David A. Carbonell, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. He is the "coach" at www.anxietycoach.com, and the author of Panic Attacks Workbook.
"Dave Carbonell's clear emphasis on theory and techniques to
address worry as process has made a profound difference in my work
with anxious clients. His witty and wise approach provides specific
interventions that a therapist can apply immediately--while
avoiding the trap of running in circles when we try to challenge
the content of our clients' worry themes."
--Carl Robbins, MS, MEd, LCPC, director of training at the Anxiety
and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland, approved licensed
clinical professional counselor (LCPC) supervisor, and clinical
instructor in the department of psychiatry at the University of
Maryland School of Medicine
"Finally, someone has written a book about worry that I can give to
my clients that I'm certain will be helpful to them as they
struggle to better understand and deal with their constant
worrying. So very many of my clients worry constantly and have
searched in vain for tools and techniques to help them, but now
Dave Carbonell has given them what they were looking for--a
treasure chest of tips and ideas for handling worry. This is an
eminently readable book that I'm sure I will recommend to many of
my clients for years to come."
--Robert W. McLellarn, PhD, founder and director of the Anxiety and
Panic Treatment Center, LLC, in Portland, OR
"Have you ever thought of yourself as having a relationship with
worry? In The Worry Trick, David Carbonell turns worry into
characters--Uncle Argument or even a flatworm--so that it becomes
possible to figure out what to do and, most importantly, how to
change that relationship. With a lively sense of humor, Carbonell
offers vivid images and analogies to help readers understand and do
something about changing that relationship with worry. In my work
on mental skills for optimal performance with athletes, performing
artists, and business executives, we often address issues of
performance anxiety. After reading The Worry Trick, I started using
many concepts with clients; it's a book that I will strongly
encourage my clients to read as well."
--Kate F. Hays, PhD, CPsych, CC-AASP, founder of The Performing
Edge in Toronto, ON, Canada; and past president of the Society for
Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology
"Highly accessible with a minimum of jargon and 'psychobabble, '
Carbonell's new book will benefit worriers of all stripes--from
occasional ruminators to chronically anxious individuals with
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or social, illness, or
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The Worry Trick is written in
an engaging, conversational style with abundant compassion and a
terrific sense of humor. The author uses clever analogies and
metaphors to simplify and bring to life scientifically based
psychological concepts and interventions. His tone reflects decades
of clinical experience helping anxious people build coping skills
to achieve a more balanced perspective of their lives. The Worry
Trick bridges the gap between more traditional cognitive behavioral
therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders and cutting-edge
acceptance-based methods. I will be recommending it to hundreds of
patients in my practice."
--David J. Kosins, PhD, licensed psychologist in Seattle, WA;
clinical instructor in the departments of psychiatry and psychology
at the University of Washington; and founding fellow and certified
trainer/consultant at the Academy of Cognitive Therapy; with
thirty-plus years in private practice, focusing on CBT for anxiety
disorders
"I would recommend this book to all the patients at our center.
Reading The Worry Trick will bring welcome education and direction
to anyone experiencing anxiety and worry. Carbonell's voice is
concrete and calming in providing helpful information and practical
strategies. It's as if the reader is one of his patients, sitting
together in a group in his office. His approach is clear,
compassionate, and current. To read his book is to know how the
anxious mind works and how one can work toward, and achieve, a life
of liberation from worry. Wonderfully clear, wonderfully
understandable--The Worry Trick is an encouraging and useful guide
for helping readers sort through the complexities of their worried
minds."
--Judy Lake Chessa, LMSW, coordinator at the Anxiety and Phobia
Treatment Center at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, NY
"If excessive worry affects the quality of your life, you owe it to
yourself to get a copy of The Worry Trick by David Carbonell. A
wise and caring teacher, Carbonell explains why the old, timeworn
strategies to conquer worry don't work very well, and why our best
attempts to get rid of worry end up falling flat. In The Worry
Trick, Carbonell teaches strategies that will most likely be new to
you, and work amazingly well. Writing in a style that is both
entertaining and easy to understand, Carbonell uses his wry sense
of humor to great advantage. As I read the book, I marked many
sections that provided valuable tools and insights, and others that
made me smile or laugh out loud. I especially liked his comment
that our strong-willed attempts to 'stop worrying' are like 'trying
to grab a greased pig on ice!' So, if worry is affecting your life,
don't miss out on the solutions--and yes, the fun--you will find in
The Worry Trick."
--Neal Sideman, self-help advocate, internationally known coach and
teacher for people recovering from anxiety disorder, member of the
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), and former
cochair of the ADAA Public Education Committee
"No 'tricks' here! Carbonell's book is chock-full of advice based
on the two leading evidence-based psychological treatments
(cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment
therapy) for anxiety and worry. He presents concepts derived from
these treatments in an extremely easy-to-digest manner, using
imaginative metaphors and clear examples from his clinical practice
to help illustrate them. This makes The Worry Trick an excellent
option--either as a stand-alone resource or as an adjunct to
treatment--for people struggling with chronic worry, as well as for
providers interested in broadening their knowledge and skills at
treating it."
--Simon A. Rego, PsyD, ABPP, ACT, director of psychology training
and the cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) training program at
Montefiore Medical Center, and associate professor of clinical
psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Albert Einstein College of
Medicine in New York, NY
"Not only is Dave a friend; he is a collaborator, a fellow speaker,
and he has a dry, witty sense about him. No wonder he figured out
worry better than most people have--he was able to see worry for
what it was--a trick that we play on ourselves to try to make
everything better only to actually make everything worse. Want to
learn how to deal with your own worry, or how to help your patients
deal with their worry? Read this book. Want to have great examples
to give to your clients or to use in your own life? Read this book.
Want to finally smile and laugh again? Do what Dave advises you to
do."
--Patrick B. McGrath, PhD, clinical director of the Center for
Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) at Alexian
Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
"Thank you, Dave, for writing such a treasure of a book for those
struggling with anxiety and out-of-control worry. Worry has a way
of convincing those experiencing it that it is VERY SERIOUS and
IMPORTANT and must be immediately attended to. The key to freeing
oneself from worry is learning how to relate to it from a new
perspective. This fabulous book, The Worry Trick, teaches readers
how to move past worry by offering simple, easy-to-implement
techniques. I plan on recommending it to all of my clients who
struggle with uncomfortable, out-of-control worrying."
--Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA, clinical director at Light on Anxiety
Treatment Center, and coauthor of The Panic Workbook for Teens
"This is the best book on worry I have read. It has all you need to
put an end to ongoing, painful, toxic worry. Carbonell speaks in a
clear, witty, no-nonsense style, and explains why you have been
unable to contain worry so far. He gives a comprehensive
explanation of why the worry trick has fooled you into
inadvertently keeping worry alive, even when you are trying so hard
to make it go away. Read this book if you are a worrier, if you
want to help a loved one who is a worrier, or if you are a
professional treating a worrying client. There is no magic cure for
ending worry--it takes effort and a good bit of courage, and it is
easy to lose your way. This book is a flawless road map."
--Martin Seif, PhD, founder of the Anxiety and Depression
Association of America (ADAA), associate director at the Anxiety
and Phobia Treatment Center at White Plains Hospital, creator of
Freedom to Fly, and coauthor of What Every Therapist Needs to Know
About Anxiety Disorders
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