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The Mindful Way Through Anxiety Workbook

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Call no.
: 152.46 ORS
Author
: Susan M. Orsillo and Lizabeth Roemer
Contributor
: Freda binti Padil
Summary
My review for this book is this book is very helpful, it`s gets to the root of your worry and teaches you the psychological basis and function of worry and how it can go awry. It provides methods of overcoming these life-stifling patterns. The authors of this text are so attuned to the human experience of worry and anxiety. Each page anticipates the next valid emotion, the next "what if" thought, and then provides easy to understand suggestions and skills for living a life in the face of anxiety and worry. One of the most unique aspects of this workbook, is its attention to diversity and multiple identities. The authors do this skillfully and seamlessly- from the names of the characters/clients in the vignettes, to the use of gender neutral pronouns. Also, the authors attention to discrimination and other oppressive events as contextual factors present in the lives of individuals who experience chronic worry is noteworthy. Clients, therapists, and all individuals looking to live an optimal life will benefit greatly from this book. Well, readers of this book will experience a similar result. They will be able to see themselves in the writing and they will feel connected with the authors because they will feel the authors` authentic and genuine care and commitment to helping others and to helping those whose voices and names have not been used in these types of texts.