Episode 84 – Dealing with a Driving Phobia Chris and Rowan discuss dealing with a driving phobia, a common phobia related to anxiety and panic. We speak about the principles… Read more »
Dealing with a Driving Phobia
Tag: Phobias
Addressing Guilt and Shame with Self-Compassion
Many therapy clients experience difficulty managing guilt and/or shame. These painful emotions both involve a self-conscious or self-critical focus. They can worsen other forms of distress, including anxiety and depression…. Read more »
Weaning Off Worry
Episode 17 – Weaning Off Worry On this week’s episode, Chris and Rowan discuss the topic of worry. We explore the differences between productive and unproductive worry, find ways of… Read more »
How to Tame a Phobia
Phobias Phobias are intense, persistent and exaggerated fears of particular objects or situations. Phobia sufferers typically feel panic or a sense of dread when they’re in the feared situation, or… Read more »
Facing Phobias
Episode 16 – Facing Phobias This week, Chris and Rowan discuss how phobias develop and how they are treated. People can have phobias for a whole range of reasons, but… Read more »
Easing OCD
Episode 12 – Easing OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) On this week’s episode, Rowan and Chris discuss the nature of obsessive-compulsive tendencies and obsessive-compulsive disorder. All of us are unique and have… Read more »
Addressing Avoidance
Episode 10 – Addressing Avoidance This week, Chris and Rowan look at the topic of avoidance and avoidant personality disorders. Avoidance is a problem that arises when one’s fears or… Read more »
Episode 6 – Expunging Anxiety
Expunging Anxiety On this week’s episode, Chris and Rowan look at ways of managing anxiety in our current situation and how we can help those around us if they’re suffering…. Read more »
How to Face a Driving Phobia with Exposure Therapy
With the help of clinical psychologist Chris Mackey, television presenter, Angie Hilton faces her phobia of driving on the Great Ocean Road. (Series 2, episode 4 of Destination Happiness) See https://www.chrismackey.com.au/resources/ for… Read more »