Posts Tagged: anxiety

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES REGARDING TYPES OF ANXIETY AND TREATMENT

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3 ARTICLES REGARDING TYPES OF ANXIETY AND TREATMENT   ARTICLE #1 TITLE WHAT IS ANXIETY?   DESCRIPTION Psychology Today has provided a great overview of what anxiety is, the symptoms, types, and treatments.   The article provides numerous resources for students interested in the topic.  Further, it will help the professor add new insights and… Read more »

OVERCOMING FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

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OVERCOMING FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING DESCRIPTION The author, Beverly D. Flaxington, points out that “speech anxiety is so common that there is a formal term for it – glossophobia.”  Her post briefly discusses the missteps that individuals make and how negative the anxiety of public speaking can intensify.  She lists  “Six Keys to Confident Presenting.” … Read more »

GUIDED IMAGERY CAN RELIEVE ANXIETY

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GUIDED IMAGERY CAN RELIEVE ANXIETY DESCRIPTION Dr. Moore points out that while therapists make good use of traditional techniques to reduce anxiety in a variety of situations, self-help techniques, such as guided imagery, have been somewhat neglected.  Further, he points out that “it’s a simple yet effective way to manage a variety of negative emotions,… Read more »

IN THE NEWS — 3 Articles Related to the Germanwings Crash and Suicide and Anxiety

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IN THE NEWS — 3 Articles Related to the Germanwings Crash and Suicide and Anxiety Article #1:  Co-Pilot in Germanwings Crash Hid Mental Illness From Employer, Authorities Say SOURCE New York Times, March 27, 2015, By Melissa Eddy, Dan Bilefsky, & Nicola Clark LINK TO RESOURCE (shortened URL)    http://tinyurl.com/pgphs34   Article #2:  Blocking the Paths… Read more »