Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic

by Michelle G. Craske, David H. Barlow

Now in its 4th edition, Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic, Therapist Guide updates, extends, and improves upon the most effective, evidence-based treatment program available for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia.

- Program is now organized by skill, instead of by session so treatment can be tailored to the individual
- Presents breathing and thinking skills as methods for facing, rather than reducing fear and anxiety
- Focuses on learning how to face agoraphobic situations and the scary physical symptoms of panic from an entirely new perspective
- Includes a completely new chapter for adapting the treatment for effective delivery in 6 sessions within primary care settings
- Provides up-to-date information on pharmacology

Written and revised by the developers of the program, this book provides therapists will all the tools necessary to deliver effective treatment for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia. It provides step-by-step instructions for teaching clients the skills to overcome their fear of panic and panic attacks, as well as case vignettes and techniques for addressing atypical and problematic responses.

This therapist guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that has been recommended for use by public health services around the world.

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· 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)

Genres: Psychology

209 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Amy DiVincenzo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had lots of great information on treating panic attacks and agoraphobia, but was organized very poorly. The organization of the chapters do not correspond with the recommended organization of sessions. It requires that therapist to flip back-and-forth between chapters from session to session because of the way that the chapters are organized. Many of the sections also have recommendations for what to work on with the client during that part of the chapter, but do not actually provide the information necessary for the client but rather depend on the therapist already have that knowledge.

[Hamza Hamza · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is well-organized and clear, but I would benefit more from reading the workbook first or in parallel.

[Shauna Baldi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review from someone who got this book for panic attacks when flying. Full disclosure I do not suffer from panic and anxiety chronically.

I was able to fly comfortably after reading and doing the exercises in this book. Life changing for me.

This book is focused on those who suffer daily from anxiety and panic. I do not. I do get panic attacks on planes and the techniques in this book have helped me tremendously. If like me, panic and anxiety aren’t a daily issue, you can still benefit from some of the exercises.