Dr claire weekes on panic attacks, agoraphobia, anxiety, depression. Weekes is an anxiety superhero in that she also suffered from what she called nervous illness, but never allowed it to rule her life. Thankyou for your invaluable input about dr claire weekes. Her revolutionary approach is remarkably simple and effective and continues to be recommended by medical and psychological. Claire weekes was the author of the bestselling selfhelp books hope and help for your nerves and peace from nervous suffering. She is considered by some as the pioneer of modern anxiety treatment via cognitive therapy. Here is another audio cd from dr claire weekes that you might like. The first edition of the novel was published in 1972, and was written by claire weekes. Change your life with this amazing self help program from dr claire weekes.
She is considered by some as the pioneer of modern anxiety treatment via. Recover from nervous fatigue and overcome stress and fear. Weekes, best known for her pioneering work in the study of nervous illness and anxiety, has lectured at psychiatric hospitals in britain and has spoken often on radio and television both in britain and in the. Float through anxiety claire weekes was an australian physician who achieved world renown for her ability to help people with anxiety disorders, and for her self help books on the subject. Claire weekess most popular book is hope and help for your nerves. She passed away in 1990 so i dont think there is anything wrong posting this for free. Many of todays anxiety selfhelp books continue to cite her work. She is australian and has an accent, however as a nonnative american english speaker i still found her voice easy to understand and her speaking manner is soothing and motivational.
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Her books on anxiety and nervous disorders would be ground breaking and from experience her. Hope and help for your nerves 2 cd set claire weekes. Claire weekes offers the results of years of experience treating real patientsincluding some who thought theyd never recover. Her books have been published in eight different languages and are recommended extensively by doctors and medical clinics around the world. Recover from nervous fatigue and overcome stress and fear by claire weekes jan 31, 2000. The aversion claire weekes referred to is the result of the panic trick. Give up the search for a secret answer its all in this website and claire weekes. Claire weekes was an australian general practitioner who was one of the pioneers in treating anxiety and panic disorder. Selfhelp for your nerves by claire weekes waterstones.
Claire weekes 19031990, renowned australian pioneer in panic disorders, has helped millions of people recover from anxiety, panic, and phobic disorders. Pass through panic claire weekes audio cd indigo books. I have her cd s on my ipod so i can take them with me wherever i go. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. It is an 8 part radio series she did from australia. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 208 pages and is available in paperback format. She is widely acclaimed for her revolutionary approach and has achieved distinction as the first woman doctor of science at the university of sydney, and was recognized by queen elizabeth ii. Her books on anxiety and nervous disorders would be ground breaking and from experience her self help books work. Weekes was recognized by queen elizabeth ii for her contributions to medicine.
Publication date 1969 topics mental health publisher new york, hawthorn books. People who liked pass through panic also liked these free titles. Pdf hope and help for your nerves download full pdf. Download audio cd 1565119703 9781565119703 cassette 15651209.
I know john that david johnson is not just soley using claire weekes material on a cd etc but he was involved with a united approach and then decided to take the information away for himself and. This new edition of more self help for your nerves also includes peace from nervous suffering together they forge an understanding of nervous illness and develop a recovery programme to instill. Weekes lectured at psychiatric hospitals in britain and spoke often on radio and television both in britain and in the united states. Claire weekes is the author of the bestselling peace from nervous suffering, also available in a signet edition. Claire weekes has a great book about agora, which is how i got acquainted with her work and found out about this cd. Freedom from nervous suffering by claire weekes, audio cd. Dr claire hazel weekes was born in1903 in australia. Claire weekes, an australian psychiatrist who lived between 1903 and 1990, had some revolutionary ideas about anxiety that are still noted today for being ahead of their time. She was a medical doctor and writer from australia that spent over 40 years helping people like me and you. With her simple, stepbystep guidance, you will learn how to understand and analyze your own symptoms of anxiety and find the power to conquer your fears for good. Cd no 2 deals with some unsettling experiences that may occur with nervous illness. Dr hazel claire weekes mbe 11 april 1903 2 june 1990 was an australian general practitioner and health writer.
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Please, please, please buy claires book and this cd. Claire weekes helped countless people overcome anxiety, fear, and frustration and lead happy, healthy lives. Following her education at sydney girls high school, claire enrolled in science at the university of sydney b. I dont remember getting a cd though its a good few years ago now. Its the idea that a person is just barely holding himself together, and that if he relaxes his grip even a little, he will fall apart. One of the first people to study and write about anxiety and panic disorders, dr. The late dr claire weeks was acclaimed internationally for her work on nervous illness. Wonderful simple and take along wherever you go techniques for freedom from worry, anxiety, panic and depression. She is widely acclaimed for her revolutionary approach and has achieved distinction as the first woman doctor of science at the university of sydney, and was recognized by queen elizabeth ii for her contributions to medicine. Sit back let the feelings come and let that prove to you, over time and with practice, that they cant hurt you. Buy selfhelp for your nerves by claire weekes from waterstones today. Peace from nervous suffering by dr claire weekes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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