ERP Therapy for Relationship OCD(ROCD): The Complete Guide to Breaking Free from Relationship Doubt using Exposure and Response Prevention - Paperback

by Amy Donna Walters (Author), Audrey Mami Franklin (Author)

ERP Therapy for Relationship OCD (ROCD): The Complete Guide to Breaking Free from Relationship Doubt Using Exposure and Response Prevention

Struggling with endless questions like "Am I really in love?" or "Is this relationship right for me?" You're not alone-and more importantly, you're not broken. Relationship OCD (ROCD) is a misunderstood form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder that causes persistent, unwanted doubts about your romantic relationship.

This practical, research-backed guide offers the gold-standard treatment for ROCD: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Written by therapists Audrey Mami Franklin and Amy Donna Walters, this book takes you step-by-step through what ROCD is, why it happens, and how to finally stop the cycle of obsessive thinking and compulsive reassurance-seeking.

Inside, you'll find:

• Clear explanations of ROCD's symptoms and brain patterns

• ERP worksheets, scripts, and real-life examples

• Tools for self-focused, partner-focused, and relationship-focused ROCD

• Mindfulness techniques for managing anxiety

• A complete ERP hierarchy builder

• Guidance for partners and relapse prevention

Ideal for individuals, clinicians, and loved ones, this book breaks the silence around ROCD and offers a structured roadmap to regain your peace of mind and rebuild genuine connection-without chasing impossible certainty.

Take control of your thoughts, restore your relationships, and learn how to live with uncertainty-without letting it run your life.