The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook [Paperback]

Edmund J. Bourne PhD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2011 | ISBN-10: 1572248912 | ISBN-13: 978-1572248915 | Edition: Fifth Edition

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook has already helped over one million readers make a full and lasting recovery from generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other anxiety-related issues. Packed with the most effective skills for assessing and treating anxiety, this workbook can be used alone or as a supplement to therapy to help you develop a full arsenal of skills for quieting worried thoughts and putting yourself back in control.

This new edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest anxiety research and medications, and also includes new therapeutic techniques that have been proven effective for the treatment of anxiety and anxiety-related conditions. Each worksheet in this book will help you learn the skills you need to manage your anxiety and start living more freely than you ever thought possible.

With this workbook, you'll learn a range of proven methods for overcoming anxiety:

• Relaxation and breathing techniques
• Challenging negative self-talk and mistaken beliefs
• Imagery and real-life desensitization
• Making lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise changes
• Acceptance and commitment therapy
• Skills for preventing and coping with panic attacks

Editorial Reviews

Review

“*****...this is a concise, practical, and comprehensive directory on how to reduce anxiety. A highly regarded and widely known resource.”
—Authoritative Guide to Self-Help Resources in Mental Health, Revised Edition

“A great resource for a holistic approach.”
—Reid Wilson, author of Don’t Panic

“Extremely well done.”
—Christopher McCullough, author of Managing Your Anxiety

“Any who've struggled with panic attacks and fears will find this packed with self-help exercises and guidelines to overcoming anxiety and stress, from understanding how to assert oneself to creating a positive recovery strategy.”
—Midwest Book Review

“This workbook offers a practical and comprehensive guide to anyone struggling to cope with the many-faceted manifestations of panic and anxiety.”
—Child & Behavior Therapy

About the Author

Edmund J. Bourne, PhD, is a psychologist in northern California specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders and related problems. He is author of several books, including the bestselling Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, that have reached hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world. He welcomes comments and feedback, which can be sent to [e-mail].

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; Fifth Edition edition (January 2, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572248912
• ISBN-13: 978-1572248915
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #612 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Mood Disorders
  • #3 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Anxiety Disorders
  • #67 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Psychology & Counseling

More About the Author

Edmund J. Bourne, Ph.D., has specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders and related problems for two decades. For many years, Bourne was director of the Anxiety Treatment Center in San Jose and Santa Rosa, CA. His bestselling anxiety books, which have helped hundreds of thousands of readers throughout the world, include The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, Beyond Anxiety and Phobia, and Coping with Anxiety.