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Some Books We Think Are Good:

For Clients:

Master of Your Anxiety and Panic: Client Workbook (Antony).  Usually, we tend to avoid client workbooks since sometimes they are not well researched and, although well-intentioned, can offer mistaken information.  Here is an exception.  This is a workbook that does a good job reflecting some of the finest research on panic disorder, and that offers information that can be used to select a practitioner who is trained in approaches that have been researched.  It also provides ideas on some of the elements of treatment that can be part of treatment for panic.  We feel that the information presented in it is best used when one is actively working with a psychotherapist who is trained in behavior theory and cognitive intervention.  Please check with your doctor or psychologist, since we feel that all treatment should be tailored to the individual.

For Professionals:

Here are some books that we think are particularly good.  Please note that some of them were published several years ago.  There also has been some excellent research published since these books came out that are worth reviewing (for example, we were particularly interested in an article on some of the research on memory and emotion that relates to treatment and relapse rates for anxiety - e.g., "A new theory of disuse . . ." etc.).

   Master of Your Anxiety and Panic: Therapist Guide (Craske & Barlow).  A nice overview of some of the elements of treatment for panic disorder.  It is a good summary of some of the basics, and we find we go back and scan it every now and as a touchstone for treating panic.

  Psychological Treatment of Panic (Barlow & Cerny).  This book provides a detailed outline of Barlow's protocol for cognitive behavioral treatment of panic.  Note that it was published a while ago, and we've found that there is a good deal of research that has been published since this book came out that informs our thinking about this protocol.  Also, although it offers a nice outline of the nuts-and-bolts of treatment, we continue to find that going back and reading about different areas of behavioral theory (Mowrer, Kamin, etc.) and bioinformational theory (Lang, Foa & Kozak's thinking on treatment for PTSD) is great for being able to apply this protocol in a way that is most responsive to different clients' circumstances.

Anxiety and Its Disorders (Barlow).  (no photo - sorry!)  A wealth of information.  It's worth reviewing, and much of the anxiety research that has followed it's publication is also quite good.

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The information posted on this site reflects our understanding of peer-reviewed research and generally accepted principles in psychology.  It is not intended to be used for self-treatment or as a substitute for individualized assessment and treatment by a licensed professional, and should not be construed as professional advice.

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