Tompkins, M. A. (2012).
OCD: A guide for the newly diagnosed. Oakland, CA
New Harbinger Publications.
When someone is diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chances are they’ve been living with the symptoms for a long time. People with OCD may have long felt embarrassed by their thoughts […]
Tompkins, M. A. (2013). Anxiety and avoidance: A universal treatment for anxiety, panic, and fear.
Oakland, CA:
New Harbinger Publications.
Do you suffer from panic, anxiety, and fear in your day-to-day life? Do you often avoid social situations, activities like driving, or even going to the store […]
Tompkins, M. A., Persons, & J. B., Davidson, J. (2000).
Cognitive-behavior therapy for depression: Schema change methods.
APA Psychotherapy Videotape Series.
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
In Schema Change Methods, Drs. Michael A. […]
Tompkins, M. A., & Hartl, T. L. (2009). Digging out: Helping your loved one manage clutter, hoarding, and compulsive acquiring.
Oakland, CA:
New Harbinger Publications.
Many people who hoard understand the extent of their problem and are open to help. This book is not for […]
While most pediatricians favor pharmacologic treatments for nocturnal enuresis, there is growing interest in other treatment strategies, in part because of the limited effectiveness of medications (less than 50% increase in dry nights) and high relapse rates (most children return to their previous wetting frequency) after discontinuing the medication (Moffat, et al., 1993). A well-studied […]
Parents tend to sleep well when their children sleep well. Fortunately, things work out just fine for most kids and parents because sleep is hard wired. That is, your child’s brain will get the sleep necessary to help him or her develop into a vital and healthy human being. However, that is not to say […]
What Does the D in OCD Mean?
Obsessions (the thoughts, images, and doubts that bother and scare you) and compulsions (the things you do and think to decrease your fear and discomfort) are upsetting enough but for some kids, the D in OCD can be pretty upsetting too. So what does the D in OCD mean […]
Tompkins, M. A. (2004). Using homework in psychotherapy: Strategies, guidelines, and forms.
New York, NY: Guilford Press.
A step-by-step guide for therapists who want to start implementing homework or to increase the effectiveness of assignments, this hands-on book is ideal for clinicians from any theoretical […]
Essential Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Depression.
APA. 2001.
By, Dr. Jackie Persons, Michael A. Tompkins, Joan Davison.
Jacqueline B. Persons, one of the leaders in cognitive–behavior therapy today, joins with colleagues to take readers on a thorough, expert tour of the essential components of cognitive–behavior therapy for depression. […]
Exposure therapy is often a primary treatment component when working on anxiety. Whether an individual is coming to treatment for a specific fear, social anxiety, OCD, or another type of anxiety presentation, exposure can be a critical aid in reducing distress. It can also significantly change our relationship with anxiety and the role it plays […]
