Resources

The following resources are provided to support learning, understanding, and connection related to OCD, anxiety, and evidence-based treatment approaches. These materials are optional supplements and are not a substitute for individualized therapy. Not every resource is a fit for every person or family, and we encourage you to use what feels most helpful and aligned with your needs.

Organizations

International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
Website: https://www.iocdf.org
Provides education about OCD and related disorders, information on evidence-based treatment, a provider directory, support group listings, webinars, articles, and books.

OCD New Hampshire
Website: https://www.ocdnewhampshire.org
A state affiliate of the International OCD Foundation offering education, advocacy, local support groups, and community events related to OCD.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Website: https://www.adaa.org
Offers education about anxiety disorders, self-help resources, webinars, and information about support groups and mental health professionals.

Anxiety in the Classroom
Website: https://www.anxietyintheclassroom.org
Provides resources for parents, teachers, and school professionals to better understand and support children with anxiety in educational settings.

OCD Talk
Website: https://ocdtalk.wordpress.com
A blog offering personal reflections, lived experience, and peer support for individuals with OCD and their loved ones.

Podcasts

The following podcasts offer education, encouragement, and practical guidance related to anxiety, OCD, and parenting. These resources are optional supplements and are not a substitute for individualized therapy.

Your Anxiety Toolkit (Adult-focused)
Hosted by Kimberly Quinlan
Website: https://www.youranxietytoolkit.com

A practical and compassionate podcast focused on evidence-based strategies for anxiety and OCD. Episodes integrate ERP, ACT, and self-compassion and are appropriate for adults and parents seeking tools for responding differently to anxiety.

AT Parenting Survival: Raising Kids with OCD and Anxiety (Parent-focused)
Hosted by Natasha Daniels
Website: https://www.anxioustoddlers.com

A parent-focused podcast offering education and practical guidance for supporting children and teens with anxiety and OCD. Topics include reducing accommodation, building confidence, and navigating parenting challenges with warmth and clarity.

The OCD Stories (Adult-focused)
Hosted by Stuart Ralph
Website: https://theocdstories.com

Features interviews with individuals with lived experience, clinicians, researchers, and advocates in the OCD community. Episodes explore recovery, evidence-based treatment, and personal stories that help normalize and reduce stigma around OCD.

Flusterclux: Helping Parents Who Worry (Parent-focused)
Hosted by Lynn Lyons & Reid Wilson
Website: https://www.flusterclux.com

A podcast for parents who worry—about their kids, themselves, or both. Offers insight into anxiety, overprotection, and how to respond to worry in ways that support resilience and flexibility in children and families.

Resources for Parents and Families

Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD – Eli Lebowitz
The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD – Jonathan Abramowitz
The Self-Compassion Workbook for OCD – Kimberly Quinlan
When a Family Member Has OCD – Jon Hershfield

These resources are commonly recommended for parents learning how to support a child or teen with anxiety or OCD while reducing accommodation and building confidence

Resources for Adults

The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD – Jon Hershfield & Tom Corboy
Everyday Mindfulness for OCD – Jon Hershfield & Shala Nicely
Overcoming Harm OCD – Jon Hershfield
The Happiness Trap – Russ Harris
The Mindfulness & Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety – John P. Forsyth & George H. Eifert
When a Family Member Has OCD – Jon Hershfield
Freedom From Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – Jonathan Grayson
ACT Daily Journal – Diana Hill & Debbie Sorensen

These books integrate ERP, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches to support adults in building psychological flexibility and responding differently to anxiety and intrusive thoughts.

Resources for Kids and Teens

Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens – Louise Hayes & Joseph Ciarrochi
Your Life, Your Way – Joseph Ciarrochi, Louise Hayes & Ann Bailey
The Happiness Trap for Teens – Russ Harris
ACT for Teens with OCD Workbook – Zurita Ona
The OCD Workbook for Teens – Jon Hershfield
Stuff That’s Loud – Ben Sedley & Lisa Coyne

These resources are designed to be developmentally appropriate for adolescents and young adults and focus on building skills for managing anxiety, OCD, and emotional challenges in values-based ways.

Closing Note

Resources can be a helpful complement to therapy, but they are not required for progress. If you are unsure which resources are most appropriate for you or your family, we can discuss options together and choose the ones that best support your goals.