Recommended Consumer Readings

Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

Antony, M.M., & McCabe, R.E. (2004). 10 simple solutions to panic: How to overcome panic attacks, calm physical symptoms, and reclaim your life. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Craske, M.G., & Barlow, D.H. (2000). Mastery of your anxiety and panic, third edition (MAP 3) (client workbook and client workbook for agoraphobia). New York: Oxford University Press.

Pollard, C.A., & Zuercher-White, E. (2003). The agoraphobia workbook: A comprehensive program to end your fear of symptom attacks. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Zuercher-White, E. (1997). An end to panic: Breakthrough techniques for overcoming panic disorder, 2nd Edition. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Zuercher-White, E. (1999). Overcoming panic disorder and agoraphobia (client manual). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Specific Phobias

Antony, M.M., Craske, M.G., & Barlow, D.H. (2006).  Mastering your Fears and Phobias (workbook), second edition.  New York:  Oxford University Press.

Antony, M.M., & McCabe, R.E. (2005). Overcoming animal and insect phobias: How to conquer fear of dogs, snakes, rodents, bees, spiders, and more. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Antony, M.M., & Watling, M. (2006). Overcoming medical phobias: How to conquer fear of blood, needles, doctors, and dentists. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Triffitt, J. (2003). Back in the driver's seat: Understanding, challenging, and managing fear of driving. Tasmania, Australia: Dr. Jacqui Triffitt (www.backinthedriversseat.com.au).

Social Anxiety Disorder

Antony, M.M. (2004). 10 simple solutions to shyness: How to overcome shyness, social anxiety, and fear of public speaking. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Antony, M.M., & Swinson, R.P. (2000). The shyness and social anxiety workbook: Proven, step-by-step techniques for overcoming your fear. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Hope, D.A., Heimberg, R.G., Juster, H.R., & Turk, C.L. (2000). Managing social anxiety. New York: Oxford University Press.

Soifer, S., Zgourides, G.D., Himle, J., & Pickering, N.L. (2001). Shy bladder syndrome: Your step-by-step guide to overcoming paruresis. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Stein, M.B., & Walker, J.R. (2001). Triumph over shyness: Conquering shyness and social anxiety. New York: McGraw Hill.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Baer, L. (2000). Getting control: Overcoming your obsessions and compulsions, Revised Edition. New York: Plume.

Foa, E.B., & Kozak, M.J. (1997). Mastery of your obsessive compulsive disorder, client workbook. New York: Oxford University Press.

Foa, E.B., & Wilson, R. (2001). Stop obsessing! How to overcome your obsessions and compulsions, revised edition. New York: Bantam Books.

Grayson, J. (2004). Freedom from obsessive-compulsive disorder: A personalized recovery program for living with uncertainty. New York: Berkley Publishing Group.

Hyman, B.M., & Pedrick, C. (2005). The OCD workbook: Your guide to breaking free from obsessive-compulsive disorder (2nd edition). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Munford, P.R. (2004).  Overcoming compulsive checking: Free your mind from OCD.  Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Penzel, F. (2000). Obsessive-compulsive disorders: A complete guide to getting well and staying well. New York: Oxford.

Purdon, C., & Clark, D.A. (2005).  Overcoming obsessive thoughts: How to gain control of your OCD.  Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Hickling, E.J., & Blanchard, E.B. (2006).  Overcoming the trauma of your motor vehicle accident: A cognitive-behavioral treatment program (workbook).  New York: Oxford University Press.

Matsakis, A. (1996). I can't get over it: A handbook for trauma survivors, Second Edition. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Anxiety Disorders in Children

Crist, J.J. (2004). What to do when you're scared & worried: A guide for kids. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit.

Eisen, A.R., & Engler, L.B. (2006).  Helping your child with separation anxiety: A step-by-step guide for parents.  Oakland, CA:  New Harbinger Publications.

Fitzgibbons, L., & Pedrick, C. (2003). Helping your child with OCD. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Last, C.G. (2006).  Help for worried kids: How your child can conquer anxiety and fear.  New York: Guilford Publications.

Manassis, K. (1996). Keys to parenting your anxious child. Woodbury, NY: Barons Educational Series.

McHolm, A.E., Cunningham, C.E., & Vanier, M.K. (2005).  Helping your child with selective mutism: Practical steps to overcome a fear of speaking.  Oakland, CA:  New Harbinger Publications.

Rapee, R.M., Spence, S.H., Cobham, V., & Wignall, A. (2000). Helping your anxious child: A step-by-step guide for parents. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Wagner, A.P. (2000). Up and down the worry hill. Rochester, NY: Lighthouse Press.

Wagner, A.P. (2002). What to do when your child had obsessive-compulsive disorder: Strategies and solutions. Rochester, NY: Lighthouse Press.

Wagner, A.P. (2002). Worried no more: Help and hope for anxious children. Rochester, NY: Lighthouse Press.

Waltz, M. (2000). Obsessive compulsive disorder: Help for children and adolescents. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly and Associates.

General Anxiety, Stress, Depression, and Related Topics

Antony, M.M., & Swinson, R.P. (1998). When perfect isn't good enough: Strategies for coping with perfectionism. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Asmundson, G.J.G., & Taylor, S. (2005). It's not all in your head: How worrying about your health could be making you sick – and what you can do about it. New York: Guilford Publications.

Bieling, P.J., & Antony, M.M. (2003). Ending the depression cycle: A step-by-step guide for preventing relapse. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Bourne, E.J. (2005). The anxiety and phobia workbook, 4th edition. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Bourne, E.J. (2003). Coping with anxiety: 10 simple ways to relieve anxiety, fear & worry. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Burns, D.D. (1999). The feeling good handbook, Revised Edition. New York: Plume.

Claiborn, J., & Pedrick, C. (2001). The habit change workbook: How to break bad habits and form good ones. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Claiborn, J., & Pedrick, C. (2002). The BDD workbook: Overcome body dysmorphic disorder and end body image obsessions. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Davis, M., Eshelman, E.R., & McKay, M. (2000). The relaxation and stress reduction workbook, fifth edition. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Goudey, P. (2000). The unofficial guide to beating stress. New York: IDG Books.

Greenberger, D., & Padesky, C.A. (1995). Mind over mood: Change how you feel by changing the way you think. New York: Guilford Press.

Hazlett-Stevens, H. (2005).  Women who worry too much:  How to stop worry and anxiety from ruining relationships, work, & fun.  Oakland, CA:  New Harbinger Publications.

Johnson, S. (1997). Taking the anxiety out of tests: A step-by-step guide. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Keuthen, N.J., Stein, D.J., & Christenson, G.A. (2001).  Help for hair pullers:  Understanding and coping with trichotillomania.  Oakland, CA:  New Harbinger

McKay, M., Davis, M, & Fanning, P. (1995). Messages: The communications skills book, second edition. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Penzel, F. (2003). The hair pulling problem: A complete guide to trichotillomania. New York: Oxford University Press.

Wilhelm, S. (2006).  Feeling good about the way you look: A program for overcoming body image problems.  New York: Guilford Publications

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