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(2007) . Mastery of your anxiety and panic, 4 th Ed. New York: Oxford.  \nBeck, J.S. (2011) . Cognitive therapy: Basics and beyond (2nd ed.) . New York: Guilford Press.  \nCraske , M.G., Antony, M.M. & Barlow, D.H. (2006). Mastering your fears and phobias, 2nd Ed. New York: Oxford.  \nCraske , M.G. & Barlow, D. H. (2006) . Mastery of your anxiety and worry, 2nd Ed. New York: Oxford.  \nCraske , M.G., Treanor, M., Conway, C., Zbozinek , T. Vervliet, B. (2014). Maximizing exposure therapy: An inhibitory learning approach. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 58, 10-23.  \nDavis, M., Eshelman , E. R. & McKay, M. (2008) . The relaxation & stress reduction workbook, 6 thed. Oakland: New Harbinger.  \nFoa, E.B., Yadin , E. & Lichner, T.K. (2012) . Exposure and Response (Ritual) Prevention for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, 2nd Ed. New York: Oxford.  \nHope, D.H. & Heimberg, R.G. (2010). Managing social anxiety: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach. 2nd Ed. New York: Oxford.  \nLeDoux , J. (2015). Anxious: Using the brain to understand and treat fear and anxiety. New York: Penguin Books.  \nRothbaum, B. & Foa, E.B. (2007) . Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD: Emotional processing of traumatic experiences. New York: Oxford.  \nCognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Basic Group for Anxiety  \nGroup Guideposts  \n What is this group all about?  \n• Our group is an introduction to the basic conceptsand skills of CBT.  \n• There are four sessions, each with a different topic.  \n• You can attend these in any order you like.  \n• Each session will cover just some of these CBT skills . If you have questions during the group, please ask! It is also possible any confusion you have at the beginning will clear up as you continue to attend the sessions .  \n• This group is not meant to fix your anxiety completely. We want to give you a chance to try out some of these techniques and understand your anxiety better. When you get done with this group you may want to continue with group or individual CBT treatment here or with a therapist in the community.  \nWhat is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?  \nCognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a short-term, evidence-based treatment for many problems, including anxiety. It is based on the principle that cognitions (thoughts), behaviors (actions/choices) and emotions (feelings) all affect each other. Being aware of and changing how we act, think, and respond to emotions can help us keep anxiety from controlling our lives .  \nFeelings (emotions)  \nThoughts (cognitions) Behaviors (actions)  \nWeekly Group topics:  \nAnxiety Vulnerability Management (week 1)  \nDo you ever think you have more anxiety than other people? Find out why and learn how to use CBT skills to fight your anxiety over the long term.  \nRelaxation and Mindfulness (week 2)  \nJust relax! What to do and when to try relaxation strategies to help make you feel less stress and tension in your daily life.  \nExposure and Desensitization (week 3)  \n“Avoid avoidance:” how our behaviors can make anxiety worse, and the surprising way to learn to manage it!  \nCognitive Therapy Skills (week 4)  \nOur thoughts matter! 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