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by Jane C. Buseck (Author), Kathy Kerber (Illustrator)
Trudel the Schnoodle has Obsessive Compulsive Dog Disorder. She counts to ten before she can eat and buries her bone over and over again until she gets it just right.
Trudels entire day has become occupied with thoughts and habits that make her feel tired and anxious all the time.
In this childrens book with an important message, a Schnoodle with Obsessive Compulsive Dog Disorder finds comfort in knowing she is not alone after she receives help from a kindly expert.
WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS ARE SAYING ABOUT TRUDEL THE SCHNOODLE
A wonderful resource for children with OCD in decreasing feelings of isolation and fear. Great examples of common OCD symptoms and resources are shared to give direction and hope to families impacted by this condition.
Renae Reinardy, Psy.D., founder and president of Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change, Cougar Critters, LLC, internationally recognized expert on OCD
This delightful book will be an inspiration to children with OCD and their parents. Short, sweet, and beautifully illustrated to appeal to children, this book speaks from the heart to show the way to families new to OCD.
Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., author of Up and Down the Worry Hill, member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation, internationally recognized expert on OCD
Author Biography
Jane C. Buseck is the mother of four grown children, one diagnosed with OCD at age seven. She holds a BA in psychology and a M.Ed in counseling from the University of Virginia. The beloved character, Trudel the Schnoodle, is modeled after the Busecks' real-life family dog, Ru, as is the character Tigger. The real-life inspiration and counterpart for Trudel The Schnoodle is Jane's daughter, Jaclyn. Jane lives in Richmond, Virginia.
