Free Yourself from Death Anxiety: A CBT Self-Help Guide for a Fear of Death and Dying

This self-help guide will help you to better understand your fear of death and give you the tools to overcome it, using proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques such as exposure and response prevention (ERP).

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2022
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Death anxiety, a pervasive concern that can manifest across various mental health diagnoses throughout one's lifespan, encompasses a wide range of conditions, including depressive disorders, panic disorder, health anxiety, specific phobias, OCD, agoraphobia, and more. This self-help guide aims to provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help individuals better understand and overcome their fear of death. By employing proven cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, such as exposure and response prevention (ERP), this book empowers readers to gain a deeper understanding of death anxiety and its origins. It offers specific, evidence-based steps to cultivate alternative ways of thinking about death, enabling individuals to confront and challenge their fears in a controlled and gradual manner. Through engaging exposure exercises, readers can gradually desensitize themselves to the perceived threats associated with death, fostering a sense of empowerment and resilience. By reducing anxiety levels, this guide empowers individuals to embrace life to the fullest, overcoming the constraints imposed by death anxiety and leading more fulfilling and enriching lives. Whether you are struggling with specific phobias, experiencing panic attacks, or facing general fears about the end of life, this book provides a comprehensive roadmap for overcoming death anxiety and living a more fulfilling existence.

Weight: 418g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787758148