Anxiety Related to
Address anxiety related to uncertainty with expert advice from Maaliyah Harris, an MFT trainee and academic coach. Learn practical strategies to cope with uncertainty and regain control over your emotions and thoughts. Gain insights into managing anxiety triggers and enhancing your mental well-being. Take proactive steps towards better self-care and improved mental health in the face of uncertain situations.
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Anxiety Related to Uncertainty Maaliyah Harris MFT Trainee & Academic Coach
OVERVIEW Define Intolerance of Uncertainty and Its Relation to Fear How Uncertainty about The Future Can Lead to Anxiety Examples of Future Events That May Induce Anxiety Common Anxiety Symptoms as related to Uncertainty Ways to Cope with Uncertainty Anxiety
INTOLERANCE TO UNCERTAINTY Reactions to Uncertainty in Everyday Life Fear of the Unknown Overestimating Potential Threats Anxiety as a Response (Gu et al, 2020) (KnowledgeOne.CA, 2020)
HOW UNCERTAINTY ABOUT THE FUTURE CAN LEAD TO ANXIETY NOW Rumination of Negative Thoughts Connection to Perfectionism Thinking About Negative Outcomes as Preparation Normalizing Uncertainty (Hoff et. al, 2009) (TheEditLab, 2018)
FUTURE EVENT EXAMPLES Academic Anxiety Major Exploration Career Anxiety Post-Graduation Plans COVID-19 Social Situations and so much more. (InsideHigherEd.com, 2019)
WAYS TO COPE WITH UNCERTAINTY ANXIETY (NIMH, 2022) Physical Breathing Exercises Meditation Cognitive Locus of Control Living in the Present Moment with Mindfulness SMART Goals Emotional Choose to Feel Self-Compassion Acceptance (Mindful.org, 2021)
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