Synopsis
This workbook provides a practical set of treatments for anxiety and phobias. It covers all aspects of anxiety disorders and how to combat them with relaxation techniques, building self-esteem, using visualization techniques and desensitization for phobias. Two new chapters have been added to this edtion.
From the Author
Practical and comprehensive help for anxiety disordersThe ANXIETY & PHOBIA WORKBOOK is a practical and comprehensive guide offering help to anyone who is struggling with panic attacks, agoraphobia, social fears, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, or other anxiety disorders. Step-by-step guidelines, questionnaires, and exercises will help you learn skills and make lifestyle changes necessary to achieve a lasting recovery. The workbook can be used to develop you own self-help program or as an adjunct to therapy. A partial list of topics includes: causes of anxiety disorders, relaxation, exercise, coping with panic, real-life desensitization, overcoming negative self-talk, changing mistaken beliefs, visualization, expressing feelings, assertiveness, self-esteem, nutrition, and medication.
For a range of new appraoches to overcoming anxiety which supplement the WORKBOOK, see the author's recent book, HEALING FEAR.