Decatastrophising in Cognitive Therapy
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This short article describes the “decatastrophising” strategy used in Beck’s cognitive therapy as a self-help technique for severe anxiety. Continue reading
Category Archives: Worry
CBT Self-Help for Managing Worry
This short article provides a basic “three-stage” self-help guide to one of the simplest CBT techniques for managing worry, the “stimulus control” method, which is the basis of more complex therapy approaches. Continue reading
Stages in Applied Relaxation Training
Stages in Applied Relaxation Training Copyright © Donald Robertson, 2011. All rights reserved. This short article provides an overview of different stages and components in Progressive Relaxation (PR) and Applied Relaxation (AR) training. The assumption is that each stage of … Continue reading
Detached Mindfulness (DM)
This brief article outlines the technique of Detached Mindfulness used in Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) with some basic definitions and guidance on using this approach. Continue reading
Worry Postponement and Exposure
This short article describes how to use worry spotting, postponement, and exposure to reduce chronic worry and generalised anxiety. Continue reading
Appraising your Sense of Safety
This short form is used in conjunction with cognitive therapy to help modify beliefs about personal safety and address the sense of vulnerability common in stress and anxiety-related problems. Continue reading
Problem-Domain Analysis Form (Revised)
This is a short assessment form used to provide an overview of problems in different domains of life and focus on goals, obstacles, coping, and worry, in the most problematic areas. Continue reading
Coping with Noise: Coping Strategies for Noise-related Stress
This short article provides an overview of coping strategies for noise-related stress, based on our research in this area. Continue reading
Develop a Problem-Solving Attitude
This short article explores the concept of negative and positive problem orientation and how to assess and develop a general problem-solving attitude or mind-set. Continue reading
Knocking Worry on the Head
This short article discusses the concept of “worry” and briefly explores how modern cognitive therapy deals with worry, through treating it as a process rather than focusing on the content of the thoughts. Continue reading