Overcoming Anxiety: From Short-Time Fixes to Long-Term RecoveryThrough activities and case studies, Peurifoy shows sufferers how to shift their focus from the symptoms of anxiety (pounding heart, feeling of choking, dizziness, fear) to the core problems behind the anxiety (childhood trauma, stress from work, etc.) in order to create longtime freedom from anxiety. |
Contents
Chapter 1 A New Way of Looking at Anxiety | 1 |
Chapter 2 The Imprint of Childhood | 15 |
Chapter 3 The Time Tunnel | 31 |
Chapter 4 The Mystery of Emotions | 47 |
Chapter 5 Developing Your Explanation for Why | 64 |
Chapter 6 Basic SymptomManagement Skills | 87 |
Chapter 7 Distorted Thinking | 103 |
Chapter 8 Progressive Desensitization | 120 |
Chapter 12 Two Important Quiet Messages | 189 |
Chapter 13 Viewing Yourself in a New Way | 201 |
Chapter 14 Final Steps | 219 |
Appendix 1 The Main Types of Anxiety Disorders | 226 |
Appendix 2 Guidelines for Selecting a Therapist | 233 |
Appendix 3 How to Locate Support Groups | 239 |
Appendix 4 How to Develop a Relaxation Response | 242 |
Supplemental Materials | 246 |
Other editions - View all
Overcoming Anxiety: From Short-Term Fixes to Long-Term Recovery Reneau Peurifoy No preview available - 2018 |
Overcoming Anxiety: From Short-Time Fixes to Long-Term Recovery Reneau Peuifoy No preview available - 1997 |
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