The Fearless Flyer

, by Hartman, Cherry; Huffaker, Julie Sheldon; Coffelt, Nancy

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ISBN: 9780933377349 | 0933377347
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 10/1/1995

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It's not difficult to do. In The Fearless Flyer, Cherry Hartman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has specialized in treating anxiety - including aerophobia - for twenty-five years, shares the methods that have worked for her clients. Understand why you are afraid to fly. Acquire easy-to-learn techniques to dispel preflight jitters and make your flying time easy and restful. Discover how even a rudimentary knowledge of aerodynamics and air travel regulation can be powerfully reassuring.

How to Use this Book	p. 13
Fear and Control: Letting Go	p. 17
Fear of Flying	p. 19
How to Focus Your Mind's Eye to Reduce Anxiety	p. 21
Guided Imagery	p. 21
Learning the Technique	p. 22
Active and Passive Relaxation	p. 30
Finding the Right Fantasy	p. 32
Rehearsing a Relaxed Flight	p. 38
The Day of Your Flight	p. 46
Knowledge Is Power	p. 47
How the Plane Stays in the Air	p. 47
Weather and Turbulence	p. 51
How U.S. Planes Are Regulated for Safety	p. 53
Inflight Sights, Sounds, and Vibrations	p. 58
If You're Still Having a Hard Time	p. 62
Desensitization	p. 62
Therapy	p. 63
Fearful Flyer Programs	p. 63
Schedule to Avoid Delays	p. 67
Air Traffic Patterns	p. 67
Crossing Time Zones	p. 68
Flight Classification: Connecting, Nonstop, Direct	p. 69
The ABCs of Seat Selection and Boarding Passes	p. 71
Which Seat Is Best?	p. 71
Boarding Passes	p. 79
Strategies for Eating Well	p. 81
Ordering Special Meals	p. 82
Brown Bagging	p. 83
Manage Luggage Like an Expert	p. 87
Checking Your Luggage	p. 87
Traveling with Carry-ons	p. 90
Choosing Luggage for Comfort	p. 92
Dealing with Damaged, Late, or Lost Luggage	p. 94
The Advantages of Arriving Early	p. 98
Navigate Security Checkpoints with Ease	p. 100
Film	p. 102
Computer Equipment	p. 102
How to Cope with Changes in Air Pressure	p. 103
Ear Pain and Popping	p. 103
Swollen Feet	p. 106
Sluggish Digestion	p. 106
Scheduling Dental Work	p. 107
Attention, Divers!	p. 107
The Truth about the Air up There	p. 108
Breathing in a Crowded Space	p. 108
Breathing Desert Air	p. 110
Coping with Smoking	p. 113
Managing Volatile the Temperatures	p. 114
Avoid Backaches	p. 116
Posture	p. 116
Stretching and Circulation	p. 120
Escape Noise	p. 122
Earplugs	p. 122
Headphones	p. 123
Sleep Soundly	p. 124
Getting Comfortable	p. 124
Blocking Light and Sound	p. 126
Safeguarding Your Sanctity	p. 127
Prevent Motion Sickness	p. 128
A Clash of the Senses	p. 128
Staying Comfortable	p. 129
Medication Options	p. 131
Airbag Etiquette	p. 133
How to Deal with Difficult Passengers	p. 134
Employing Social Cues	p. 134
Speaking Your Mind	p. 136
If You're Sitting Near Children	p. 136
Fly Defensively	p. 138
Know Your Rights	p. 141
Delays	p. 142
Cancellations	p. 143
Overbooking	p. 144
Make the Most of Your Layovers	p. 147
Stashing the Heavies	p. 147
Sleuthing Airport Conveniences	p. 148
Conducting Business	p. 152
Avoid Jet Lag	p. 154
Your Body's Internal Clock	p. 154
Tips for Easier Adjustment	p. 155
Method I: Signaling with Melatonin	p. 156
Method II: The Anti-Jet Lag Diet	p. 157
Anxiety and Attitude	p. 159
A Departing Note	p. 161
Appendix A: Additional Information for Flyers	p. 163
Appendix B: Sources for Flight Books and Accessories	p. 179
Appendix C: Consumer Flying Publications	p. 183
Index	p. 185
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