Anxiety and Worry Therapy 1

5 sessions with Dr Jennifer Abel

This Anxiety and Worry Therapy module provides insights and learning on why people worry, nature vs. nurture, the worry and anxiety spiral, active relaxation and self-control desensitization.

Test your knowledge – complete the short quiz at the end of each session for professional development (CPD/CME/CE). By successfully completing all quizzes in this module you will be eligible for a Certificate of Achievement.

WORKBOOK: ‘Anxiety and Worry Therapy’ Workbook is available to download for logged-in members.

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SESSIONS IN THIS MODULE

01

Why Worry?

In this session, Dr Jennifer Abel investigates why it’s important for practitioners to assess all clients’ worry habits and examines why people worry. Dr Abel discusses five reasons why people worry with tips on how to handle them.

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02

Chicken or Egg and Nature vs. Nurture?

In this session, Dr Jennifer Abel investigates the extent to which worry is inherited or learned. She discusses facts regarding neurotransmitters and how correlation is confused with causation. Dr Abel also examines the worry spiral.

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03

Nip it in the Bud

In this session, Dr Jennifer Abel outlines the advantages to catching the worry and anxiety spiral early. She examines various reminders (cues) to utilise coping strategies, and research supporting early cue detection.

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04

Active Relaxation

In this session, Dr Jennifer Abel investigates Applied (Active) Relaxation. Active Relaxation is utilising relaxation throughout the day without stopping the flow of activity.

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05

Self-Control Desensitization

In this session, Dr Jennifer Abel investigates Self-Control Desensitization. Self-Control Desensitization is a way to catch anxiety early and repeatedly in session to weaken the spiral. Dr Abel demonstrates both in detail.

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OTHER MODULES IN THIS SERIES

MODULE TWO: 6 sessions

Anxiety and Worry Therapy 2

with Jennifer Abel

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MODULE THREE: 5 sessions

Anxiety and Worry Therapy 3

with Jennifer Abel

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MODULE FOUR: 6 sessions

Anxiety and Worry Therapy 4

with Jennifer Abel

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MODULE FIVE: 5 sessions

Anxiety and Worry Therapy 5 (Demonstrations)

with Jennifer Abel

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MODULE SIX: 5 sessions

Anxiety and Worry Therapy 6 (Demonstrations)

with Jennifer Abel

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