Tag Archives: anxiety
Psychological Preparation for Childbirth
This article tentatively explores some potential applications of cognitive therapy to the problems of pain and anxiety, etc., in relation to childbirth. Continue reading
Research Review of Hypnosis for Childbirth: Some Comments
This article summarises and comments upon the finding of a recent systematic review of the research on hypnosis for managing pain during labour. Continue reading
CBT for Intolerance of Uncertainty and Chronic Worry
Recent advances in the cognitive therapy of generalised anxiety disorder have focused on the role “intolerance of uncertainty” plays in triggering and maintaining chronic worry, this article provides a brief outline of the approach. Continue reading
Being AWARE in Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety
This short article describes the AWARE acronym used by Aaron Beck in his cognitive therapy for anxiety and phobias, in the form of self-help advice to clients at the outset of therapy. Continue reading


