PsychCentral has a list of 49 things to say to calm an anxious child. Even if that child is you. Some are more all-ages than others. But they’ll all work. You might try “I’m taking deep breaths” and “Let’s go to your happy place” with yourself. You might even try this: 35. “I see Widdle […]
49 Things to Say to an Anxious Child
https://www.anxietyla.com/2016/03/09/49-things-to-say-to-an-anxious-child/
Five Anxiety Reducers
From PsyBlog, Feeling Anxious? 5 Scientifically Proven Relaxation Techniques. The list: 1. Progressive relaxation 2. Applied relaxation 3. Autogenic training 4. Meditation 5. Cognitive behavioral therapy Details on the site.
https://www.anxietyla.com/2011/08/03/five-anxiety-reducers/
Free CBT Clinic
The Free CBT Consultation Clinic at the Southern California Counseling Center happens again tomorrow, July 10th, at 2-6pm monthly. Details and dates here.
https://www.anxietyla.com/2011/07/09/free-cbt-clinic/
Stress and Emotional Eating
Healthy Eating: Maintain Your Weight Despite Holiday Stress (Judith Beck). Talking yourself out of emotional eating using CBT. “Negative emotions are uncomfortable but not dangerous. I don’t have to “fix” them. I’ve had lots of times when I’ve felt very upset, but I haven’t eaten. I’ve never exploded or lost control. The worst thing that […]
https://www.anxietyla.com/2010/12/13/stress-and-emotional-eating/
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders, the video:
https://www.anxietyla.com/2010/10/09/symptoms-of-anxiety-disorders/
Obsessed
Germaphobia, claustrophobia, hoarding…treatment. Season 1, Episode 6 of Obsessed, courtesy of Hulu:
https://www.anxietyla.com/2010/10/05/obsessed/
Free Intro to CBT
The monthly CBT clinic at the Southern California Counseling Center is today (October 3, 2010), from 2-6pm. Free (no cost!) consultation from a CBT therapist. No appointment necessary. [UPDATE: Free clinic closed. You can still try SCCC for sliding-scale therapy.]
https://www.anxietyla.com/2010/10/03/free-intro-to-cbt/
Anxiety Self-Help Pack
Anxiety self-help pack posted by the University of Huddersfield. 106 pages worth of worksheets and info. Have at it!
https://www.anxietyla.com/2010/09/19/anxiety-self-help-pack/
Stress and Anxiety Lifestyle Changes
Here’s a big page on stress and anxiety lifestyle changes from the New York Times. The bullets: Exercise, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relaxation Techniques, Herbal and Natural Remedies.
https://www.anxietyla.com/2010/09/16/stress-and-anxiety-lifestyle-changes/