Worry Less, Live More

Susan M. Orsillo, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Suffolk University in Boston. Lizabeth Roemer, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Drs. Orsillo and Roemer have written and published extensively about anxiety, emotions, psychotherapy, mindfulness, and values-based actions and have been involved in anxiety disorders research and treatment for more than 25 years. They are coauthors of the bestselling The Mindful Way through Anxiety. With funding from the National Institutes of Health, they spent 15 years developing and refining the treatment approach that is the basis of this book. Their website is www.mindfulwaythroughanxiety.com.

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Book
I. Understanding the Cascade of Our Emotional Responses: The First Step in Making a Change
l. Understanding Fear and Anxiety
2. How We Get Pulled into a Cycle of Worry
3. How Emotions Become Intense and Long-Lasting
4. How Control Efforts Fuel Muddy Emotions
5. How Our Struggle with Fear and Anxiety Holds Us Back
Summary of Part I
II. Breaking the Cycle: Cultivating Awareness, Acceptance, and Mindfulness
6. Cultivating Awareness and Curiosity
7. Accepting What Comes
8. How Mindfulness Can Help
Summary of Part II
III. Defining the Life You Want
9. Reflecting on Goals and Life Directions
10. Common Traps That Leave Us Stuck
11. Breaking Free from Traps and Naming and Claiming Your Values
Summary of Part III
IV. Daring to Live the Life You Want
12. Using Your Skills to Take Bold Steps Forward
13. Addressing Common Challenges to Values-Based Living
14. Common Challenges with Relationship Values
15. The Ongoing Practice of Living a Full Life
Notes
Resources
Index