gretchen e. ahrens (anxiety treatment. san diego couples family therapy)

Gretchen E. Ahrens (Anxiety Treatment. San Diego Couples Family Therapy)

http://www.smspoll.net/poll.customise.c hart.php?pollid=18987 http://www.smspoll.net/poll.customise.c hart.php?pollid=18987 Anxiety is different from stress 3.1% of American adults live with GAD Thats about 9.9 million Women are twice as likely to have GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). NIMH RSS)

(Anxiety Girl: St. Dymphna call her happy. Call her happy)

Diagnosed with GAD, OCD, and Chronic Depression at 19 Family history and learning to cope Most recent panic attack: November 2014

1. Understand what anxiety is and how it is different than stress 2. Gain tools to manage personal anxiety at work 3. Learn how to reduce anxiety for others in your workplace

(Job Searching for the Anxiety-Stricken. Persephone Magazine)

1. Painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an impending or anticipated ill 2. An abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear... Doubt concerning reality and nature of threat,... Self-doubt about ones capacity to cope with it (anxiety. Merriam-Webster)

Cannot get rid of concerns, even though illogical Cannot relax, easily startled, difficulty concentrating Physical symptoms: fatigue, tension, irritability, nausea, frequent bathroom trips, difficulty sleeping, lightheadedness, etc. *If you are experiencing symptoms of GAD, please seek medical or mental health attention from a professional (Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). NIMH RSS )

(Natural Remedies for Anxiety Deal With Anxiety Without Drugs. Anxiety Relief Zone)

http://www.buzzfeed.com/micaela/what- panic-attacks-feel-like http://www.buzzfeed.com/micaela/what- panic-attacks-feel-like Anxiety attacks are brought on by stressors, panic attacks do not

A state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc. Something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety (stress. Merriam-Webster)

ANXIETYSTRESS State of mind Abnormal and overwhelming Continuous Physical symptoms Unable to fully control Caused by outside factors Normal response Limited, will pass May have physical symptoms, but fewer Sense of control

TRIGGERSLEADS TO Overloaded e-mail Unexpected projects Interruptions Ambiguity Harsh criticism Mistakes Lack of control Lack of productivity Illness Dissatisfaction in job Deteriorating relationships Inability to focus Broken communication

(Tool. Wikipedia)

Time Management Organization Creating Your Space Setting Boundaries Know Your Triggers What to do when anxiety hits

Addresses lack of control Time for e-mail, time for work Scheduling today, tomorrow, and the next day Knowing when to stop 20/2 rule It exists for a reason

Addresses the unexpected and overwhelming It is YOUR desk Make it a comfortable space to work To-do lists For today, for tomorrow, for the next day... Prioritizing Filing Folders, folders, folders

Addresses your inner dialogue Open a window, or at least the blinds Put on some music Lowers blood pressure, assists in focusing Have water handy! Yep, blood pressure again

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Addresses dissatisfaction, ambiguity, and interruptions Your most powerful tool: NO! Set some rules about your space Ex. Use my inbox, knock on my door, schedule time to discuss x... Lunch time is lunch time 7 hours affords you 20 minutes No answering phones, checking e-mail (Illinois-Wage and Hour Laws. Employment Law Handbook)

Example Triggers: Sound Hunger Interruptions Avoiding Triggers: Create a quite space, speak in person Schedule time to eat and stick to it! Ask: Can we discuss this in 20 minutes?

Breathe Rest Move Organize Determine the worst that could happen

(Healthy Minds. Healthy Lives. How to Help Someone Who Refuses Help for Mental Illness...)

Organization, AGAIN! Respect Boundaries Empathy and Communication

Organize your thoughts (and e-mails) Know what you are asking for Organize your files Ease of access Respect others organization Different Styles Different Needs

It is NOT your desk Do not leave papers, go through drawers, etc. Knock, even if the door is open Be courteous Ask: Do you have x minutes to talk about y? Respect their answer! Again, lunch time is lunch time Phone etiquette

There is nothing insignificant in the world. It all depends on the point of view. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Say what you mean, mean what you say Make criticism constructive View every conversation as an opportunity to learn Assumption reversed Natural tendency: assume you are correct Most helpful approach: assume you misunderstood

Understand what anxiety is and how it is different from stress Anxiety is internal, overwhelming, and illogical Stress is a natural response and limited Gain tools to manage your anxiety at work Time management, organization, personal space, and boundaries Learn how to reduce anxiety for others in your workplace Organization, respect boundaries, empathize and communicate

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). (n.d.). NIMH RSS. Retrieved September 7, 2014, from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/generalized-anxiety- disorder-gad/index.shtml http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/generalized-anxiety- disorder-gad/index.shtml Illinois - Wage and Hour Laws. (n.d.). Employment Law Handbook. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://www.employmentlawhandbook.com/wage-and-hour- laws/state-wage-and-hour-laws/illinois/ http://www.employmentlawhandbook.com/wage-and-hour- laws/state-wage-and-hour-laws/illinois/ anxiety. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxietyhttp://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety stress. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://www.merriam- webster.com/dictionary/stress?show=0&t=1410280868http://www.merriam- webster.com/dictionary/stress?show=0&t=1410280868

A Trick For Reducing Anxiety About Major Life Changes. (n.d.). a brave life. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://abravelife.com/worlds-best-trick-for-reducing-anxiety-about-major-life-changes/http://abravelife.com/worlds-best-trick-for-reducing-anxiety-about-major-life-changes/ Anxiety Girl: St. Dymphna - call her happy. (n.d.). call her happy. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://callherhappy.com/st-dymphna/ http://callherhappy.com/st-dymphna/ Anxiety Treatment. (n.d.). San Diego Couples Family Therapy. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://sandiegofamilytherapy.net/services/anxiety/ http://sandiegofamilytherapy.net/services/anxiety/ Healthy Minds. Healthy Lives.. (n.d.). : How to Help Someone Who Refuses Help for a Mental Illness: Tips for Family Members and Friends. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://apahealthyminds.blogspot.com/2010/07/i-dont-know-how-to-help-them-tips-for.html http://apahealthyminds.blogspot.com/2010/07/i-dont-know-how-to-help-them-tips-for.html Job Searching for the Anxiety-Stricken. (n.d.). Persephone Magazine. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://persephonemagazine.com/2014/02/job-searching-for-the-anxiety-stricken/http://persephonemagazine.com/2014/02/job-searching-for-the-anxiety-stricken/ Natural Remedies for Anxiety - Deal With Anxiety Without Drugs. (n.d.). Anxiety Relief Zone. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://anxietyreliefzone.com/http://anxietyreliefzone.com/ Not My Circus Not My Monkeys Free Printables - Tried & True. (n.d.). Tried True. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://www.triedandtrueblog.com/not-my-circus-not-my-monkeys-free-printables/http://www.triedandtrueblog.com/not-my-circus-not-my-monkeys-free-printables/ Tool. (2014, August 31). Wikipedia. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tool http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tool

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