Anti-Anxiety Workbook (eBook)

Martin M. Antony, PhD, President-Elect of the Canadian Psychological Association, is Professor and Director of Graduate Training in the Department of Psychology at Ryerson University in Toronto. He is also Director of Research at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario. An award-winning researcher, Dr. Antony is the coauthor of When Perfect Isn't Good Enough, 10 Simple Solutions to Panic, and numerous other books. His research, writing, and clinical practice focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy and the treatment of anxiety disorders. He has been widely quoted in the U.S. and Canadian media.  Peter J. Norton, PhD, is Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University in Australia. Previously, he was Professor of Psychology at the University of Houston, where he directed the University's Anxiety Disorder Clinic. An internationally recognized expert in the study and cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders, Dr. Norton has authored nearly 120 research studies; has delivered many presentations and workshops for the scientific community, therapists, and the general public; and sits on the editorial boards of two scientific journals. He is a recipient of the Theodore Blau Early Career Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Clinical Psychology from the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of the American Psychological Association), among other honors. His books include The Anti-Anxiety Workbook (for the general public) and Group Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy of Anxiety (for mental health professionals).

Introduction: The Faces of AnxietyI. The Prep1. Anxiety: The Big Picture2. Getting to Know Your Anxiety3. Getting Ready for TreatmentII. The Program4. Changing Your Anxious Thinking5. Eliminating the Safety Net6. Confronting Feared Objects and Situations7. Confronting Scary Thoughts, Memories, Images, and Urges8. Confronting Frightening Feelings and Sensations9. Learning to Relax: Relaxation, Meditation, and Acceptance10. Medications and Herbal RemediesIII. In the Long Run11. Creating an Anti-Anxiety Lifestyle12. Overcoming Treatment Obstacles13. Living without Anxiety14. A Guide for Family and FriendsAppendix: Helpful Resources