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Anxiety & Depression Workbook for Dummies

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Tackle anxiety and depression head-on with this practical workbook
 
If you're one of the millions of people affected by--or whose loved ones are affected by--anxiety and depression, you're probably looking for strategies to help subdue or even transcend these debilitating and painful disorders. In that case, Anxiety and Depression Workbook For Dummies is a great place to start.
 
This book is filled with chapters that cut across diagnostic categories, incorporating treatment techniques based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy. Use the techniques explored in this book to start making real changes, which can quickly lead to you feeling better. It also includes:
 
* Practical and hands-on descriptions of mindfulness-based practices you can implement immediately
* Brand-new updates to reflect modern changes in technology, social media, and the prevalence of loneliness
* Consideration of the pros and cons of medications and other biological interventions for depression and anxiety, including exploration of the placebo effect
* Additional worksheets online available for download
 
Perfect for anyone trying to work through the challenging issues presented by anxiety and depression, for those trying to help a loved one do the same thing, or for those in therapy, this book is an excellent supporting resource that can help contribute to positive changes in the lives of people affected by emotional distress.

List of contents

Introduction 1
 
Part 1: Dissecting Distress and Preparing a Plan 5
 
Chapter 1: Sorting Out Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression 7
 
Chapter 2: Discovering the Beginnings 21
 
Chapter 3: Overcoming Obstacles to Change 35
 
Chapter 4: Minding Your Moods 47
 
Part 2: Thinking About Thinking: Thought Therapy 59
 
Chapter 5: Untangling Twisted Thinking 61
 
Chapter 6: Indicting and Rehabilitating Thoughts 79
 
Chapter 7: Looking at Problematic Assumptions 101
 
Chapter 8: Managing Mindfulness and Achieving Acceptance 119
 
Part 3: Actions Against Angst: Behavior Therapy 133
 
Chapter 9: Facing Feelings: Avoiding Avoidance 135
 
Chapter 10: Lifting Mood Through Exercise 145
 
Chapter 11: Entertaining Enjoyment 157
 
Chapter 12: Moving and Tackling Life's Problems 167
 
Part 4: Focus on Physical Feelings 179
 
Chapter 13: Sleeping Soundly for Emotional Health 181
 
Chapter 14: Making the Medication Decision 193
 
Part 5: Relationship Therapy 201
 
Chapter 15: Restoring Relationships 203
 
Chapter 16: Smoothing Out Conflict 215
 
Part 6: Looking Beyond Anxiety and Depression 225
 
Chapter 17: Reining in Relapse 227
 
Chapter 18: Promoting Positives 241
 
Part 7: The Part of Tens 255
 
Chapter 19: Ten Reasons to Seek Additional Support 257
 
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Help a Loved One with Anxiety or Depression 261
 
Index 265

About the author










Laura L. Smith, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and former President of the New Mexico Psychological Association. She presents workshops and classes on cognitive therapy and mental health issues for national and international audiences.


Summary

Tackle anxiety and depression head-on with this practical workbook

If you're one of the millions of people affected by--or whose loved ones are affected by--anxiety and depression, you're probably looking for strategies to help subdue or even transcend these debilitating and painful disorders. In that case, Anxiety and Depression Workbook For Dummies is a great place to start.

This book is filled with chapters that cut across diagnostic categories, incorporating treatment techniques based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy. Use the techniques explored in this book to start making real changes, which can quickly lead to you feeling better. It also includes:

* Practical and hands-on descriptions of mindfulness-based practices you can implement immediately
* Brand-new updates to reflect modern changes in technology, social media, and the prevalence of loneliness
* Consideration of the pros and cons of medications and other biological interventions for depression and anxiety, including exploration of the placebo effect
* Additional worksheets online available for download

Perfect for anyone trying to work through the challenging issues presented by anxiety and depression, for those trying to help a loved one do the same thing, or for those in therapy, this book is an excellent supporting resource that can help contribute to positive changes in the lives of people affected by emotional distress.

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