Description

The must-have, unparalleled, essential resource for people struggling with anxiety and phobiasnow in its 8th edition with more than 1.4 million copies sold.

Living with anxiety, panic disorders, or phobias can make you feel like you are helpless, stuck, and that you dont have control of your life. Packed with the most effective skills for assessing and treating anxiety, this evidence-based workbook contains the latest clinical research to help you tackle the fears that hold you back.

Written by Edmund Bournea leading expert in the treatment of anxiety disordersand recommended by therapists worldwide, this fully revised and updated 8th edition offers powerful, step-by-step treatment strategies for panic disorders, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), worry, and fear. Youll also find new, cutting-edge information on climate anxiety, health anxiety, coping with uncertainty about the future, and more.

In the book, youll discover an array of evidence-based tools for quieting worry, ending negative self-talk, and taking charge of your anxious thoughts, such as:

Relaxation and breathing techniques

Strategies for coping with panic attacks

Exposure therapy for phobias

Lifestyle, exercise, mindfulness, and nutrition tips

Originally published in 1990, this eighth edition explores the unique challenges and stressors we face today, and offers a message of courage, optimism, and hope to help you quell your anxiety and envision a better future.

Whether you suffer from anxiety and phobias yourself, or are a mental health professional working with this population, this workbook provides the latest treatment solutions for overcoming the fears that stand in the way of living a meaningful and happy life.

Author: Edmund J. Bourne
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Published: 07/01/2025
Pages: 488
ISBN: 9781648485572
Language: English