Managing anxiety a common factors therapeutic approach

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Bailey, Russell J., therapist.

American Psychological Association, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anxiety--therapy.

Performance anxiety.

Anxiety--Treatment.

Anxiety.

Medical Subjects:

Anxiety--therapy.

Genre:

Nonfiction films

Educational films

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 streaming video (45 minutes, 10 second)

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D. C.] American Psychological Association [2025]

System Details:

video file

Summary:

In this therapy session with Dr. Russell Bailey, a patient discusses his long-standing struggle with performance anxiety, which began in adolescence and has persisted into adulthood. The patient describes his first experience with anxiety during a high school presentation, where he experienced severe physical symptoms such as trembling and panic. He explains how his anxiety continues to manifest physically, particularly during public speaking situations, and shares his experiences with various coping strategies, including propranolol, meditation, and Buddhist practices. While propranolol was effective, the patient expresses a desire to overcome his anxiety without relying on medication. Dr. Russell Bailey guides the patient in exploring the relationship between his anxiety and self-esteem, the physiological and psychological aspects of his experience, and potential approaches to managing it. Key points of the session include developing a new perspective on anxiety, recognizing that complete elimination might not be possible, and discussing metaphors like "letting go of the rope" and "tug-of-war" to reframe the patient's understanding of anxiety and its role in his life

Notes:

Recording date: 2024-08-15

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