The September 11 Syndrome : Seven Steps to Getting a Grip in Uncertain Times - Couverture souple

Braiker, Harriet

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ISBN 10 : 007140077X ISBN 13 : 9780071400770

Editeur : McGraw-Hill Professional, 2002

Synopsis

Everyday life for ordinary citizens has become fraught with danger and the real threat of attack. Suddenly fear of flying, fear of crowded places, anxiety over heights, subways, public transportation, and even opening the mail cannot be dismissed as mere phobias. We are told to get back to a normal routine at the same time we are told to be on your highest alert for attack - it's no wonder we are fearful and anxiety-ridden. But at least for the near future, we must learn to manage our fears and anxieties or else become paralyzed by them and become unable to live our lives. Renowned psychologist Harriet Braiker presents 10 methods her patients have used successfully to reclaim their lives by managing stress in anxiety in ways that allow them to be vigilant to potential dangers and at the same time carry on their day-to-day business and personal affairs and plan for the future. Dr. Braiker presents readers the keys to psychological hardiness and resiliency - using proven techniques used by survivors of trauma and people who thrive on stress. Many people actually become energized and more effective in times of stress - for instance, Mayor Rudy Guiliani has performed at the top o

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À propos de l?auteur

Dr. Harriet Braiker (Pasadena, CA), is a practicing psychologist for over 20 ears, is the author of several psychology books and has been a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show as well as many other national talk shows.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 007140077X
• ISBN 13: 9780071400770
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 176
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