Anxiety Management

Robin Dynes is currently Adult Learning Social Inclusion Officer for his local authority. Previously he managed a mental health day centre and has worked in a number of psychiatric hospitals, in probation service and supervised youth groups. He is the author of several books including Creative Writing in Groupwork, Creative Games in Groupwork, Memory Games for Groups and The Non-Competitive Activity Book, all published by Speechmark Publishing.

• I: Preparing for Anxiety Management Training; II: Understanding Anxiety Management Techniques; Session 1: Understanding Anxiety; Session 2: Controlling physical feelings of anxiety; Session 3: Keeping Worrying Thoughts Under Control; Session 4: Facing the Fear; Session 5: Solving Problems and Making Decisions; Session 6: Communicating effectively and being assertive; Session 7: Identifying aims and managing time; Session 8: Developing a support network and a healthy lifestyle; Session 9: Managing common situations and adapting to change; Session 10: Controlling anxiety for life

"...the book does achieve a clear format that is systematic and easy to follow...invaluable for introducing anxiety management ...a clear and sequential introduction...a very useful resource." Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy