Overcoming Anxiety Book Blog Tour!

 

Genre: Mental Health, Self-help

The good news is that anxiety can be overcome without relying on medication. Psychologist David Berndt, Ph.D., in Overcoming Anxiety outlines several self-help methods for relief for anxiety and worry. In clear simple language and a conversational style. Dr. Berndt shares with the reader powerful step by step proven techniques for anxiety management.

You will learn:

• A Self-hypnosis grounding technique in the Ericksonian tradition.
• Box Breathing, Seven Eleven and similar breathing techniques for anxiety relief.
• How to stop or interrupt toxic thoughts that keep you locked in anxiety.
• How to harness and utilize your worries, so they work for you.
• Relief from anxiety through desensitization and exposure therapy.
  
  

Designed to be used alone as self-help or in conjunction with professional treatment Dr. Berndt draws upon his experience as a clinician and academic researcher to give accessible help to the reader who wants to understand and manage their anxiety.

About Overcoming Anxiety

“Dr. Berndt is a creative and forward-thinking psychologist who has contributed to advancing psychology both with his research and clinical practice. He has helped countless patients with their depression and anxiety, and his conversational and accessible style of writing makes Overcoming Anxiety a book you would want for your top shelf.

- Charles Kaiser, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the College of Charleston

I really enjoyed this book. First off I want to say that self help books are sometimes what you can afford. When that happens and you don't have tons of money for expensive therapy techniques you can definitely turn to this book for self help. In other words I highly recommend for those that have problems with anxiety in their lives. Nothing wrong with tending to your higher self too. Dr. Berndt recommends therapy options along with this book. So, not going against what the doctor states, I do acknowledge this as well. I know that I will be able to incorporate the easy techniques when I may be in a bind. I along with my mother suffer from anxiety and it is a relief to be able to deal with it instead of pushing it off for another day. 

Dr. Berndt gives his readers a very concise as well as easy to read book. No one is left wondering about anything in particular and Dr. Berndt does not hesitate in extending his thanks to those in his field that also helped him. I appreciate an author that appreciates the work and expertise of others especially when they are not shy to acknowledge others. 

I give this book a rating of FIVE stars and encourage those that are struggling with anxiety to purchase a copy today!

 * I was given the book Overcoming Anxiety in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine and I have NOT been compensated for them. 

David J. Berndt, Ph.D. was an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Chicago where he published or presented over 80 papers and articles before establishing a private practice. Dr Berndt currently lives in Charleston, S.C. where he also teaches in an adjunct capacity at the College of Charleston. He is best known for his psychological tests TheMultiscore Depression Inventory, and the Multiscore Depression Inventory for Children, both from Western Psychological Services. He also contributes to several psychology websites including www.psychologyknowledge.com.