Stress Reduction and Anxiety

Wherever You Go, There You Are : Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn  ISBN: 0786880708
This wonderful and short book is meant to be read chapter by small chapter.  It frequently helps people begin to have a basic understanding of how to slow down, relax, and stay in the moment. 

Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn  ISBN: 0385303122
This is Zinn’s longer book and includes stress reduction exercises including simple yoga poses to help people deal with chronic physical symptoms and stress. 

The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook by Martha Davis, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, and Mathew McKay  ISBN: 1572242140
This is an interactive book that many people find helpful because it provides actual exercises and checklists to do.  It may feel a bit like traditional “homework” but many people find it calming to know they can actually practice something concrete when they are feeling scared and out of control by their anxiety and stress. 

Beyond Anxiety and Phobia: A Step-by-Step Guide to Lifetime Recovery by Edmund J. Bourne  ISBN: 1572242299
Bourne has written several workbooks that are helpful for managing anxiety, panic, and fear.

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