THE DYSREGULATED ADULT: Integrated Treatment Approaches

Content: 
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Dedication, Page v
Preface, Pages xi-xii
Acknowledgments, Pages xiii-xiv
Chapter 1 - Problems of Self-Regulation in Adults, Pages 1-55
Chapter 2 - Mood Dysregulation: Strategies for Angry, Agitated, and Explosive People, Pages 57-111
Chapter 3 - Anxiety Disorders: How to Calm the Anxiety Cycle and Build Self-Confidence, Pages 113-144
Chapter 4 - Dealing with Depression, Pages 145-183
Chapter 5 - Eating Disorders, Pages 185-221
Chapter 6 - Sleep Disorders, Pages 223-252
Chapter 7 - Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder: How to Build Flexibility and Budge Compulsive Thinking, Pages 253-286
Chapter 8 - Attentional Problems in Adults, Pages 287-332
Chapter 9 - The Sensory Defensive Adult: When the World is Too Bright, Noisy, and Too Close for Comfort, Pages 333-380
Chapter 10 - Addressing Attachment and Problems of Intimacy: How to Build Healthy Emotional Connections, Pages 381-428
Appendix 1 - Self-Soothing, Pages 431-436
Appendix 2 - Activities for Problems of Touch, Pages 437-441
Appendix 3 - Moving for Mood Regulation and Sleep, Pages 443-444
Appendix 4 - Improving Your Attention Span, Pages 445-447
Appendix 5 - Distractions for Emotional Regulation, Pages 449-450
Appendix 6 - Positive Self-Talk, Pages 451-453
Appendix 7 - Mindfulness: Stilling the Mind, Pages 455-457
Appendix 8 - Systematic Relaxation: Stilling the Body, Pages 459-460
Appendix 9 - Giving and Receiving Validation, Pages 461-464
Appendix 10 - Finding Pleasure and Making Connections, Pages 465-466
Appendix 11 - Creating Positive Life Experiences, Pages 467-469
Appendix 12 - Changing How You Think, Pages 471-472
Appendix 13 - Increasing Personal Effectiveness, Pages 473-475
Appendix 14 - Observing Your Own Limits, Pages 477-479
Appendix 15 - Taking Control of Your Own Behavior, Pages 481-484
Appendix 16 - Keeping Track of Positive Behaviors, Pages 485-486
Appendix 17 - Eating Habits and Nutrition, Pages 487-488
Appendix 18 - Strategies for Improving Sleep, Pages 489-492
Appendix 19 - Installing Structure and Organization in Your Life, Pages 493-494
Appendix 20 - Communicating Effectively with Others, Pages 495-496
Index, Pages 497-504