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  • 12/2016
  • 13: 978-0998072906 10: 0998072907
  • 298 pages
  • $14.95
James Callner
Author
It's a Matter of Trust

Adult; Memoir; (Market)

This is more than a memoir of my life living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). It is more than my challenges and struggles with OCD. It is a book of hope, strategies, processes, tools, and solutions that I learned over several decades--all of which gave me my life back. I use them to this day and share them with you now. Living with OCD does not mean you cannot have a productive happy life. You can! For all of the courageous souls who take on OCD every day as I do: This book is for you. ~ James Callner, OCD Educator and President of The Awareness Foundation for OCD (afocd.org)
Reviews
Filmmaker Callner reveals his struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder and offers “practical, common-sense, and spiritual tools” for dealing with it in this helpful memoir-cum-how-to guide. Stress and anxiety due to a sex addiction triggered Callner’s OCD in 1982 and led to him being hospitalized when he was in his 20s. As he describes examples of his OCD behavior, from elaborate hygiene rituals to number obsessions, Callner shares how he learned that he could live without succumbing to his compulsions. He reiterates that OCD is a “fear-based” disorder and that “progress not perfection” is key to handling it. Underscoring his optimistic and nonjudgmental tone, each chapter begins with an affirmational quote and ends with a sentence or two of takeaways for readers, such as “You are stronger than you think” and “You do the best you can given the conditions you are under.” While there are nuggets of insight and wisdom, the chapters aren’t arranged in a logical sequence and a few ideas, such as a higher power providing help, are repeated too often. Nevertheless, this is a worthwhile read for OCD or anxiety sufferers, their loved ones, or anyone interested in the disorder. (BookLife)
Mental Health Professionals

What the mental health professionals
are saying about It’s a Matter of Trust ...

“If you or someone you know is struggling with OCD, this book is a must-have! Offering an open, candid, and insightful look at how OCD can wreak havoc and devastation, Jim’s journey is captured in a heartfelt, sincere, genuine, and compassionate manner. Sending a clear message that OCD is treatable through inspiration and countlesstips, his ability to turn tragedy into advocacy will undoubtedly offers hope for others.”
~ Dr. Robin Zasio, PsyD, LCSW,
The Anxiety Treatment Center, Scientific Advisory
Board/Clinical Advisory Board/Speakers Bureau/
BTTI Faculty: The International OCD Foundation

“A must-read for anyone who has OCD or lives with someone who does. As a clinical psychologist who helps people suffering from OCD and related issues, I recognize how important it is for my clients torealize that they are not alone or unique, normalizing what can seem‘crazy.’ Reading this personal account of a pioneer in the field of OCD
can accomplish that as well as provide inspiration and tools to do thework of recovery.”
~ Donald Dufford, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist,
Director, Anxiety Treatment Services

“James Callner has courageously shared his journey to reach out to the millions of people suffering with OCD. His book is inspirational and offers wisdom and techniques for recovery. Highly recommended for anyone who may feel alone in their struggle with OCD. Thank you, James, for sharing your journey with the world.”
~ Sharon Davies, MBACP,
Director of The OCD Treatment Centre, Taunton, England

Formats
Paperback Details
  • 12/2016
  • 13: 978-0998072906 10: 0998072907
  • 298 pages
  • $14.95
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