strategies in this book are simple to implement They are all evidence based meaning research has proven their effectiveness They come from cognitive behavioral therapy acceptance and commitment therapy pronounced like the word act and mindfulness practices not necessary to go through the book from start to finish in order to improve You likely have not experienced the whole range of possible anxiety symptoms described here so you may choose to skip some sections depending on what experiencing Although this is not a workbook it is full of practical strategies and instructions for how to implement them In each of the nine main chapters see sections titled Deeper which are suggestions on how to take the strategies to the next level need a notebook or journal for these The strategies are optional but they are a great way to maximize your results A NOTE TO The clients in the examples used throughout the book are composites and the names are fictional to protect anonymity Getting Started Keep a notebook or journal handy so you can jot down your thoughts about the strategies as you try them out Your notes will help you reflect on what learning and how your new