Mastery of Your Anxiety and Worry (MAW)Generalized Anxiety Disorder occurs in approximately 4% of the population and is characterized by excessive uncontrollable worry about everyday things. The constant worry can be extremely impairing if left untreated, even to the point of causing physical symptoms. Written by the developers of an empirically supported and effective cognitive-behavioral therapy program for treating GAD, this second edition therapist guide includes all the information and materials necessary to implement a successful treatment protocol. The therapeutic technique described in this book is research-based with a proven success rate when used in both individual and group formats, as well as with clients currently taking medication. Designed to be used in conjunction with its corresponding workbook, this therapist guide outlines a 10-session program comprised of four primary treatment modules including, cognitive restructuring, progressive muscle relaxation, worry exposures, and in vivo exposure exercises. New features to this edition include expanded chapters that provide detailed instructions for conducting each session, session outlines, and recommended homework assignments. This user-friendly guide is a dependable resource that no clinician can do without! TreatmentsThatWorkTM represents the gold standard of behavioral healthcare interventions! · All programs have been rigorously tested in clinical trials and are backed by years of research · A prestigious scientific advisory board, led by series Editor-In-Chief David H. Barlow, reviews and evaluates each intervention to ensure that it meets the highest standard of evidence so you can be confident that you are using the most effective treatment available to date · Our books are reliable and effective and make it easy for you to provide your clients with the best care available · Our corresponding workbooks contain psychoeducational information, forms and worksheets, and homework assignments to keep clients engaged and motivated · A companion website (www.oup.com/us/ttw) offers downloadable clinical tools and helpful resources · Continuing Education (CE) Credits are now available on select titles in collaboration with PsychoEducational Resources, Inc. (PER) |
Contents
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Chapter 2 The Nature of Anxiety and Generalized Anxiety Disorder | 21 |
Chapter 3 Outline of the Treatment Procedures and the Basic Principles Underlying Treatment | 31 |
Chapter 4 The Nature of Generalized Anxiety | 41 |
Chapter 5 Learning to Recognize Your Own Anxiety | 57 |
Chapter 6 The Purpose and Function of Anxiety | 67 |
Chapter 7 A Closer Look at Generalized Anxiety Disorder | 77 |
Chapter 8 Learning to Relax | 85 |
II Thinking the Worst | 109 |
Facing Your Fears | 121 |
Chapter 12 From Fears to Behaviors | 133 |
Time Management Goal Setting and Problem Solving | 143 |
Chapter 14 Drugs for Anxiety and Their Relation to This Program | 153 |
Chapter 15 Your Accomplishments and Your Future | 161 |
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About the Authors | 171 |
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Mastery of Your Anxiety and Worry (MAW) Richard E. Zinbarg,Michelle G. Craske,David H. Barlow Limited preview - 2006 |
Common terms and phrases
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