Phobias. Therapy of Ancient Fears of the Modern Person

Natalia Nikolaenko (Kairos) – a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with many years of experience. The aim of this book is to help the reader understand the issues related to the possible causes of phobias, navigate the approaches to their treatment, and offer effective ways of healing. The book focuses on methods that allow one to cope with such tormenting phobic manifestations as aerophobia, fears of closed spaces, and social anxiety disorder. Contrary to the belief that phobia is something to fight against, the approaches and practices suggested in the book allow for a gentle and careful path to healing from phobic suffering. The author believes that awareness of the specifics of anxiety disorders and panic reactions can help not only specialists but also those who are determined to cope with this on their own.