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Psychology Tools For Overcoming Panic

This helpful workbook will teach you everything you need to know about panic. Drawing upon the evidence base, Psychology Tools for Overcoming Panic takes a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to this common anxiety problem.

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Psychology Tools For Overcoming Panic (All Chapters)

Chapter 1: The Experience Of Panic

Chapter 2: What Is A Panic Attack?

Chapter 3: How Is Panic Disorder Different From A Panic Attack?

Chapter 4: What Causes Panic?

Chapter 5: Introduction To CBT

Chapter 6: Emotions In Panic

Chapter 7: Body Sensations In Panic

Chapter 8: Thoughts In Panic

Chapter 9: Behaviors In Panic

Chapter 10: How Does This All Add Up To A Panic Attack?

Chapter 11: Why Do I Keep Getting Panic Attacks?

Chapter 12: How Much Do You Know About Panic?

Chapter 13: Monitoring Your Panic

Chapter 14: The Parts Of Your Panic

Chapter 15: Making Sense Of Your Panic

Chapter 16: Breathing To Calm The Body Sensations Of Panic

Chapter 17: Working With Anxious Thoughts And Predictions

Chapter 18: Coping With Body Sensations

Chapter 19: Approach Instead Of Avoiding

Chapter 20: Testing Anxious And Panicky Predictions

Chapter 21: What's Next?

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Introduction & Theoretical Background

Nearly one person in every four will experience a panic attack at some point in their lives. Panic combines bodily symptoms of anxiety with feelings of fear and dread. A little bit of anxiety can be helpful for keeping us on our toes – but when it gets too much panic can become debilitating. 

This helpful workbook will teach you everything you need to know about panic. Drawing upon the evidence base Psychology Tools for Overcoming Panic takes a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to this common anxiety problem. CBT has been demonstrated to be effective when delivered face-to-face or as self-help. This workbook will guide you through all the information and practical exercises necessary to overcome anxiety and reclaim your life. It is a valuable resource for individuals who panic, but equally helpful to therapists as a treatment manual.

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Therapist Guidance

This is a Psychology Tools workbook. Suggested uses include:

  • Client handout – use as a psychoeducation and skills-development resource
  • Discussion point – use to provoke a discussion and explore client beliefs
  • Therapist learning tool – improve your familiarity with a psychological construct
  • Teaching resource – use as a learning tool during training

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References And Further Reading

  • Barlow, D. H. (2004). Anxiety and its disorders: The nature and treatment of anxiety and panic. Guilford press.
  • Clark, D. M. (1986). A cognitive approach to panic. Behaviour research and therapy, 24(4), 461-470.
  • Clark, D. M. (1994). Cognitive therapy for panic disorder. American Psychiatric Association.

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