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Dr. Brantley offers readers this fully revised and expanded second edition that includes two new chapters on acceptance practice during mindfulness meditation and feeling safe while facing fear, anxiety, and panic.
Drawing on techniques and perspectives from two seemingly different traditions, this second edition of the self-help classic Calming Your Anxious Mind offers you a powerful and profound approach to overcoming anxiety, fear, and panic. From the evidence-based tradition of Western medicine, learn the role your thoughts and emotions play in anxiety. And, from the tradition of meditation and the inquiry into meaning and purpose, discover your own potential for presence and stillness, kindness and compassion-and the tremendous power these states give you to heal and transform your life. Use this encouraging, step-by-step program to: Learn about the mechanism of anxiety and the body's fear system Develop a healing mindfulness practice-one breath at a time Start on the path to presence, stillness, compassion, and loving kindness Practice acceptance during mindfulness meditation Feel safe while opening up to fearful and anxious feelings This book is a welcome addition to the anxiety disorders field. Comprehensive as well as clearly written, it provides a wealth of information on the use of meditation and mindfulness practice in recover from anxiety difficulties.-Edmund J. Bourne, Ph.D., author of The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook and Coping with Anxiety Dr. Brantley's book is clear and warm. It takes the mystery out of meditation and explains how things that at first sight appear 'ordinary' are in fact very important. His extensive clinical experience and his empathy constantly shine through the book.-Jonathan Davidson, MD, director of the Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Program at Duke University I think the book is fantastic and believe it will fill an important niche in the treatment of anxiety disorders. The information on the physiology of anxiety and the stress response helps to demystify the symptoms for readers, making their problem seem more manageable. Beautifully guided meditations anticipate and address the questions that anxious new meditators will have. The instructions to stay present with the anxiety is powerful and healing. I know I will be recommending it to my patients and colleagues. Holly B. Rogers, MD, staff psychiatrist with Duke University Counseling and Psychological Services As a psychotherapist and teacher of stress reduction, I find this book helpful to clients and clinicians, as well as to meditators wishing to deepen their own practice. Brantley gives practical and compassionate guidance to anyone seeking skillful ways to work with anxiety and panic.
The best-selling author of Calming Your Anxious Mind offers a wealth of daily mindfulness meditations you can use every day to manage chronic anxiety, restore calm, and feel at peace.
Tired of that constant sense of anxiety that prevents you from living freely and seems to suffocate you, though you feel you can't get rid of it? Then let me explain... We are continuously overwhelmed with emotions, even when we don't want to be. Whether positive or negative, all emotions have their own function, and even those that seem ugly play a fundamental role in our lives. Unfortunately, however, these emotions are not always balanced, and excessive and prolonged exposure to stressful emotions can compromise the quality of our lives. There is no way to make anxiety disappear by snapping your fingers, and I cannot promise your anxiety will disappear after you finish this book, but I can assure you that, with the right teachings and the proper commitment and dedication, you can learn to understand how certain emotions can sometimes be wrongly triggered by our minds. You will then be able to recognize and manage them in the best possible way to improve your life and take control of your thoughts and your emotional states. This is neither simple nor immediate, but I am sure that, as I have succeeded, you will too. My experience is the result of a long journey and a life path, and I hope to be able to provide you with the right starting points for what will be your own path. From this book, you can learn: What are the causes that pull you into that downward spiral of negative thoughts and how to avoid it. How to be in charge of your emotions and not let your emotions condition you. Practical exercises that will allow you to find relief from stress. The most effective relaxation techniques against anxiety. Which practices you can use to manage your stress better. Even if anxiety is gripping you and you feel incapable of finding peace, you will learn how to manage the triggers better so as to find relief in everyday life. If you have never been able to relax as you wanted, you will learn relaxation techniques and practices to soothe your anxious mind. Now, if you are determined to reduce your stress and anxiety to improve your life, scroll back to the top and click the 'Buy Now' button.
Anger is a natural emotion—and a part of what makes us human. But when you lose control of your anger, it can get in the way of meaningful relationships, successful careers, and ultimately, feelings of happiness and enjoyment. In this highly anticipated book, renowned mindfulness expert and author of Calming Your Anxious Mind Jeff Brantley offers a breakthrough approach using mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and compassion practices to help you better handle the anger, fear, and hostile emotions that can wreak havoc at home, work, and in relationships. In addition, you will also learn important self-awareness skills to help you stop overreacting and improve communication with others. While other self-help books focus on traditional anger management, Brantley offers solutions that give you personal control over the experience of anger in your life. Inside, you’ll discover the three major meditative approaches to soothing anger: stabilizing mind and body through concentrating your attention mindfully; using compassionate attention and reflection to disarm the energy of your anger; and learning to use wise understanding about the impermanent and “conditioned” nature of your angry reactions in order to diminish your vulnerability to anger’s power. If you have difficulty with anger, you may be quick to blame others or act in aggressive ways. Unfortunately, this kind of thinking can often leave you feeling alone, alienated, and unhappy. If you are ready to make real, lasting changes, this book can provide you with the skills needed to manage and and transform your anger so that you can live a happier, healthier life.
