Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic: Brief Six-Session Version for Primary Care and Related Settings

This edition of Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic: Brief Six-Session Version for Primary Care and Related Settings, Workbook, is a time-limited treatment for panic disorder and agoraphobia, based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It can be delivered by a general practitioner or other health or mental health care provider in up to six sessions and is an introduction to the skills and techniques that have been proven effective for overcoming panic disorder.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 16 August 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

This edition of Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic: Brief Six-Session Version for Primary Care and Related Settings, Workbook, outlines a time-limited treatment for those dealing with panic disorder and agoraphobia. Developed for use with patients who seek treatment from a primary care provider, this guide is based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The program described can be delivered by a general practitioner or other health or mental health care provider in primary care or related settings in up to six sessions. A modified version of the more intensive 12-session version of the program, this treatment represents an introduction to the skills and techniques that have been proven effective for overcoming panic disorder, and that patients can easily learn and continue on their own.

The book begins by explaining the nature of anxiety and panic disorders, and how they can affect a person's daily life. It then goes on to discuss the benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for treating these disorders, and how it can be used in a primary care setting.

The six-session program that is outlined in the book is designed to help patients learn how to recognize and manage their anxiety and panic symptoms, as well as to develop coping strategies for dealing with these symptoms in the future. The program includes a variety of exercises and activities that are designed to help patients practice the skills that they have learned in therapy.

One of the key components of CBT is the concept of cognitive restructuring, which involves challenging negative thoughts and beliefs that contribute to anxiety and panic. The book provides patients with a variety of techniques for identifying and challenging these thoughts and beliefs, such as thought diary exercises and exposure therapy.

Another important aspect of the program is the development of coping strategies for managing anxiety and panic in the moment. The book provides patients with a variety of techniques for managing anxiety, such as deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation.

In addition to the therapeutic components of the program, the book also includes a section on self-care and stress management. It provides patients with a variety of strategies for managing stress, such as exercise, healthy eating, and getting enough sleep.

Overall, this edition of Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic: Brief Six-Session Version for Primary Care and Related Settings, Workbook, is a comprehensive and effective treatment for those dealing with panic disorder and agoraphobia. It is designed to be used in a primary care setting, and it is based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The program is easy to follow, and it includes a variety of exercises and activities that are designed to help patients learn and practice the skills that they have learned in therapy.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 277 x 216 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197608678
Edition number: 2 Revised edition