Anxiety Skills Workbook

Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD, is a professor in Boston University's department of psychological and brain sciences clinical program, where he directs the Psychotherapy and Emotion Research Laboratory (PERL). His research focuses on the mechanism of treatment change, translating discoveries from neuroscience into clinical applications, emotions and cultural expressions of psychopathology. He is past president of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) and the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy. He is also editor in chief of Cognitive Therapy and Research and is associate editor of Clinical Psychological Science. He is author of many books, including An Introduction to Modern CBT and Emotion in Therapy.

"The Anxiety Skills Workbook, by world-leading expert on anxiety Stefan Hofmann, is an excellent, up-to-date guide for those suffering from anxiety. Following the clear, powerful, and concise techniques outlined in each chapter, the reader will have all the tools needed to conquer anxiety. Step by step, you will learn how to acquire skills in relaxation, mindfulness, challenging negative thoughts, coping with worry, and confronting avoidance. Each chapter provides easy-to-use exercises that can help you reverse your anxiety. This book will make a difference in your life!" —Robert L. Leahy, PhD, director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy, and author of The Jealousy Cure