How to deal with anxiety worksheet
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HappierTherapy
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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What is the theory behind this How to deal with anxiety worksheet?
Along with negative thoughts and feelings, anxiety is often accompanied by unpleasant physical symptoms. With time our body becomes used to this tense jittery state just as our mind becomes habitual of automatic negative thoughts. Relaxation techniques are meant to slow us down both mentally and physically.
How will the worksheet help?
The worksheet includes two techniques namely Breathe in.. breathe out and 54321 Method, which activates parasympathetic nervous system. It will help clients become more aware of their physical self and give a much-needed pause to racing anxious thoughts. It is best to practice these techniques daily.
How to use the worksheet?
Instruct the client to complete the worksheet during the week at home. Practice the given relaxation techniques given below. Rate your distress level both before and after to evaluate the effectiveness these techniques:
