Grief is a natural & healthy reaction to loss but it can be extremely debilitating & result in a downward emotional spiral impacting on such aspects of life as relationships & work. Relentless grief can cause a host of physical problems due to the sufferer not looking after themselves properly for example not eating becoming over-reliant on alcohol experiencing disrupted sleep. It can also lead to serious emotional & psychological problems such as depression anxiety health anxiety & panic attacks. This self-help book will prove invaluable to the recently bereaved guiding them through the painful process of bereavement. Topics covered include: dealing with expected or unexpected death; challenging unhelpful thoughts; establishing a routine & tackling avoidance; returning to work; practical aspects such as dealing with the funeral birthdays etc; & planning a new future. ...

How you can stop worrying about your health & enjoy life. Many of us have a tendency to worry unnecessarily about our health. For some the anxiety becomes chronic & they may spend many hours checking for symptoms seeking reassurance from others surfing the internet for information about different diseases or repeatedly visiting the doctor. It is distressing for them & for everyone around them. In fact health anxiety can be very successfully treated with cognitive behavioral therapy
- the approach taken in this self-help guide. Using a structured step-by-step approach the authors explain how the problem develops how to recognize what feeds it & how to develop effective methods of dealing with it. Accessible & reassuring this work

Includes:: questionnaires case studies & exercises. It also

Includes:: specific help for dealing with fear of death & fear of vomiting. It is based on proven CBT techniques. Praise for Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder": '" Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" is an affordable & highly recommended read'
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Extensive research conducted over 25 years has established Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as the treatment of choice for insomnia. For the first time proven CBT principles have been brought together by a practising clinician in a comprehensive self-help manual. In a clear step-by-step approach new patterns of relaxation sleeping & waking are quickly learnt. ...

Melanie Fennell's Overcoming Low Self-Esteem" is a classic of self-help literature winning acclaim for its practical & user-friendly approach & now recommended on the National Health Service's self-help scheme known as " Books on Prescription". This book will aid readers to understand their condition & with this knowledge enable them to break out of the vicious circle of negative self-image learn the art of self-acceptance & alter their lives for the better. The book explains the nature of low self-esteem & self destructive thinking. It contains a complete self-help programme & monitoring sheets. It is based on clinically proven techniques of cognitive therapy." ...

Overcoming Low Self Esteem has become a classic of self-help literature winning widespread praise for its practical & user-friendly approach. At last this benchmark work is available as a large format practical manual complete with multiple copies of worksheets diaries & exercises suitable for a two-week course of treatment. The user will be able to write directly into the workbook allowing him or her to trace progress over the course of treatment monitor behaviour & record step-by-step improvement. Ideal for working through alone or with guided assistance Overcoming Low Self Esteem Self Help Manual is a complete step-by-step treatment guide. ...

Are you plagued by a recurring thought or idea that just won't go away feel the need to wash your hands repeatedly to hoard things or to repeatedly check that all appliances in the house have been turned off before you leave? These are just some of the common symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (or OCD) a condition that that causes distress to hundreds of thousands of people. Cognitive behavorial therapy has been clinically proven to significantly reduce these & other symptoms in the majority of cases. With this step by step approach you can learn how to break free from the destructive cycle of obsessive behavior & regain control of your life. This book shows you how to reduce the distress caused by disturbing thoughts images & urges; helps you face fears & troubling situations; reduces & gradually helps you overcome compulsions; & offers advice on how partners relatives & friends can help. ...

Although once thought to be a rare & unusual condition obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has become increasingly a part of everyday discourse as it has gathered more & more media attention. News magazines & programs have done features on the disorder & its range of symptoms & popular culture has depicted characters suffering from OCD such as the eponymous detective in the UPN television program Monk." One facet of OCD that is just beginning to be widely known is that people with the disorder can present a wide range of symptoms. Some people with OCD wash compulsively others hoard objects while still others-the audience of this book-struggle with obsessive thoughts. The most effective treatment techniques vary from symptom to symptom. This is why New Harbinger launched with the publication of Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding a series of books designed to bring the latest coping strategies for specific OCD symptoms to the people who need them most. Since that first book we have brought readers two more titles: Overcoming Compulsive Washing & Overcoming Compulsive Checking. The professional community & OCD sufferers alike have warmly received all three books. This fourth book in the series addresses the needs of those who struggle with obsessive thoughts they perceive as violent disgusting or blasphemous. Psychologists estimate that more than 50 percent of OCD sufferers experience aggressive religious or sexual thoughts. The goal of this book is to help people understand the impact of their control efforts on their obsessional thoughts. It works to help them recognize that thoughts in themselves are not threatening dangerous or harmful. Rather it is the compulsive strategies they develop for coping that make the thoughts seem so harmful. The book offers safe & effective exposure exercises readers can use to limit the effect obsessive thoughts have on their lives. In addition to self-care strategies the book

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Overcoming Panic & Agoraphobia" provides a step-by-step management program that provides the necessary skills for overcoming & preventing panic attacks & associated agoraphobia. This is an indispensable guide for those affected by panic disorders but is also an important resource for friends & families psychologists & those working in the medical profession. It explains the many forms & causes of panic. It contains a complete self-help program & monitoring sheets. It is based on clinically proven techniques of cognitive therapy." ...

Practical & easy to use self-help course. Adapted from Derrick Silove & Vijaya Manicavasagars classic title Overcoming Panic" which is now recommended on the NHS " Books on Prescription" self-help scheme this new large format edition is available in three parts. Designed to run alongside the books it places an emphasis on the more practical & interactive elements with multiple worksheets & exercises to be completed on the page. Ideal for anyone to work through alone or with guided assistance the new " Overcoming Panic Self-Help Course" is a complete step-by-step treatment providing the necessary skills to overcome & prevent panic attacks & associated agoraphobia." ...

How to break the vicious circle of never good enough? Perfectionism can be healthy but when it becomes unhealthy & turns into clinical perfectionism (sometimes referred to as dysfunctional perfectionism) it can cause serious problems. It is associated with different mental health problems including depression anxiety eating disorders & chronic fatigue syndrome. Those suffering from clinical perfectionism tend to judge themselves predominantly in terms of the pursuit & attainment of personally demanding standards & often feel unable to be flexible & change their goals despite the significant negative impact that the pursuit of perfectionism may have on their quality of life. It
Includes:: description of clinical perfectionism; clinical perfectionism & depression anxiety eating disorders chronic fatigue; identifying the problem & monitoring; overcoming perfectionism; step-by-step self-help course based on CBT principles; avoiding relapse; case studies; other treatments; & an overview.
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