Agoraphobia and panic disorder are among the most frequent mental disorders and without adequate professional help the quality of life of those who are affected and their family members can suffer greatly. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the understanding and treatment of the two disorders, so today, despite their severity, extremely successful treatment is available, which is presented in this volume.

Apart from an introduction and detailed description of the disorders as well as etiological models, this title provides concrete treatment information for practitioners.

Case studies guide the reader through the different phases of therapy from diagnostics to relapse prevention. Information on dealing with difficult situations as well as numerous examples of the specific procedure for the individual therapy steps makes this book a valuable resource in treating patients suffering from agoraphobia and panic disorder.

Target Group: psychotherapists, specialists for psychiatry and psychotherapy, specialists for psychosomatic medicine, clinical psychologists, coaches, students and teachers of psychology