ABSTRACT

Designed for anyone wanting to develop an anxiety management programme for use with groups or individuals, this practical handbook will be invaluable to anyone who is called upon to respond to people who have anxiety problems. It is divided into two parts: information for anxiety management training; and, 10 chapters each looking at specific aspect of anxiety management. This is an invaluable working manual which will help everyone understand anxiety and to explore techniques for successfully controlling it.

part I|18 pages

Preparing for Anxiety Management Training

part II|217 pages

Understanding Anxiety Management Techniques

chapter Session 1|21 pages

Understanding Anxiety

chapter Session 2|15 pages

Controlling physical feelings of anxiety

chapter Session 3|13 pages

Keeping Worrying Thoughts Under Control

chapter Session 4|20 pages

Facing the Fear

chapter Session 5|22 pages

Solving Problems and Making Decisions

chapter Session 6|32 pages

Communicating effectively and being assertive

chapter Session 7|27 pages

Identifying aims and managing time

chapter Session 8|20 pages

Developing a support network and a healthy lifestyle

chapter Session 9|23 pages

Managing common situations and adapting to change

chapter Session 10|17 pages

Controlling anxiety for life