Introduction 1Part 1: Dissecting Distress and Preparing a Plan 5Chapter 1: Sorting Out Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression 7Chapter 2: Discovering the Beginnings 21Chapter 3: Overcoming Obstacles to Change 35Chapter 4: Minding Your Moods 47Part 2: Thinking About Thinking: Thought Therapy 59Chapter 5: Untangling Twisted Thinking 61Chapter 6: Indicting and Rehabilitating Thoughts 79Chapter 7: Looking at Problematic Assumptions 101Chapter 8: Managing Mindfulness and Achieving Acceptance 119Part 3: Actions Against Angst: Behavior Therapy 133Chapter 9: Facing Feelings: Avoiding Avoidance 135Chapter 10: Lifting Mood Through Exercise 145Chapter 11: Entertaining Enjoyment 157Chapter 12: Moving and Tackling Life's Problems 167Part 4: Focus on Physical Feelings 179Chapter 13: Sleeping Soundly for Emotional Health 181Chapter 14: Making the Medication Decision 193Part 5: Relationship Therapy 201Chapter 15: Restoring Relationships 203Chapter 16: Smoothing Out Conflict 215Part 6: Looking Beyond Anxiety and Depression 225Chapter 17: Reining in Relapse 227Chapter 18: Promoting Positives 241Part 7: The Part of Tens 255Chapter 19: Ten Reasons to Seek Additional Support 257Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Help a Loved One with Anxiety or Depression 261Index 265
Laura L. Smith, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and former President of the New Mexico Psychological Association. She presents workshops and classes on cognitive therapy and mental health issues for national and international audiences.