Anti-Anxiety Workbook (eBook)

Proven Strategies to Overcome Worry, Phobias, Panic, and Obsessions

Martin M. Antony, Peter J. Norton (Autoren)

eBook Download: PDF

2015
262 Seiten
Guilford Publications (Verlag)
978-1-4625-2322-1 (ISBN)

Infos

Recent breakthroughs in the study and treatment of anxiety are empowering countless people to find relief from chronic fears, worrying, phobias, and obsessions. This inviting workbook shows how. The state-of-the-art program presented here is grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy, the most effective treatment for anxiety. No matter what type of anxiety problem you suffer from, leading experts Drs. Martin M. Antony and Peter J. Norton provide an unrivaled toolkit of proven strategies to help you: *Understand what anxiety is and how it gets out of control *Identify your anxiety triggers *Change the beliefs and behaviors that make symptoms worse *Develop a safe, gradual plan for confronting feared situations *Learn the facts about medications and herbal remedies *Achieve a new level of calm with relaxation and meditation techniques *Find the right professional help, if and when you need it Vivid examples and user-friendly worksheets (you can download and print additional copies as needed) guide you to put the books science-based techniques into action. Effective problem-solving tips ease you through the rough spots in recovery. If youre ready to take back your life from anxiety, youve come to the right place.Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit

Autor

Martin M. Antony, PhD, President-Elect of the Canadian Psychological Association, is Professor and Director of Graduate Training in the Department of Psychology at Ryerson University in Toronto. He is also Director of Research at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario. An award-winning researcher, Dr. Antony is the coauthor of When Perfect Isn't Good Enough, 10 Simple Solutions to Panic, and numerous other books. His research, writing, and clinical practice focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy and the treatment of anxiety disorders. He has been widely quoted in the U.S. and Canadian media.  Peter J. Norton, PhD, is Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University in Australia. Previously, he was Professor of Psychology at the University of Houston, where he directed the University's Anxiety Disorder Clinic. An internationally recognized expert in the study and cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders, Dr. Norton has authored nearly 120 research studies; has delivered many presentations and workshops for the scientific community, therapists, and the general public; and sits on the editorial boards of two scientific journals. He is a recipient of the Theodore Blau Early Career Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Clinical Psychology from the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of the American Psychological Association), among other honors. His books include The Anti-Anxiety Workbook (for the general public) and Group Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy of Anxiety (for mental health professionals).

Inhalt

Introduction: The Faces of AnxietyI. The Prep1. Anxiety: The Big Picture2. Getting to Know Your Anxiety3. Getting Ready for TreatmentII. The Program4. Changing Your Anxious Thinking5. Eliminating the Safety Net6. Confronting Feared Objects and Situations7. Confronting Scary Thoughts, Memories, Images, and Urges8. Confronting Frightening Feelings and Sensations9. Learning to Relax: Relaxation, Meditation, and Acceptance10. Medications and Herbal RemediesIII. In the Long Run11. Creating an Anti-Anxiety Lifestyle12. Overcoming Treatment Obstacles13. Living without Anxiety14. A Guide for Family and FriendsAppendix: Helpful Resources

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 27.4.2015
• Reihe/Serie: The Guilford Self-Help Workbook Series
• Verlagsort: New York
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 200 x 200 mm
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Angst / Depression / Zwang
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Persönlichkeitsstörungen
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• ISBN-10: 1-4625-2322-6 / 1462523226
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4625-2322-1 / 9781462523221