Building Confidence Against OCD: Expert Author to Lead Free Library Event

On Tuesday, October 6 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Hagen Ranch Road Branch the Palm Beach County Library System will host author Marni Jacob. She will discuss her new book, What to Do When You Have a Tricky, Sticky, Picky Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Strategies to Help Kids with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Marni L. Jacob, Ph.D., ABPP, has spent her career helping children and families navigate obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). A licensed psychologist and board-certified specialist in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, she has published more than 45 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on OCD, anxiety and related disorders.

The event is designed for parents, caregivers, educators and other adults who support children dealing with OCD. The event is free and open to the public.

Event Details:
What: Supporting Children and Teens with OCD: An Author Talk on Zoom with Marni L. Jacob, Ph.D., ABPPWhen: Tuesday, October 6, 5-6 p.m.Where: In person at Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach
or online using Zoom.
How to sign up: Visit www.pbclibrary.org/events

Jacob describes these patterns as OCD's "tricks and traps." The book uses exercises, worksheets and cognitive behavioral strategies to help children recognize thinking traps, resist compulsions and build confidence. The goal is simple: help children understand OCD so they can respond to it differently.

"We are pleased to bring this event to our community," said Palm Beach County Library System Director Douglas Crane. "We aim to support parents and caregivers by connecting them with the information, resources and experts who can make a difference in the lives of children and families."