30-minute therapy for anxiety : everything you need to know in the least amount of time

Book 2011

"Thirty-minute therapy for anxiety presents a breakthrough approach to the treatment of anxiety that is designed to fit the needs of anxiety sufferers seeking fast solutions. Written by bestselling author Matthew McKay, this concise and highly accessible approach to anxiety treatment offers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness and acceptance strategies."--Publisher description.

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ISBN:

9781572249813
1572249811

Description:

v, 118 pages ; 18 cm

Other Title:

Thirty-minute therapy for anxiety

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-118)

Contents:

Introduction
Part 1: Getting oriented
What is anxiety?
What does anxiety look like?
What does anxiety do for us?
Part 2: Cognitive behavioral therapy
Relaxation
Worry risk assessment
Worry time
Worry exposure
Exposure for uncertainty
Relief from panic
Breath control training
Interoceptive exposure
Fears and phobias
The role of problem solving
Steps to problem solving
Part 3: Other ways to live well with anxiety
Be mindful
Practice acceptance
Observe your thoughts
Label and let go
Use distancing techniques
Discover secondary emotions
Work on anxiety-making behavior patterns
Identify trigger thoughts
Make room for positive feelings
Use distraction and self-soothing
Part 4: Basic wellness
Sleep hygiene
Insomnia and solutions
Diet
Exercise
Some other resources

LCCN:

2011027692

Control Number:

2648077

Other Authors:

DuFrene, Troy, 1972- author

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