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Managing Panic Attacks

by John Nolan
13th January 202524th January 2025

Panic attacks are an intense and frightening experience that originate in the over activation of the amygdala in the brain. This is the source of a strong stress response, leading to fight, flight or freeze reactions, as well as many physical and emotional symptoms. A range of techniques can help to deal with panic attacks during and afterwards, including deep and mindful breathing, physical relaxation, exercise, self-compassion, accepting the experience and identifying triggers. The core principle is to understand that panic attacks are not dangerous and will pass, and that by reducing avoidance and embracing self-compassion, it is possible to gain more control of the experience.

What to do when you have a panic attack.

by John Nolan
30th December 2024

Immediate Actions: Acknowledge and accept the panic. Understand that your brain is reacting to a perceived threat, and that it is a normal bodily reaction to stress. Don’t fight or resist the feelings, as this can make things worse. Remind yourself that the panic attack is temporary and will pass without your interference. Stop what… Read More »What to do when you have a panic attack.

Anxiety Symptoms and Management: Understanding Your Condition

by John Nolan
27th December 20243rd January 2025

Anxiety is a complex experience that manifests differently in individuals. It’s important to distinguish between short-term, long-term, and chronic symptoms, as well as understand both physical and mental effects to effectively manage it. This response will explore these symptoms, discuss how they can be addressed using various self-help tools and professional support, with a focus… Read More »Anxiety Symptoms and Management: Understanding Your Condition

What is Havening Touch: How It Helps Overcome Trauma

by John Nolan
26th December 202426th December 2024

What is Havening Touch? Havening Touch is a simple, gentle, and soothing touch that you can do on yourself, or someone else can do for you. It’s a key part of Havening Techniques, which are used to help people release the difficult feelings and memories that come with trauma. It’s not like a massage or… Read More »What is Havening Touch: How It Helps Overcome Trauma

Consequences of Anxiety in the Workplace29th January 2025
Anxiety in the workplace can have both immediate and long-term consequences, impacting productivity, well-being, and career progression. An anxiety therapist plays an important role in providing the necessary support and guidance to overcome the challenges posed by anxiety. By utilising techniques and tools such as cognitive reframing, assertiveness training, mindfulness, and values clarification, a therapist can help individuals to manage their anxiety, improve performance, and create a more fulfilling and productive work life.
Workplace Benefits of Stress Coaching: Tools and Techniques29th January 2025
Stress coaching provides a structured approach to addressing workplace stress by incorporating techniques that target how individuals think, feel, and behave when under pressure. By using tools from solution focused therapy, assertiveness training, cognitive reframing, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and stress management, stress coaching helps individuals to reduce stress, improve well-being and enhance workplace productivity. The application of these techniques not only benefits individual employees but also contributes to a more positive and productive work environment for everyone.
Navigating the Landscape of Unease: Nervousness, Worry, Anxiety, and Panic28th January 2025
Nervousness, worry, anxiety, and panic exist on a continuum of unease, each with unique characteristics while sharing common threads. These experiences are linked by physiological responses, patterns of thinking, emotional regulation issues, and avoidance behaviours. While traditional approaches emphasize reducing negative affect, SFBT and ACT approaches seek to increase positive affect and acceptance. Approaches such as mindfulness and deep breathing can help to calm physical symptoms of anxiety. Questioning thoughts can assist with perspective taking, and exposure therapy can help people with avoidance behaviours.
Overcoming Burnout at Work: Advice, Support, and Transformation28th January 2025
Overcoming burnout requires acknowledging the problem, taking steps to reduce stress, and seeking support. By making key changes you can move from burnout to a mentally healthier place with greater passion, resilience, and life satisfaction. Key strategies include creating boundaries, prioritising self-care, seeking support, reframing your approach to work, and learning to manage your responses to stress.
Enhancing Mental Health Through Mental Freedom: The Role of an Anxiety Coach28th January 2025
Mental freedom is about not being controlled by your own thoughts and feelings, and instead observing them without judgement. It is about choosing a life directed by your values, rather than being dictated by your anxiety or depression. An anxiety coach helps individuals to develop mental freedom by using a range of tools and strategies, including mindfulness, acceptance, defusion and value clarification. By working with an anxiety coach, individuals can expect to experience a reduction in avoidance and an increase in self-compassion and resilience. They can also begin to move towards a more meaningful life.