The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook

by Edmund J. Bourne

Overview

A revision of the best-selling classic, this book provides step-by-step help for sufferers of anxiety and phobic disorders. It offers the latest treatment strategies for the whole range of these problems-panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder-with revisions that include updated information on medications, mindfulness training, and health-related conditions that aggravate anxiety.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781572247796
Publisher:	New Harbinger Publications
Publication date:	06/01/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	448
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Edmund J. Bourne, Ph.D., has specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders and related problems for three 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 over a million readers throughout the world, include The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, Beyond Anxiety and Phobia, and Coping with Anxiety. The new 7th Edition of The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook was released May 1, 2020.

Table of Contents

	Preface to the Third Edition
	Introduction
1	What Are the Anxiety Disorders?	1
2	The Causes of Anxiety Disorders	27
3	Recovery: A Comprehensive Approach	51
4	Relaxation	73
5	Physical Exercise	97
6	Coping with Panic Attacks	109
7	Help for Phobias: Imagery Desensitization	143
8	Help for Phobias: Real-Life Desensitization	155
9	Self-Talk	181
10	Mistaken Beliefs	215
11	Four Traits That Perpetuate Anxiety	233
12	Visualization	247
13	Identifying and Expressing Your Feelings	259
14	Asserting Yourself	277
15	Self-Esteem	299
16	Nutrition	333
17	Medications	365
18	Fears from the Past	383
19	Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality	391
	Appendices
1	Resources	409
2	Additional Hierarchies	413
3	Audiotapes for Relaxation	431
4	How to Stop Obsessive Worry	433
5	Guidelines for a Good Night's Sleep	435

What People are Saying About This

"A great resource for a holistic approach."
—author of Don't Panic

Reid Wilson

"A great resource for a holistic approach."
—author of Don't Panic

Christopher McCullough

"Extremely well done."
—author of Managing Your Anxiety

Editorial Reviews

[Five stars]...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

From the Publisher