6 Tips for Anxiety and Depression Relief REWIRE
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The content segments discuss the REWIRE approach for managing anxiety and depression, which is an add-on to Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT). The speaker, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, explains that while ICBT apps are useful tools, they may not be sufficient on their own. Apps require individuals to actively engage and be aware of their distress, which may not always happen. The REWIRE approach emphasizes therapist-assisted delivery to help individuals understand their triggers and develop strategies to address them.
The approach begins with mindfulness, encouraging individuals to be aware of early warning signs, triggers, and vulnerabilities. Mindful planning each morning helps prepare mentally and emotionally for the day ahead. The next step is to recognize signs of distress early on and create a list of coping tools. Exploring the causes of distress involves identifying triggers and writing down thoughts related to the event causing distress. Cognitive distortions are highlighted as irrational thoughts that contribute to distress, and individuals are encouraged to challenge and reframe these distortions. The approach also involves reappraising situations using facts and exploring underlying schemas that contribute to distortions.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of managing distress through grounding techniques and identifying specific emotions. They also discuss the use of thought records to identify cognitive distortions and reframe thoughts based on facts and evidence. The example of Sally's distress is used to illustrate how cognitive distortions can lead to faulty conclusions.
Overall, the REWIRE approach complements ICBT apps by addressing the root causes of distress and providing a more comprehensive therapeutic experience. The speaker concludes by providing information on how to support their work through donations, memberships, and purchasing helpful videos or earning CEUs.
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