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Learn to understand and identify the symptoms of anxiety, and the ways it can be managed.
Anxiety can develop and grow if unchecked and in the extreme lead to severe conditions such as panic disorders and agoraphobia. This course was developed by psychologists with decades of experience. It has value for counsellors, health professionals, or anyone else dealing with people suffering anxiety.
LESSON 1 NATURE & SCOPE OF ANXIETY
Nature of Anxiety
Normal Anxiety & Fear
The Autonomic Nervous System
Anxiety and Fear in Daily Life
Anxiety Today
Levels of Anxiety in the Modern World
Review what you have been learning
LESSON 2 DEFINING ANXIETY & PANIC DISORDERS
Defining Anxiety Disorders
Types of Anxiety Disorders
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Physical Effects of Anxiety
Mental Symptoms of Anxiety
Behavioural Changes
Anxiety Symptoms in Children
What is Panic?
Symptoms of Panic Attacks
Panic Symptoms in Children
The Difference Between Anxiety and Panic
Causes of Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Review what you have been learning
LESSON 3 ANXIETY MANAGEMENT METHODS
Coping With Anxiety
Negative Ways of Dealing with Anxiety and Panic
General Positive Coping Mechanisms for Anxiety
Familiarisation with the Base State
Recognising Anxiety
Racing Thoughts
Making an Anxiety Management Plan
AMP Example
Codewords and Children
Time for Referral
Medication
Review what you have been learning
LESSON 4 SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER
About Social Anxiety Disorder
Signs and Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder
The Causes of Social Anxiety Disorder
Treating Social Anxiety Disorder
Psychotherapy or Counselling
Support Groups
Medication
Practical Tools
3-3-3 Rule
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Asking for Support and Planning a Break Strategy
Exposure Therapy
Cognitive Restructuring
Mindfulness
Review what you have been learning
LESSON 5 MANAGING GENERALISED ANXIETY DISORDER
About Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Causes of GAD
Recognising Anxiety Triggers
Identifying Triggers
Managing Anxiety
Psychological Therapies
Medication
Other Practical Ways to Reduce GAD symptoms
Breathwork
Box Breathing
Belly Breathing
Smell the Flowers, Blow the Bubbles
Lists
LESSON 6 MANAGING PANIC DISORDER & AGORAPHOBIA
About Panic Disorder
Signs and Symptoms of Panic Attacks
Causes of Panic Disorder
Treating Panic Attacks
Medication
Psychological Therapies
About Agoraphobia
Causes of Agoraphobia
Effect on Daily Life
Other Risk Factors
Signs and Symptoms of Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder
Preventing Agoraphobia
Treatment