
S9 | E4 Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety ft Dr Patricia E Zurita Ona
In this episode, I welcome Patricia to discuss the complex subject of anxiety and the role of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in managing it.
Key Topics:
1. Introduction to Anxiety:
- We look at what anxiety is, a fear-based emotion that can dominate life if not managed properly.
- How fear and anxiety, while often seen as negative, can be valuable when understood and managed correctly.
2. Using ACT skills to manage anxiety effectively:
- We look at the concept of 'becoming' through values-based actions.
- The importance of taking intentional steps towards who you want to be, despite internal fears, helping individuals become who they want to be.
- The importance of responding to both external and internal stimuli in a way that aligns with personal values.
3. Patricia shares her personal experiences with anxiety, including giving a TEDx talk, which was a significant anxiety-provoking event for her.
4. We talk about lots of practical advice and suggestions for people experiencing anxiety based distress.
5. Patricia also shares her advice for those entering the profession and her favourite piece of life advice for people generally!
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Patricia’s links:
Latest book: The ACT Workbook for the Anxious Procrastinator: How to Accept Yourself, Get Things Done and Do More of What Matters
Online classes: https://courses.thisisdoctorz.com
Personal website: www.thisisdoctorz.com
Therapy/coaching website: www.eastbaybehaviortherapycenter.com
Books: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/books/
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https://www.instagram.com/dr.z.passionatebehaviorist/
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https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Z-102029237841421
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-e-zurita-ona-psy-d-949b5a15/
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