."
- Melissa Jean, PhD, Assistant Professor of Mindfulness Studies at Lesley University
“Like offering water to a thirsty person, Naomi gives relief to those, like herself, who are looking to bring peace to their busy minds and understanding to their lives.”
- Andrew Olendzki, PhD, Director of Mindfulness Studies at Lesley University