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Women Who Worry Too Much

by: Hazlett-Stevens, Holly

Women Who Worry Too Much

by: Hazlett-Stevens, Holly

ISBN 13:
9781572244122
ISBN 10:
1572244127
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 08/01/2005
Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Inc

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Summary

An expert in the study of worry and anxiety provides women with simple, engaging, proven effective CBT and mindfulness-based exercises and strategies to combat excessive worry, freeing them up to lead a more productive, stress-free life.

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Why Are Women Anxious and Worried More Often Than Men?

(12)

Michelle G. Craske

Najwa Chowdhury

What Causes Anxiety Disorders?

When Do Anxiety Disorders Develop?

What Puts Women at a Greater Risk for Anxiety Disorders?

In Conclusion

PART I THE NATURE OF WORRY AND ANXIETY

Fundamentals of Worry

(13)

What Is Worry?

How Is Worry Different from Anxiety, Fear, and Panic?

What Causes Chronic Worry?

Women and Worry

Is Worry a Problem for You?

How to Use This Book?

Understanding Your Worry and Anxiety

(14)

Is Anxiety Necessarily Bad?

What Makes Up Anxiety?

Worry Spirals: Reactions to Reactions?

Recognize Your Own Worry Spirals

PART II HOW TO OVERCOME YOUR WORRY: SPECIFIC STRATEGIES

Track Worry Cues and Triggers

(16)

Why Monitoring Is So Important

How to Track the Worry Process Objectively

Catch Your Worry Spirals Earlier and Earlier

Breaking Old Habits

Building New Habits: Four Basic Strategies

Evidence for This Approach to Worry

Gain a New Perspective

(21)

Your Thoughts Aren't Facts

Put Your Thoughts in Perspective

Discover That You Don't Need to Worry

Face Your Fears

(14)

The Problem with Avoidance

Behave Bravely: How to Face What You Avoid

Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone

Give Up Worry Spiral Behavior

Relax Your Body and Mind

(15)

The Benefits of Relaxation

When Not to Use Relaxation

Breathe Slowly and Deeply

Relax Your Muscles

Relax Yourself Through Imagery

Apply Your Relaxation Skills

Focus on the Present Moment

106

(10)

Why Focus on the Presents?

What Is Mindfulness?

Make Mindless Tasks Mindful

Eat Mindfully

Breathe Mindfully

Make Leisure Activities Mindful

PART III OVERCOMING SPECIFIC WORRIES

Worry About Relationships

116

(16)

Relationship Worries

Gain a New Perspective

Face Your Fears

Relax Your Body and Mind

Focus on the Present Moment

Worry About Work and Achievement

132

(16)

Work Worries

Gain a New Perspective

Face Your Fears

Relax Your Body and Mind

Focus on the Present Moment

Worry About Physical Harm and Safety

148

(10)

Safety Worries

Gain a New Perspective

Face Your Fears

Relax Your Body and Mind

Focus on the Present Moment

Final Thoughts

158

(3)

Resources

161

(4)

How to Find a Therapist

Additional Reading

References

165

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Women Who Worry Too Much

Women Who Worry Too Much

9781572244122

1572244127

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