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.”
Table of Contents
Key Takeaways
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 behaviorism
Resources
- Joel’s book: Show Your Anxiety Who’s Boss
- Joel’s website: www.cbtchico.com
- Follow Joel on Twitter: @joelminden
Show notes with time-stamps
00:00 Welcome to the Anxiety Management Conversation
10:52 Exploring Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance
17:39 The STUF Acronym: A Tool for Managing Emotions
28:45 The Importance of Authenticity and Acceptance in Therapy
