BookMichael W. Otto, Mark H. Pollack.
Summary: "Many patients who take anxiety medication wish to discontinue it at some point, but may face difficulties when they attempt to do so. Management of withdrawal symptoms and treatment of the underlying disorder are often key to successful discontinuation. This evidence-based program is designed to help adults safely and effectively stop taking anxiety medication. It focuses on the discontinuation of benzodiazepines for panic disorder, but can also be applied to the discontinuation of medication for other anxiety disorders." "This therapist guide provides session-by-session instructions for the program, which can be delivered in either an individual or a group format. Eight regular sessions and three booster sessions are described in detail, with illustrative examples and sample dialogues to facilitate the patient's acquisition of treatment information." "Now in its second edition, Stopping Anxiety Medication updates and enhances this comprehensive and effective program. The guide is to be utilized in conjunction with the corresponding workbook for patients, which includes monitoring forms, exercises, and psychoeducation. Together, they form a complete and easy-to-implement treatment package."--BOOK JACKET.
Contents:
Ch. 1. Introductory Information for Therapists
Ch. 2. The Taper Schedule
Ch. 3. Session 1
Ch. 4. Session 2
Ch. 5. Session 3
Ch. 6. Session 4
Ch. 7. Session 5
Ch. 8. Session 6
Ch. 9. Session 7
Ch. 10. Session 8
Ch. 11. Booster Sessions: Sessions 9-11
Appendix A. Response to Relaxation-Induced Anxiety
Appendix B. Responses to Anxiety Attacks Induced by Interoceptive Exposure.