Overcoming Test Anxiety

This book provides a comprehensive, evidence-based approach for addressing test anxiety in students from sixth grade through adulthood. Combining acceptance-based behavior therapy with practical strategies to improve study skills and test performance, the text helps students disengage from unhealthy worries, reduce avoidance, and unlock their academic potential. Designed for both school and clinical professionals, the book includes sample dialogues, scripts, concrete test-taking guidance, and 27 reproducible handouts that can be downloaded and printed. Presented in a large-format layout, it is part of The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series and offers a practical, actionable resource for supporting students struggling with anxiety in academic settings.

Key Features:

• Evidence-based strategies combining acceptance-based behavior therapy with study skills
• Focuses on students aged 11 through adulthood
• Practical tools for reducing avoidance and managing test anxiety
• Sample dialogues, scripts, and concrete test-taking guidance
• Includes 27 reproducible, downloadable handouts
• Large-format design for easy reference in classroom or clinical settings
• Part of The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series