Introductory information for therapists
The nature of anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder
Outline of the treatment procedures and the basic principles underlying treatment
The nature of generalized anxiety
Learning to recognize your own anxiety
The purpose and function of anxiety
A closer look at generalized anxiety disorder
Learning to relax
Controlling thoughts that cause anxiety: I. overestimating the risk
Controlling thoughts that cause anxiety: II. thinking the worst
Getting to the heart of worrying: facing your fears
From fears to behaviors
Dealing with real problems: time management, goal setting, and problem solving
Drugs for anxiety and their relation to this program
Your accomplishments and your future
References
About the authors.