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Nearly one person in every four will experience a panic attack at some point in their lives. Panic brings feelings like a racing heart, lightheadedness, and sweats or chills. It can leave us feeling frightened, and make us worry that we are losing control. A little bit of anxiety can be helpful for keeping us on our toes – but when it gets too much panic can become debilitating. This helpful workbook will teach you everything you need to know about panic. Drawing upon the latest research Self-help tools for panic takes a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to this common anxiety problem. CBT is an evidence-based therapy for panic, and has been demonstrated to be effective when delivered face-to-face or as self-help. The workbook will walk you through all the exercises you need to overcome your anxiety and reclaim your life. Self-help tools for panic is supported by a website where you can obtain additional information, support, and free downloads.About the AuthorDr Matthew Whalley is a clinical psychologist working in the United Kingdom. He specializes in the treatment of trauma and works for a psychological trauma service, and a clinical health psychology service, both in the NHS. He is the creator of two successful psychology websites: Psychology Tools (http://psychology.tools) and Self-help Tools (http://self-help.tools). Both provide high quality free resources to therapists and the public. Prior to working clinically Matthew completed a PhD in psychology at University College London, investigating hypnosis and pain. He also worked as a researcher for a number of years investigating memory in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He has published research in pain, PTSD, depression, and hypnosis.ContentsCover Title Page Copyright About IntroductionPart 1 – What is panic disorder?The experience of panic What is a panic attack?Panic attacks vs. panic disorder What causes panic?Part 2 – The CBT way of thinking about panicIntroduction to CBTEmotions in panicBody sensations in panicThoughts in panicBehaviors in panicHow does this all add up to a panic attack?Why do I keep getting panic attacks?Part 3 – What can I do about my panic?Overcoming panic disorder with self-help Step 1: How much do you know about panic?Step 2: Monitoring your panicStep 3: The parts of your panicStep 4: Making sense of your panicStep 5: Breathing to calm the body sensations of panicStep 6: Working with anxious thoughts and predictionsStep 7: Coping with body sensationsStep 8: Approach instead of avoidingStep 9: Testing anxious and panicky predictionsPart 4 – What next?How do I stop panic from coming back?Dealing with setbacksContentsPaperback: 184 pagesPublisher: Psychology Tools; 1 edition (June 15, 2015)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0993296807ISBN-13: 978-0993296802ASIN: B00ZPMNCIUSource: https://www.amazon.com/Self-help-tools-panic-workbook-overco…