55. Three micro-skills in managing anxiety

(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/Dealing effectively with anxiety and the discomfort that comes with it is a fundamental skill. It allows you to do what you care about and excel in life, especially when facing unfamiliar situations or unpleasant moments.In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Joel Minden. ​​He is the director of the Chico Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT), and the author of the anxiety management self-help book, “Show Your Anxiety Who’s Boss.” In this interview, Joel and I discussed:- Three particular skills to manage anxiety(based on the book “Show Your Anxiety Who’s Boss”)- How to practice acceptance when dealing with anxious thoughts- How to deal with uncertainty- How to practice exposure exercises- Misconceptions about behaviorismAnd you will also listen to an acronym that Joel uses in his work and how I get playful when he shares it. Stay tuned!!!(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.