David A. Clark Libri

Focusing on the cognitive model of anxiety disorders, this book offers a comprehensive and practical approach to treatment. It synthesizes current research and provides detailed guidance on cognitive assessment, case formulation, and interventions. The authors present evidence-based mini-manuals for the five most prevalent anxiety disorders, including panic disorder and PTSD. User-friendly elements such as vivid case examples, concise clinician guidelines, and reproducible handouts enhance the learning experience for practitioners.

If you are seeking lasting relief from out-of-control anxiety, this is the book for you. It is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), the proven treatment approach developed and tested over decades by pioneering clinician-researcher Aaron T. Beck. Now Dr. Beck and fellow expert David A. Clark put the tools and techniques of CBT at your fingertips in this compassionate guide. Carefully crafted worksheets (additional copies can be downloaded and printed as needed), exercises, and examples reflect the authors' wealth of experience. Learn practical strategies for identifying anxiety triggers, challenging the thoughts and beliefs that lead to distress, safely facing feared situations, and truly loosening anxiety's grip--one manageable step at a time. Updated throughout, the second edition includes evaluation exercises that help you get to know your anxiety; up-to-date information about panic attacks, social anxiety, and other topics; additional graphics; and new troubleshooting tips and tools for success. Mental health professionals, see also the state-of-the-art clinical reference Exposure Therapy for Anxiety, Second Edition, by Jonathan S. Abramowitz, Brett J. Deacon, and Stephen P. H. Whiteside.

Focusing on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this revised guide features 80% new content and provides a comprehensive overview of the latest insights into the condition and its treatment. Renowned clinician-researcher David A. Clark delves into cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), explaining its principles and practical applications for various obsessions and compulsions, making it a valuable resource for both practitioners and those affected by OCD.

Focusing on the unique challenges of adolescence, this guide provides teens with evidence-based strategies to combat anxiety and depression. It features engaging activities designed to help them overcome intrusive thoughts that hinder their personal growth and aspirations. By offering practical tools tailored for the teenage experience, it aims to empower young readers to navigate their feelings and achieve their goals in an increasingly uncertain world.

Focusing on emotional distress, this workbook provides a transdiagnostic, cognitive behavioral approach to managing negative thoughts like worry and shame. Renowned psychologist David A. Clark guides readers through practical, step-by-step instructions and activities designed to help them break free from harmful thought patterns. By applying these techniques, individuals can work towards emotional healing and reclaim a sense of wholeness.

The book explores externalization theory, proposing that internal physiological functions correspond to external creations, shaping humanity's progress. It argues that the history of mankind reflects a continuous effort to externalize internal processes, with the last 3000 years showcasing significant achievements. The text emphasizes the role of consciousness, driven by cognition and sensory interpretation, in facilitating these externalizations. It posits that true transcendence of human existence hinges on fully externalizing our internal nature, predicting future advancements based on historical patterns.

Presents a unique approach to help you move past a broad range of negative thought patterns.

Milling is one of the principal and most versatile machining processes for sizing parts in the workshop. Whether a professional engineer looking for advice, or an amateur looking to install your first milling machine, this book will show you how to make full use of your milling machine safely and effectively, and enhance your milling skills. Focusing on the commonly used vertical mill and vertical turret mill, and with practical advice and diagrams throughout, the book a guide to buying, installing and using a small milling machine and accessories. It also covers basic cutting tool principles and more advanced milling methods, including drilling, tapping and reaming. Instruction is also given on a variety of techniques ranging from work holding in the vice to using a rotary table.

Kniha čtenáře krok za krokem vyvádí ven ze začarovaného kruhu negativních, a někdy až katastrofických myšlenek a učí ho postupně měnit jeho myšlenková schémata. Je založena na kognitivně-behaviorální terapii a prostřednictvím nejrůznějších cvičení pomáhá opustit depresivní a úzkostné myšlenky, zbavit se jejich neustálého omílání a „přežvykování“, ale zejména vede k tomu, aby člověk postupem času objevil i jiná než negativní témata. Kniha obsahuje řadu příkladů z praxe a je plná strukturovaných cvičení, která může čtenář provádět sám nebo pod vedením terapeuta. Knihu je určena všem, kteří se potýkají s negativními myšlenkami. David A. Clark, Ph.D., je klinický psycholog a emeritní profesor University of New Brunswick. Je autorem nebo spoluautorem řady knih o depresi, úzkostech a obsedantně-kompulzivní poruše.