The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook (New Harbinger Self-help Workbooks)

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The must-have, unparalleled, essential resource for people struggling with anxiety and phobias—now in its 8th edition with more than 1.4 million copies sold.

Living with anxiety, panic disorders, or phobias can make you feel like you are helpless, stuck, and that you don’t have control of your life. Packed with the most effective skills for assessing and treating anxiety, this evidence-based workbook contains the latest clinical research to help you tackle the fears that hold you back.

Written by Edmund Bourne—a leading expert in the treatment of anxiety disorders—and recommended by therapists worldwide, this fully revised and updated 8th edition offers powerful, step-by-step treatment strategies for panic disorders, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), worry, and fear. You’ll also find new, cutting-edge information on climate anxiety, health anxiety, coping with uncertainty about the future, and more.

In the book, you’ll discover an array of evidence-based tools for quieting worry, ending negative self-talk, and taking charge of your anxious thoughts, such as:

Relaxation and breathing techniques Strategies for coping with panic attacks Exposure therapy for phobias Lifestyle, exercise, mindfulness, and nutrition tips  

Originally published in 1990, this eighth edition explores the unique challenges and stressors we face today, and offers a message of courage, optimism, and hope to help you quell your anxiety and envision a better future.

Whether you suffer from anxiety and phobias yourself, or are a mental health professional working with this population, this workbook provides the latest treatment solutions for overcoming the fears that stand in the way of living a meaningful and happy life.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Harbinger Publications
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ Eighth
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 488 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 164848557X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1648485572
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.45 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1.08 x 10 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook
Best Sellers Rank: #12,104 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #29 in Anxieties & Phobias #31 in Anxiety #45 in Stress Management Self-Help
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