1 / 5Brain Lock, Twentieth Anniversary Edition: OCD Self-Help Guide
Brain Lock is Jeffrey M. Schwartz’s OCD self-help guide, presented in this Twentieth Anniversary Edition. It explains a four-step approach—Relabel, Reattribute, Refocus and Revalue—using cognitive self-therapy, behaviour modification and real-life patient stories.
At a glance
- Explains four steps: Relabel, Reattribute, Refocus and Revalue.
- Describes a drug-free self-help programme based on cognitive self-therapy and behaviour modification.
- Includes real-life patient stories and new material from the author, according to the listing.
Reference price: £10.99
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A clearly named four-step framework gives readers a structured approach to exploring obsessive thoughts and urges.
- Patient stories accompany the guidance, which may help illustrate how the method is presented.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Edition | Twentieth Anniversary |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Harper Perennial |
| Publication date | 12 Jan. 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| Weight | 294 g |
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| Dimensions | 13.49 x 1.55 x 20.32 cm |
| ISBN-10 (as listed) | 9780062561435 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0062561435 |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
This is a self-help book describing an approach to OCD, not a substitute for personalised clinical advice. The listing’s ISBN-10 field contains a 13-digit number, and its ISBN-13 field gives a differently formatted version, so confirm the identifier if matching a specific edition.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a structured, book-length self-help introduction to an OCD approach involving cognitive self-therapy and behaviour modification.
- Readers who value practical steps alongside patient stories.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a short workbook or a replacement for individual assessment and care from a qualified professional.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights helpful content and practical tools for working around OCD thoughts, with some readers finding the steps intellectually easy to follow and the book interesting. Experiences of readability and writing style are mixed, and some readers find the material repetitive. That feedback may matter if you want a structured guide, but its length and self-help format will not suit everyone.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the content as helpful and informative, and say the treatment steps are easy to follow intellectually.
Negative themes
- Some customers find the content slightly repetitive.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback on readability and writing style is mixed, with some finding the book easy to read and others finding it difficult.
Frequently asked questions
What approach does Brain Lock explain?
The listing describes a four-step method: Relabel, Reattribute, Refocus and Revalue, supported by cognitive self-therapy and behaviour modification.
Does this edition include patient stories?
Yes. The product description says the guide uses real-life patient stories.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 272 pages.
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