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Did I remember to unplug the flat iron?
Is my boyfriend cheating on me?
What if this Uber driver suddenly decides to drive off this highway a laThelma & Louise?
And thats where using a therapeutic tool called a worry tree can help.
After all, worried thoughts arent just annoying in the moment, and they dont exist in a vacuum.
doctor of psychology, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified EMDR practitioner, and the author ofGaslighting: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide and Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens
How does a worry tree work?
A worry tree is not just a practical tool but an empowering mindfulness process, as well.
This creates space for neutral or even hopeful, optimistic thoughts to enter and balance out pessimism and worry.
How to use a worry tree to work through anxious thoughts
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These worries are actionable and have a direct impact on your life.
These are the, What if?
A few examples: What if my plane crashes?
or What if my child gets kidnapped on the way home?
or What if I catch a terrible illness?
doctor of psychology, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified EMDR practitioner, and the author ofGaslighting: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide and Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens
Even if its imagined, theres still a residue of worry, says Dr. Lyons.
And then over time, it can become a lake.
Oftentimes, just putting the plan in place can ease some of the anxiety around the worry.
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