Attacking Anxiety (eBook)

Karen Levine, Ph.D., is a Psychologist and Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School.Naomi Chedd, LMHC, is a Mental Health Counselor and Educational Consultant in Private Practice in Lexington, MA.Karen and Naomi have worked collaboratively with children with autism and developmental disabilities for almost 20 years. They have written many articles for families, therapists and educators and they frequently present at conferences. Their book, Replays: Using Play to Enhance Emotional and Behavioural Development for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ISBN 9781843108320) is also published by JKP.

Preface. 1. What is a Phobia and How do Phobias Evolve Over Time? 2. Overview of Phobia Treatment. 3. Gradual Exposure, Humor and Interactive play. 4. The 4-Step Treatment Model. 5. Treating Sophia's Phobia of Thunderstorms and Bugs. 6. Treating Will's Phobia of Environmental Sounds, including Flushing Toilets, Hand Dryers and Vacuum Cleaners. 7. Treating Michael's Phobia of Injections and Blood Draws. 8. Treating Jacob's Phobia about Losing Games and Not Being First. 9. Treating Li's Phobia of Clowns, Mascots and People in Costumes. 10. Treating Jordan's Phobia about Being Late and Making Mistakes. 11. Collaborating with Other Professionals. Appendix. Unbundling Phobias: Idea List.