Mastery of Your Anxiety and Worry

by Michelle G. Craske, David H. Barlow

Overview

Individuals who suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder know that it can be extremely impairing, causing chronic tension, fatigue, irritability and difficulties sleeping. The most effective treatment for this disorder is a program based on principles of congnitive-behavioral therapy. Written by the developers of an empirically supported and effective CBT therapy program for treating GAD, this workbook includes all the information necessary for a client to learn the appropriate skills to combat their excessive worry. When used in conjunction with the corresponding therapist guide, this book provides a complete treatment package with a proven success rate. Through the use of this workbook, clients will become active participants in their supervised treatment. This revised edition includes new elements such as a listing of goals for each session chapter, as well as more detailed lists of homework assignments. Mastery of Your Anxiety and Worry, Workbook, 2e is a one-of-a-kind resource that allows clients to work alongside their therapist to personalize their treatment strategy and overcome their GAD. TreatmentsThatWork? represents the gold standard of behavioral healthcare interventions! BL All programs have been rigorously tested in clinical trials and are backed by years of research BL A prestigious scientific advisory board, led by series Editor-In-Chief David H. Barlow, reviews and evaluates each intervention to ensure that it meets the highest standard of evidence so you can be confident that you are using the most effective treatment available to date BL Our books are reliable and effective and make it easy for you to provide your clients with the best care available BL Our corresponding workbooks contain psychoeducational information, forms and worksheets, and homework assignments to keep clients engaged and motivated BL A companion website (www.oup.com/us/ttw) offers downloadable clinical tools and helpful resources BL Continuing Education (CE) Credits are now available on select titles in collaboration with PsychoEducational Resources, Inc. (PER)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780190293635
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	03/23/2006
Series:	Treatments That Work
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Michelle G. Craske received her PhD from the University of British Columbia in 1985 and has published over 100 articles and chapters in the areas of anxiety disorders and fear. She recently completed an advanced level text, Anxiety Disorders: Psychological Approaches to Theory and Treatment. Currently, she is professor of psychology in the department of psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and director of the UCLA Anxiety Disorders Behavioral Research Program. She continues to serve on the DSM-IV Anxiety Disorders Workgroup Subcommittee, which is charged with revising the text that accompanies the diagnostic criteria; is a consultant to various national organizations in their efforts to develop and disseminate practice guidelines for panic disorder and other anxiety disorders; and has been awarded NIMH/NIH funds for the study of anxiety disorders. Her research focuses on furthering the understanding of fear and anxiety and in developing more effective treatments for the anxiety disorders. David H. Barlow received his Ph.D. from the University of Vermont in 1969 and has published over 400 articles and chapters and over 20 books. His major interests over the past 30 years has been the study of anxiety and its disorders, and developing new psychological procedures for practice settings. Prior to his current position as Professor and Director of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders and Director of Clinical Psychology Programs at Boston University, he founded clinical psychology internships at Brown University and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is the recipient of the 2000 American Psychological Association (APA) Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology. Other awards include the Career Contribution Awards from the Massachusetts and California Psychological Associations, and a MERIT award from the National Institute of Mental Health for long-term contributions to the clinical research effort. During the 1997/1998 academic year, he was Fritz Redlich Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences in Palo Alto, California. He is Past-President of the Society of Clinical Psychology of the American Psychological Association, and the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. He was also Chair of the American Psychological Association Task Force of Psychological Intervention Guidelines, a member of the DSM-IV Task Force of the American Psychiatric Association, and was Co-Chair of the Work Group for revising the anxiety disorders categories.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1	Is This Program Right for You? The Nature of Generalized Anxiety	1
Chapter 2	Learning to Recognize Your own Anxiety	13
Chapter 3	The Purpose and Function of Anxiety	25
Chapter 4	A Closer Look at Generalized Anxiety Disorder	43
Chapter 5	Learning to Relax	53
Chapter 6	Controlling Thoughts That Cause Anxiety: I. Overestimating the Risk	67
Chapter 7	Controlling Thoughts That Cause Anxiety: II. Thinking the Worst	83
Chapter 8	Getting to the Heart of Worrying: Facing Your Fears	97
Chapter 9	From Fears to Behaviors	111
Chapter 10	Dealing with Real Problems: Time Management, Goal-Setting, and Problem-Solving	123
Chapter 11	Drugs for Anxiety and Their Relation to This Problem	135
Chapter 12	Your Accomplishments and Your Future	143
	References	149
	About the Authors	151
Appendix	Answers to Self-Assessment Quizzes	153

Editorial Reviews

"This is one of the best client workbooks for generalized anxiety disorder in quite some time. Strongly recommended!"—Doody's

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Nicholas Greco IV, MS, BCETS, CATSM, FAAETS (C3 Education and Research, Inc.)
Description: This latest workbook in the Treatments That Work series focuses on the area of anxiety and worry. As treatments have changed for the anxiety disorders, so has this series, and this book reflects the latest in psychological interventions.
Purpose: The purpose of this book and series is to help clients address their generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and develop coping mechanisms as well as continuous improvement. Additionally, the workbook provides the necessary tools for working both with the therapist and during the important time between sessions. The authors and contributors are unquestionably experts in their respective fields.
Audience: Clients who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder and are under the care of a trained professional who has the therapist guide may benefit from this well written workbook and program. The authors and contributors are highly credible members in the field.
Features: The workbook complements the therapist guide and takes the reader step-by-step through the program and the principles of treatment. A strong emphasis is rightly put on the need to relax and the source of worrying. A focus on time management and problem solving and facing one's fears is a must-read. A standout chapter is the discussion on psychopharmacological intervention which is unbiased, well-balanced, and objective. The organization of the workbook is well thought out, systematic, and a potential beacon of hope for the GAD client.
Assessment: This is one of the best client workbooks for generalized anxiety disorder in quite some time. Strongly recommended!

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