Elaine Iljon Foreman – författare

Research indicates about 35 of every 100 people develop a fear of flying at some point in their life. Almost everyone knows someone who has it. If you've ever mentioned to others that you aren't comfortable with air travel, you've probably already discovered just how common is the fear of flying. Fear of flying is a condition that merits proper attention, and which we are increasingly in a better position to deal with, particularly thanks to clinical research. We now know that fear of flying is similar to other phobias, and that it cannot be dismissed simply as fear of the unknown, and that telling someone to "pull yourself together" just isn't likely to be an effective way to deal with the problem. Gaining your freedom to expand your enjoyment of life is the purpose of this book. The book covers a number of areas, including valuable information about flying and everything to do with flying safety.

There are many forms of anxiety disorder, including General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Attacks, Phobias (including social anxiety), Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Acute Stress Disorder. Even in their most mild forms, these disorders can be troubling and exhausting – at worst they can severely disable a person’s ability to function in day-to-day life. Severe anxiety and phobic disorders affect 18% of the UK population. (nopanic.org.uk) Symptoms of anxiety range from the mental and emotional – depression, having difficulty concentrating, losing patience easily – to the physical – excessive thirst, headaches, pins and needles, and more (www.bbc.co.uk) Often the problem is self-feeding – people try to keep things under control whilst simultaneously worrying about being anxious all the time, and the cycle goes on. Psychotherapy, medication and self help are the key treatments for anxiety – however, as many people either don’t have access to, or choose not to take, professional treatment, self help is the key for a majority of sufferers. A Dummies book on the subject will present the facts without the jargon, and help people find the trustworthy guidance they need.

Up to 1 in 5 people in the UK suffer from diagnosable depression (bbc.co.uk) – that’s approximately 12 million people. Depression takes multiple forms, including seasonal affective disorder, bipolar disorder, and postnatal depression. Research by the BBC claims that up to 75% of sufferers are not receiving any form of professional medication or therapy, which strongly suggests that self-help is often a preferred course of action. Overcoming Depression For Dummies outlines practical methods for recognising and managing the symptoms of depression for those readers who might be too scared to go to their GP, who want to know more about the illness before they seek professional medical guidance, or for those who are just curious about depression and what it means.Overcoming Depression For Dummies: Is written by an expert team of clinical psychologists and provides step-by-step guidelines on proven therapeutic exercises and ways to implement positive psychology methodsProvides sound advice on nutrition, relaxation and support, to help make those vital first steps towards a happier lifeGives comprehensive information on the wide variety of prescription medication and complementary therapies available, including their effectiveness and side effectsIs aimed at people suffering from depression looking for straightforward, realistic advice and also loved ones and parents of those suffering from depression wanting to better understand the condition and find out how they can help.

Anxiety and depression affect over 10% of the population.  They can become debilitating conditions if not managed carefully so there are thousands of people looking for advice on how to keep their symptoms under control.  Anxiety & Depression Workbook For Dummies provides readers with practical exercises and worksheets to help them analyse their thinking patterns and overcome the issues that are holding them back.  The workbook format is ideal for those wanting to track their progress and make positive changes to both their mental and physical health. Anxiety & Depression Workbook For Dummies, UK Edition covers:Part I: Recognising and Recording Anxiety and DepressionChapter 1: Spotting the Signs of Anxiety and DepressionChapter 2: Digging Up the Roots of Your WorriesChapter 3: Overcoming Obstacles to ChangeChapter 4: Monitoring Your Moods Part II: Understanding Your Thinking: Cognitive TherapyChapter 5: Viewing Things A Different WayChapter 6: Challenging and Changing ThoughtsChapter 7: Seeing Clearly: Gaining A New PerspectiveChapter 8: Maintaining Awareness and Achieving AcceptancePart III: Taking Action: Behaviour TherapyChapter 9: Facing Feelings: Avoiding AvoidanceChapter 10: Lifting Your Spirits With ExerciseChapter 11: Taking Pleasure from LeisureChapter 12: Just Do It! – Tackling Life’s ProblemsPart IV: Feeling It Where It Hurts: Healing the BodyChapter 13: Taking the Relaxation RouteChapter 14: Making Your Mind Up About MedicationPart V: Revitalising RelationshipsChapter 15: Working on RelationshipsChapter 16: Smoothing Out ConflictPart VI: Life Beyond Anxiety and DepressionChapter 17: Reducing the Risk of RelapseChapter 18: Promoting The PositivePart VII: The Part of TensChapter 19: Ten Helpful ResourcesChapter 20: Ten Terrific Tips

Fly Away Fear is an accessible and empathetic guide to overcoming your fear of flying.Written by two experienced clinical psychologists who have helped people to overcome their fear of flying for more than forty years—one of whom is also a professional pilot—Fly Away Fear explores the source of air travel anxiety and explains how you can overcome it. The skills are based on the principles of new developments of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) aimed at people who have not succeeded with traditional CBT. This book covers key topics, including flight safety and what happens on board, and shares exercises and strategies based on the authors’ years of professional experience. This new edition has been fully updated and includes the experiences of real people throughout.Fly Away Fear is the ideal book for anyone with air travel anxiety or who has experienced fear of flying.

Fly Away Fear is an accessible and empathetic guide to overcoming your fear of flying.Written by two experienced clinical psychologists who have helped people to overcome their fear of flying for more than forty years—one of whom is also a professional pilot—Fly Away Fear explores the source of air travel anxiety and explains how you can overcome it. The skills are based on the principles of new developments of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) aimed at people who have not succeeded with traditional CBT. This book covers key topics, including flight safety and what happens on board, and shares exercises and strategies based on the authors’ years of professional experience. This new edition has been fully updated and includes the experiences of real people throughout.Fly Away Fear is the ideal book for anyone with air travel anxiety or who has experienced fear of flying.

Overcome fears, manage negativity and improve your life. Using the tools of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), understand your behaviour and how to change negative patterns, learn how to think differently about problematic situations, put your worries into perspective and start to feel better, achieving and exceeding your goals.Clinical psychologists Clair Pollard and Elaine Iljon Foreman offer activities to support you, stories to provide perspective and a clear framework to guide you. This Practical Guide will help you to develop effective coping strategies, so that you can think more constructively, act more calmly, and feel better about yourself.Part of the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme.

Change can often seem like an impossible task, but this practical book will help you put it into perspective. With guidance from two experts, you'll recognise the behaviours and thoughts that hold you back, and will develop skills to think more positively, act more calmly and feel better about yourself.A new and updated edition, this book is full of activities and experiments to explore and challenge, stories and exercises to provide perspective, and a clear framework to encourage and guide you, using the same tools employed by CBT practitioners. The authors' friendly and supportive approach will help you learn to manage recurrences of negative thinking and behaviours, and to develop strong coping strategies.CBT incorporates the latest therapies and research, including ACT and mindfulness, and explicitly addresses problem areas like insomnia and depression. This edition includes a new chapter focusing on practical advice about making changes and the principles of T.E.A.M-CBT.