Publisher's Synopsis
Psychologist David Berndt, Ph.D., in Overcoming Anxiety outlines several self-help methods for relief of anxiety and worry. In clear simple language and a conversational style. Dr. Berndt shares with the reader powerful step by step proven techniques for anxiety management. You will learn: -A Self-hypnosis grounding technique in the Ericksonian tradition. -Box Breathing, Seven Eleven and similar breathing techniques for anxiety relief. -How to stop or interrupt toxic thoughts that keep you locked in anxiety. -How to harness and utilize your worries, so they work for you. -Relief from anxiety through desensitization and exposure therapy. Designed to be used alone as self-help or in conjunction with professional treatment Dr. Berndt draws upon his experience as a clinician and academic researcher to give accessible help to the reader who wants to understand and manage their anxiety. About the Multiscore Depression Inventory: "A textbook example of how to create a psychological test." -Oscar Burrows Mental Measurement Yearbook On Overcoming Anxiety "Dr. Berndt's conversational and accessible style of writing makes Overcoming Anxiety a book you want for your top shelf." -Charles Kaiser Professor Emeritus of Psychology College of Charleston