Stärker als die Angst

Fears and Panic - what can be done about it? Who can you turn to? What treatment options are available? And how can relatives help? Affected individuals and their families will find in this guide:

• concrete strategies and exercises for self-help with worksheets
• presentation of recognized treatment methods
• guidance on managing stress and applying relaxation techniques
• detailed answers to frequently asked questions
• a helpful contact and internet address section

With their many years of experience in counseling and therapy for people with anxiety disorders and their families, the authors are well acquainted with their problems. In this book, they have summarized their knowledge in an easily understandable manner. The guide is ideally suited for self-help or as a complement to ongoing treatment. For the third edition, the entire text has been updated and brought up to the latest standards of knowledge. Information on new developments from recent years has been added, including exciting scientific findings regarding the neurobiology of fear and current self-help and psychotherapy approaches based on mindfulness-based techniques. Practically proven worksheets have also been included, and the literature recommendations and addresses have been expanded.