Jon Hershfield (Author)
Jon Hershfield, MFT, is the director of The OCD and Anxiety Center
of Greater Baltimore in Hunt Valley, MD. He specializes in the
mindfulness-based and cognitive behavioral treatment of
obsessive-compulsive disorder and is licensed in the states of
Maryland, Virginia, and California. Jon is coauthor of The
Mindfulness Workbook for OCD and author of When a Family Member Has
OCD. He is a frequent presenter at the annual conferences of both
the International OCD Foundation and the Anxiety and Depression
Association of America, and a professional contributor to multiple
online OCD-related support groups and blogs.
"Overcoming Harm OCD breaks down the complexity of Harm OCD into
easy-to-understand and practical language. Jon Hershfield's
masterful description of unwanted violent obsessions will be
greatly appreciated by those affected by these symptoms. His
step-by-step instructions and helpful road map for incorporating
acceptance and self-compassion elements are sure to encourage,
strengthen, and enhance CBT treatment. This is a must-have resource
for clients and professionals alike!"
--Amy Jacobsen, PhD, licensed psychologist specializing in the
treatment of OCD in Kansas, and coauthor of Childhood Anxiety
Disorders--Amy Jacobsen, PhD
"Overcoming Harm OCD is a remarkable contribution to the self-help
literature in OCD. Hershfield has a masterful way of presenting
complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner and then linking
them with effective therapeutic strategies. This book will be a
valuable resource for individuals with Harm OCD, as well as applied
practitioners who work with individuals with OCD or want to learn
more."
--Eric Storch, PhD, vice chair, professor, and McIngvale
Presidential Endowed Chair at the Menninger Department of
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of
Medicine--Eric Storch, PhD
"Overcoming Harm OCD is an invaluable resource for anyone afflicted
by inexplicable violent thoughts they are terrified of acting upon,
even while realizing their fears are irrational. The author, OCD
therapist Jon Hershfield, writes with a deep compassion for all who
suffer from Harm OCD but too often won't seek the help they need
due to unwarranted feelings of shame. In this easily readable,
inspiring, and informative book, he expertly explains why the best
way to deal with Harm OCD is to lean into it and learn how to live
with uncertainty. I'm putting it on my 'highly recommended'
list."
--Jonathan Hoffman, PhD, ABPP, licensed psychologist, cofounder and
clinical director of the Neurobehavioral Institute and NBI Ranch in
Southeast Florida, member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory
Board of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), and author of
Stuck--Jonathan Hoffman, PhD, ABPP
"Hershfield has done it! Using straight-up honesty, compassion, and
appropriately placed humor, he has written a body of work tackling
the 'untouchable' subject of harm obsessions in OCD. I predict that
this book becomes the go-to reference for current and future
generations of OCD sufferers, their loved ones, and treating
clinicians. Hershfield has deftly avoided being drawn into
providing excessive reassurance, which OCD would surely love!
Rather, he gifts the reader with tools to live with the uncertainty
we must all face as human beings--specifically with respect to our
past and future actions."
--S. Evelyn Stewart, MD, associate professor in the department of
psychiatry at the University of British Columbia and director of
the Provincial OCD Program at the BC Children's Hospital--S. Evelyn
Stewart, MD
"I have often thought of harming Jon, since I am jealous that he
writes these really good books that I wish I had written instead of
him. But, I will sit with that thought and just be happy with the
fact that I have a great reference to refer my patients and my
students to when questions of Harm OCD arise in therapy and
supervision. Good work, Jon. This book will be a great addition to
the OCD literature. Just watch your back..."
--Patrick B. McGrath, PhD, assistant vice president and residential
services clinical director at AMITA Health, Foglia Family
Foundation Residential Treatment Center--Patrick B. McGrath,
PhD
"If you have obsessions and compulsions related to the fear of
harm, you should have this book! Jon Hershfield has an engaging
writing style and a keen understanding of this problem that he
passes along to the reader. Most importantly, he pulls together
scientifically supported interventions into a useful self-help
format. The numerous illustrations and examples will help you
implement these strategies and overcome your harm-related
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms."
--Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD, professor in the department of
psychology at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel
Hill, and director of the UNC Anxiety and Stress Clinic--Jonathan
S. Abramowitz, PhD
"If you have Harm OCD, the best thing you can do is work with a
skilled therapist trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for
OCD like Jon Hershfield. The next best thing is to use Overcoming
Harm OCD to help yourself. If you do find a good therapist, they
may recommend the book too, I know I will recommend it for my Harm
OCD patients."
--James Claiborn, PhD, ABPP, ACT, psychologist specializing in OCD
and related disorders, diplomate of the American Board of
Professional Psychology in Counseling Psychology, diplomate and
founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and coauthor
of TheHabit Change Workbook and The BDD Workbook--James Claiborn,
PhD, ABPP, ACT
"If you have OCD and suffer from violent obsessions, this is the
book you need! Jon Hershfield understands the depth of how
frightening harm obsessions can be, and the intricacies involved
when seeking reassurance from the uncertainty they provoke. His
compassion for OCD sufferers is demonstrated on every page, and his
guidance and knowledge about applying well-established treatment
components to face specific harm obsessions offers a clear path to
reclaiming your life from OCD. Whether you suffer from harm
obsessions or treat clients who do, this book will be become your
go-to resource!"
--Joan Davidson, PhD, codirector of the San Francisco Bay Area
Center for Cognitive Therapy; assistant professor in the clinical
science program at University of California, Berkeley; and author
of Daring to Challenge OCD--Joan Davidson, PhD
"Whether you battle violent obsessions as sufferer or treatment
provider, Jon Hershfield's Overcoming Harm OCD will prove to be a
potent weapon in your arsenal. As one of the nation's most
respected OCD psychotherapists and authors, Jon offers his wisdom
and wit in a wonderfully organized and enjoyable-to-read format.
His masterful integration of components of cognitive therapy,
exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and mindfulness,
and self-compassion provide the reader with very practical and
effective ways to deflate the debilitating distress that OCD
delivers."
--Charles Brady, PhD, ABPP, director of the OCD and anxiety program
at the Lindner Center of HOPE; vice president at OCD Midwest;
associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral
neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati College of
Medicine--Charles Brady, PhD, ABPP
"You aren't crazy or bad, you are human. Being human means dealing
with difficult things; OCD is a difficult thing, albeit a very
difficult thing. Jon's book addresses the concerns you may have
around these challenging thoughts of harm, makes you feel a little
bit more normal, and focuses on helping you through it using
examples, exercises, and questions. All wrapped in the
gold-standard science of CBT for OCD, supported by mindfulness and
self-love. Jon addresses the ways of dealing with shame, an
often-overlooked emotion that holds back recovery. Having
interviewed Jon a few times, I can confidently say he knows his
stuff, but more importantly than this, he cares."
--Stuart Ralph, The OCD Stories--Stuart Ralph
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