The ABCS of Coping with Anxiety: Using CBT to manage stress and anxiety
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (812 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1785831674 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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--Alison Knowles, author of Ollie and His Super PowersOne of the most difficult aspects of suffering with stress and anxiety is knowing where to start the process of learning to cope. I commend the author for his dedication in sharing his knowledge and I highly recommend 'The ABCS of Coping with Anxiety' to students and fellow professionals alike. Anxiety is often caused as is eloquently explained in the book by lack of control, however I believe the direct, descriptive ABCS approach will hel
Informed by his extensive experience and therapeutic knowledge, and with real-life case studies to guide you along your own journey, James s easy-to-remember ABCS approach is as transformative as it is simple: A is for accepting the thoughts and feelings you can and can t control. B is for breathing slowly and naturally to relieve and relax muscle tension. C is for countering any unrealistic or catastrophic thoughts with truth and logic. For spurring you to make decisions or perform, it can actually be helpful. However, an unchecked pattern of intrusive negative thoughts can escalate the severity and persistence of the level of anxiety experienced over time. Yet, while it is not possible t
James Cowart is a practicing psychologist with a special interest in providing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to people suffering with anxiety disorders. He specialises in problem-solving formats in family and couples therapy, as well as cognitive behavioural and interpersonal approaches to treat depression and anxiety. . He has a PhD in Applied Behaviour Analysis and is a member of the American Psychological Association