Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher, Julianna Gorder

Anxiety is often driven by an intense desire to control one’s life, surroundings, and relationships. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and pioneering research, this workbook illuminates how maladaptive overcontrol fuels anxiety—and how to break free. Grounded in radically open dialectical behavior therapy (RO DBT), this skills-based, evidence-based guide empowers readers to let go of rigid control and perfectionism, embrace openness, and cultivate authentic connection with others for lasting calm and well-being.

What if the key to easing your anxiety isn’t more control, but learning to let go?