Do you constantly feel anxious? Do you have panic attacks that make you feel as though you are about to lose control? You are not alone. In fact, anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions faced by our society. Perhaps you’ve tried therapy or medication and have not found any real, lasting relief for your symptoms. So where do you go from here? Calming the Rush of Panic will introduce you to the practices of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)—a proven-effective meditational method developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn—as a way to work through episodes of panic. After an informative introduction to MBSR, you will be guided through a number of exploratory practices and meditations to transform your panic into peace." Each chapter in the book contains informational background on the topic, guided meditations, and up to 10 practices that let you put the information and skills you will learn into action. The book promotes mindfulness-based practices and exercises to help you deal with the physical, emotional, and mental effects of panic, and inside you will learn foundational MBSR meditation practices, including mindful breathing, sitting meditation, and loving-kindness meditation. If your fear response is out of sync with the situations you find yourself in, this book will show you that your thoughts are just thoughts—they are just one part of you. This quick, accessible book is the first to use an MBSR approach to specifically target panic attacks and panic disorder, and its goal is to show you what exists beyond your panic—a life filled with a greater sense of calm, connection, and happiness.
Do you ever wonder what is happening inside your brain when you feel anxious, panicked, and worried? In Rewire Your Anxious Brain, psychologist Catherine Pittman and author Elizabeth Karle offer a unique, evidence-based solution to overcoming anxiety based in cutting-edge neuroscience and research. In the book, you will learn how the amygdala and cortex (both important parts of the brain) are essential players in the neuropsychology of anxiety. The amygdala acts as a primal response, and oftentimes, when this part of the brain processes fear, you may not even understand why you are afraid. By comparison, the cortex is the center of “worry.” That is, obsessing, ruminating, and dwelling on things that may or may not happen. In the book, Pittman and Karle make it simple by offering specific examples of how to manage fear by tapping into both of these pathways in the brain. As you read, you’ll gain a greater understanding how anxiety is created in the brain, and as a result, you will feel empowered and motivated to overcome it. The brain is a powerful tool, and the more you work to change the way you respond to fear, the more resilient you will become. Using the practical self-assessments and proven-effective techniques in this book, you will learn to literally “rewire” the brain processes that lie at the root of your fears.
Pacify Your Anxious Mind: The Mindfulness Clarification to Cope with Anxiety, Fear and Panic draws on the various strategies and perspectives from different beliefs and traditions, Ishita Gauhri, (Child Psychologist and a Professional Family Therapist) presents a self-help classic that offers you a powerful and profound approach to overcoming anxiety, fear, panic and stressful thoughts. From the ritual of Western medicine, learn the role your thoughts and emotions play in anxiety. And, from the ritual of various techniques of meditation and the inquiry into meaning and purpose, spot your own potential for presence and stillness, kindness and compassion--and the tremendous power these states give you to heal and transform your life. This book is a welcome addition to help those who are burdened by fear, worry, anxiety, or panic and would like to do something to improve the situation. If you have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and being treated for that, or if you have no diagnosis but feel the pain of fear, worry, anxiety, depression or panic from whatever source, the approach in this book is directed at you. Health-care providers who seek to aid those beset by fear, worry, anxiety, depression or panic will find useful information about mindfulness and meditation, as well as a valuable support for their own meditation experience. This book will take you on a journey to conquer your fears, anxiety, depression and stressful illusions around your daily life situations, and help you become the person you always wanted to be: fully present and conscious. It will arm you with practical, hands-on strategies. Will you take this journey?
Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly on the verge of panic? Do you yearn for the serenity and peace that seems just out of reach? "From Panic to Peace: Practical Tools for Calming Your Anxious Mind" offers a clear path from feeling overwhelmed to finding lasting inner peace. This book is not a collection of empty platitudes; it's a practical guide packed with powerful tools and techniques. Learn effective calming strategies to manage anxiety in the moment, develop healthy coping mechanisms for long-term well-being, and create a personalized roadmap to navigate life's challenges with greater ease. Discover how to transform your relationship with anxiety, moving from fear and overwhelm to empowerment and peace.
