Attacking Anxiety and Depression

by Lucinda Bassett

This 15-week course from Lucinda Bassett and Midwest Center For Stress & Anxiety, Inc. includes 16 CDS, written material & vinyl binder, and provides answers to commonly asked questions as: "What causes anxiety and why do I have a problem with it?" and many more. The course teaches how to control symptoms, how to prevent severe anxiety, how to stop negative worrisome thoughts, and how to control emotions. It provides resources to become confident, assertive and independent. Program materials include tapes and carry-along cards for each topic listed below, 3 DVD format coaching videos, a CD to "Jump-Start The Road to Recovery", and workbook to accompany the program. The 15 session topics are: 1) Anxiety & Depression: Symptoms, Causes and Common Fears ; 2) Six Steps That Will Put an End to Panic Attacks ; 3) Self Talk: The Key to Healthy Self Esteem ; 4) Expectations: How to Expect Less and Get More ; 5) Eat and Exercise to Rid Yourself of Anxiety and Depression ; 6) Stop Being Angry and Control Your Mood Swings ; 7) Assertive Behavior: Speak Confidently, Gain Respect Respect yourself enough to stand up for yourself; 8) Put an End to "What If" Thinking ; 9) Get off the Guilt and Worry Treadmill ; 10) How to Stop Obsessive, Scary Thoughts ; 11) High Anxiety: The Truth About Medication and Alcohol Pros and cons of medication; 12)The Courage to Change ; 13) Time Management: 12 Steps Toward a Balanced Life Bring order back into your life, stop running and feeling overwhelmed; 14) How to Keep Stress From Becoming Anxiety ; 15) Getting Beyond a Growth Spurt Don't let a set back discourage you... ; 16) Relaxation Session Learn to calm yourself and become comfortable relaxing. For optimum results, the relaxation session should be used initially a minimum of twice a day.

Genres: Nonfiction

Audio CD

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Lucinda Bassett: Guiding you through personal transformation

For millions of people worldwide, Lucinda Bassett is a symbol of hope and strength. She has dedicated her career to helping others achieve personal transformation; guiding people through fear, challenge, change, and loss to a life of happiness and fulfillment. Lucinda’s own story of personal transformation starts with overcoming a debilitating anxiety disorder. Severely affected by anxiety and depression in her 20’s, she discovered the solution to her emotional pain and distress. Determined to help others do the same, she founded the acclaimed Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Philip Fisher.

Lucinda’s life-changing techniques have been shared with a variety of major corporations, professional associations and educational institutions. She has appeared on hundreds of national radio and television programs including Oprah, The View, Regis and Robert Schuller’s Hour of Power. Lucinda and her emotional wellness solutions have been featured in numerous high-profile publications including Health, Family Circle, Cosmopolitan and even the Journal of Clinical Psychology.
Lucinda is the author of the National Bestseller From Panic to Power where she provides an intimate, first person account of her struggle and triumph over anxiety and depression. In her second book, Life Without Limits, Lucinda shares her techniques for unleashing the power within to achieve your dreams.

Her latest wellness project is scheduled for release in January 2011. The Solution will empower readers worldwide with the secret for transforming the tremendous energy of worry into lifelong personal and financial security.

Reviews

[Devon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the best books I've read for techniques for dealing with anxiety and depression. It was clear and concise, and free of judgmental language. In fact, the author's tone and manner throughout is gentle and encouraging, which not only encouraged me to finish reading it, but made me feel hopeful of making progress. I would recommend this to anyone looking for help with anxiety and depression.

Note: I read this through rather than using it as the week-by-week programme it was written for. Also, this was an ebook, so I don't know how good the audio CDs are. As it is, the book stands well enough on its own, and can easily be read all at once or in stages by lesson.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was life changing for me, my internal thinking was not what reality is. I've learned tools that have helped me to live happier and a lot less stressful. I learned how to say no and what things I really want and how to communicate that with others around me. Highly recommended!

[Charlotte Powers · Rating 4 out of 5]

It really helped me with some issues I was having.

[Elizabeth · Rating 1 out of 5]

16 audiotapes with book and inserts; no isbn; $14.99 from goodwill.