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Book SynopsisThe fifth edition of Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic, Workbook, has been fully revised and updated to offer helpful, scientifically proven strategies and techniques for dealing with both panic disorder and agoraphobia. The program outlined is based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and is organized by skill, with each chapter building on the one before it. The Workbook covers the importance of record-keeping and monitoring progress, as well as breathing techniques and thinking skills, with the main focus of the treatment involving the importance of learning how to face agoraphobic situations, and the often-frightening physical symptoms of panic, from an entirely new perspective. Self-assessment quizzes, homework exercises, and interactive forms allow clients to become active participants in their own treatment, and to learn to manage panic attacks, anxiety about panic, and avoidance of panic and agoraphobic situations.
Trade ReviewI had the good fortune of being one of the first groups of therapists to receive training in the delivery of PCT from Drs. Barlow and Craske at The State University of New York at Albany. I used the first version and each of the editions in my private practice and published evidence of its effectiveness in a private practice setting. The fourth edition is currently used in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan for training therapists and in our clinical work. This 5th edition contains all the state of the art and user-friendly format, but importantly, it now integrates an inhibitory learning focus to maximize the effectiveness of the exposure procedures. I enthusiastically welcome this new edition of this state-of-the-art treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia. * Ricks Warren, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical School *
This suite of therapist manuals and patient workbooks, focusing on cutting edge CBT treatment for panic disorder, remains a classic in the field. The authors are internationally renowned for their expertise in this area and have updated the text with new research, an enhanced emphasis on inhibitory learning to inform the process and conduct of exposure exercises, and new and improved case material. Starting with the previous version, the program pays more attention to variability in how fast or slow a client is able move through the treatment, improving the patient—treatment 'match'. The end result facilitates implementation for the user and is in a way like having a personal supervision experience with the authors. * Peter Roy-Byrne, MD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, University of Washington School of Medicine *
The Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic volumes - the therapist guide and the workbooks for clients - are indisputably the finest evidence-based books for helping people overcome panic disorder. The workbooks for clients, including one suitable for primary care settings, are engaging, informative, and devoid of jargon, rendering them ideal for anyone struggling with panic attacks. * Richard J. McNally, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training, Harvard University *
Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Nature of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia PART I: BASICS Chapter 2: Learning to Record Panic and Anxiety Chapter 3: Negative Cycles of Panic and Agoraphobia Chapter 4: Panic Attacks Are Not Harmful PART II: COPING SKILLS Chapter 5: Establishing Your Hierarchy of Agoraphobia Situations Chapter 6: Breathing Skills Chapter 7: Thinking Skills PART III: EXPOSURE TO FEARED SYMPTOMS AND SITUATIONS Chapter 8: Facing Physical Symptoms Chapter 9: Facing Agoraphobia Situations Chapter 10: Involving Others PART IV: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Chapter 11: Medications Chapter 12: Accomplishments, Maintenance, and Relapse Prevention Appendix: Answers to Self-Assessment Quizzes
