Daniel F. Gros, PhD, is associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina, and psychology program manager and research and development principal investigator at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. He has published more than one hundred research articles, completed more than fifty conference presentations and workshops, and received more than $10 million in federal grant money to complete research for the VA and US Department of Defense on a number of topics, including transdiagnostic and evidence-based psychotherapies for individuals with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
"Anxiety, mood, and trauma-based disorders are highly prevalent
conditions that are undertreated. Overcoming Avoidance Workbook
offers an excellent road map to overcoming such issues. Daniel Gros
has distilled important science-based treatment innovations into a
highly readable and clearly defined set of procedures."
--N.B. Schmidt, PhD, distinguished research professor, and director
of the Anxiety and Behavioral Health Clinic at Florida State
University--N.B. Schmidt, PhD
"Daniel Gros has written an easily understandable guide to
self-therapy where he has effectively identified, tried, and
convicted avoidance as the key culprit in maintaining pathological
behavior. But more importantly, he outlines a method of
recognizing, operationalizing, and confronting the four types of
avoidance as a means to achieve better mental health. The book
incorporates worksheets and fillable tables so the reader can set
about achieving real clinical gains immediately and
independently."
--Ron Acierno, PhD, director of the UTHealth Trauma and Resilience
Center in Houston, TX; and clinical psychologist and researcher
treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety
disorders across the lifespan--Ron Acierno, PhD
"I commend Daniel Gros for translating his many years of research
developing transdiagnostic behavior therapy (TBT)--a highly
effective intervention for reducing avoidance and improving quality
of life for individuals suffering from a range of mental health
conditions--into this practical, well-written workbook. Overcoming
Avoidance Workbook provides a straightforward, evidence-based
approach that will help you to reduce your avoidance and get your
life back on track!"
--Randi McCabe, PhD, CPsych, clinical psychologist, professor in
the department of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences at
McMaster University, and author of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in
Groups--Randi McCabe, PhD, CPsych
"This book guides readers straight to the heart of several of the
most potent, evidence-based techniques available for anxiety and
depression. Loaded with relatable examples and targeted exercises,
it arms readers to battle and overcome avoidance, no matter the
form it takes. It's like having a down-to-earth, no-nonsense
therapist right in your hand--guiding your journey step by step and
cheering you on as you work through these challenging but effective
techniques."
--Cynthia Lancaster, PhD, assistant professor of clinical
psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno--Cynthia Lancaster,
PhD
"Withdrawal and avoidance are natural responses to situations that
trigger distressing emotions, though paradoxically, over-relying on
these responses can increase the likelihood of experiencing these
emotions over time. This book will teach you skills to reduce
avoidance, cope better with unpleasant emotions, and live a more
fulfilling life. It's well written, practical, easy to follow, and
based on sound, evidence-based approaches. I highly recommend
it!"
--Martin M. Antony, PhD, ABPP, professor in the department of
psychology at Ryerson University, coauthor of The Shyness and
Social Anxiety Workbook, and past president of the Association for
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies--Martin M. Antony, PhD, ABPP
"Wonderful! This approachable workbook targets negative emotions
with state-of-the-science techniques. Daniel Gros provides an
easy-to-grasp framework and practical, evidence-based steps to
overcome the behaviors that feed anxiety and depression. If you are
ready for change, this book is for you."
--Matt R. Judah, PhD, clinical psychologist, and assistant
professor of psychological science at the University of
Arkansas--Matt R. Judah, PhD
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