Fearing Others: The Nature and Treatment of Social Phobia By Ariel Stravynski
Publisher's Comments: Fearing Others employs critical discussions and examination of evidence to clarify social phobia. It debunks views of social phobia as a disease caused by a deficient inner mechanism, and considers social phobia as a purposeful interpersonal pattern of overprotection from social threats.
Modular Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Anxiety Disorders By Bruce F. Chorpita
Publisher's Comments:
Chorpita presents a systematic approach for treating childhood anxiety using proven exposure-based techniques. Developed in a real-world, highly diverse community mental health setting, modular CBT can be continually adjusted to target motivational problems, disruptive behavior, family issues, and other frequently encountered clinical roadblocks.
The Anxious Brain: The Neurobiological Basis of Anxiety Disorders and How to Effectively Treat Them By Margaret Wehrenberg
Publisher's Comments:
Wehrenberg describes how anxiety is generated in the brain, how anxiety can become panic or unbounded worry, and how the brain re-establishes a healthy neurochemical balance. Rich in neurophysiologic diagrams and practical exercises, this book shows patients how to "take control of their brains" to alleviate various anxiety disorders.
Dr. O’Connor, a psychotherapist, explains how a wide range of common problems—both emotional and physical—are actually side effects of modern life, and how patients can undo their damage.