Full Description
Do you constantly worry about the "what ifs" of life? Does your anxiety over events that have yet to happen cause you physical discomfort? If you are prone to problems with anxiety and worry, you may suffer from Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Those who have been diagnosed with GAD know that it can cause chronic tension, fatigue, irritability and difficulties sleeping. What can be done to help? In recent years it has been proven that the most effective treatment for GAD is a program like the one outlined in this book, based on the principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
Written by renowned therapists, this Workbook includes all the information you need to learn the appropriate skills to combat your anxiety and worry. For use in conjunction with supervised therapy, this book makes it easy for you to become an active participant in your treatment. Bring the workbook to your sessions while your therapist uses the corresponding Mastery of Your Anxiety and Worry, Therapist Guide to teach you techniques to help you relax and decrease your level of anxiety.
This revised workbook includes user-friendly devices to aid you in overcoming your excessive worry, such as self-assessment quizzes, homework exercises, and case studies of individuals experiencing the same issues as you. It also includes interactive forms that can be photocopied or downloaded from the companion website, for you to monitor your progress throughout treatment.
This one of a kind resource allows you to work alongside your therapist to personalise your treatment strategy and learn recovery skills that are useful for a lifetime.
Contents
1. Is this Program Right for You? The Nature of Generalized Anxiety. ; 2. Learning to Recognize Your own Anxiety ; 3. The Purpose and Function of Anxiety ; 4. A Closer Look at Generalized Anxiety Disorder ; 5. Learning to Relax ; 6. Controlling Thoughts That Cause Anxiety I: Overestimating the Risk ; 7. Controlling Thoughts that Cause Anxiety II: Thinking the Worst ; 8. Getting to the Heart of Worrying: Facing Your Fears ; 9. From Fears to Behaviors ; 10. Dealing with Real Problems: Time Management, Goal-Setting and Problem Solving ; 11. Drugs for Anxiety and Their Relation to Thie Problem ; 12. Your Accomplishments and Your Future
