The Cognitive Behavioral Solution
. -An excellent resource of well-tested exercises, explanations and encouragement.--The Psychologist, 07/12/2013The book is nicely structured. It guides readers to understanding their anxiety and develop strategies to overcoming their problems, using excellent case examples, trouble shooting tips, worksheets and homework exercises throughout.Gives a clear, accessible description of cognitive therapy (CT) for anxiety disorders, how it works, and what to expect from therapy sessions and a therapist. This is particularly helpful for readers using this book in conjunction to therapy.The book nicely balances normalizing peoples experiences and inspiring hope and motivation, with gentle reminders that overcoming anxiety can take time and requires practice in implementing the strategies taught throughout the book.This book is an excellent, accessible self-help manual for individuals suffering from anxiety. It would also be a valuable tool for therapists and an accompaniment to patients already having cognitive therapy.--Journal of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 01/06/2014
David A. Clark, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick, Canada, where he also has had a private practice for 25 years. Dr. Clark is a widely recognized authority on cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety and depression and is the author of numerous books, including The Mood Repair Toolkit. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association and Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. Aaron T. Beck, MD, until his death in 2021, was University Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and President Emeritus of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Internationally recognized as the founder of cognitive therapy, Dr. Beck has been credited with shaping the face of American psychiatry and was cited by American Psychologistas one of the five most influential psychotherapists of all time. Dr. Beck was the recipient of awards including the Albert Lasker Clinical Medical Research Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association, the Distinguished Service Award from the American Psychiatric Association, the James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award in Applied Psychology from the Association for Psychological Science, and the Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health and Gustav O. Lienhard Award from the Institute of Medicine. He authored or edited numerous books for professionals and the general publicTogether, Drs. Clark and Beck are the authors of a related professional book, Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders, also published by Guilford.
Preface 1. Making a New Start 2. Understanding Anxiety 3. The Anxious Mind 4. Getting Started 5. Developing Your Anxiety Profile 6. Transforming the Anxious Mind 7. Courageously Facing Fear 8. Let's Talk Strategy 9. Defeating Panic and Avoidance 10. Conquering Social Fear 11. Overcoming Worry Resources