Overcoming Anxiety, Stress and Panic uses the proven and trusted five areas model of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people experiencing a range of symptoms associated with these conditions. For the third edition, new workbooks are included on: obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), using medication, and planning for the future.CBT workbo

This book uses the clear, user-friendly format that is associated with the 'Overcoming...' series. The interactive questions and worksheets are a key feature of the series and they are plentiful and appropriate in this new title. Using the established Five Areas Assessment model of depression, the book provides a clear model of intervention using the proven cognitive behaviour therapy evidence-based approach. It is empowering and supportive, helping readers make changes to their lives in a planned and achievable way. The workbooks also provide an invaluable resource for counsellors, general practitioners, nursing staff, psychiatrists, social workers and others working with people suffering fro panic, stress or phobias.

Overcoming Anxiety, Stress and Panic uses the proven and trusted five areas model of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people experiencing a range of symptoms associated with these conditions. For the third edition, new workbooks are included on: obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), using medication, and planning for the future. CBT workbooks - easy to use, practical, photocopy them Written by an award-winning author and expert Proven to work - through years of research and practice Step-by-step success - follow the Plan, Do, Review approach, see positive results Advice for friends and family to offer additional support Invaluable, proven, practical and easy to use workbooks for all CBT practitioners, psychiatrists, GPs, psychologists, counsellors, neurologists, occupational therapists, voluntary sector and healthcare workers to use to help the people in their care help themselves. THE FIVE AREAS APPROACH: Life situation, people and events around us Altered thinking Altered feelings or moods Altered physical symptoms or sensations Altered behaviour or activity levels LINKED, FREE ONLINE SUPPORT AT www.livinglifetothefull.com ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AT www.fiveareas.com.

This book uses the clear, user-friendly format that is associated with the 'Overcoming...' series. The interactive questions and worksheets are a key feature of the series and they are plentiful and appropriate in this new title. Using the established Five Areas Assessment model of depression, the book provides a clear model of intervention using t

Understanding why you feel as you doTackling your anxiety: starting out (... and how to keep going if you feel stuck)Understanding worry and stressUnderstanding panic and phobiasUnderstanding obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCD)Making changesMaking changes to do with people and events around usHow to start fixing problems and finding solutions (practical problem solving)How to ask for what you really need (being assertive)Learning to be calmer, less annoyed and less irritatedMaking changes in your lifeHow to get a good night's sleep: overcoming anxiety and sleep problemsUsing exercise to overcome stressThings you do that worsen your anxiety (unhelpful behaviours)Stress, alcohol and drugsFacing fears and overcoming avoidanceUnderstanding and overcoming shyness and social phobiaNoticing and changing anxious thinkingUnderstanding and overcoming feelings of depersonalizationOvercoming anxious overbreathing (hyperventilation)Understanding and using anti-anxiety medicationPlanning for the future.