30 Minute Therapy for Anxiety

by McKay, Matthew; Dufrene, Troy

• ISBN13: 9781572249813
• ISBN10: 1572249811
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-01
• Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Inc

Summary

Anxiety: The Zip Book is designed to appeal to those readers seeking trustworthy, instant advice for healing their anxiety or helping to ease the anxiety of a loved one. In about one hour, readers learn the essentials about anxiety: what causes and contributes to anxiety symptoms, how to stop them using skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, and how to keep them from coming back.* Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S.* Online communication has shortened readers' attention spans, worsening anxiety and fear

Table of Contents

Exposure for Uncertainty	p. 31
Relief from Panic	p. 33
Breath Control Training	p. 35
Interoceptive Exposure	p. 38
Fears and Phobias	p. 42
The Role of Problem Solving	p. 45
Steps to Problem Solving	p. 48
Other Ways to Live Well with Anxiety	p. 55
Be Mindful	p. 58
Practice Acceptance	p. 62
Observe Your Thoughts	p. 65
Label and Let Go	p. 69
Use Distancing Techniques	p. 72
Discover Secondary Emotions	p. 76
Work on Anxiety-Making Behavior Patterns	p. 80
Identify Trigger Thoughts	p. 84
Make Room for Positive Feelings	p. 87
Use Distraction and Self-Soothing	p. 90
Basic Wellness	p. 95
Sleep Hygiene	p. 97
Insomnia and Solutions	p. 100
Diet	p. 106
Exercise	p. 108
Some Other Resources	p. 113
References	p. 117
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