#9 Problem-Solving Skills to Defeat Worry - Overcoming Worry & Anxiety

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When it comes to managing anxiety and worry, one of the most overlooked but powerful skills is effective problem solving. In this video, we review a six-step approach grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy that helps you move from paralyzing overthinking to purposeful problem-solving. If you're someone who struggles with constant worry, especially about real-life, ongoing issues, learning to recognize and apply this framework can make a significant difference. You’ll learn how to define your problem clearly, set specific goals, generate and evaluate possible solutions, implement a practical plan, and assess whether your solution is actually working. Many people who worry a lot don’t lack problem-solving ability, they just don’t use the skills they already have. That’s often due to something called negative problem orientation, a tendency to see problems as threatening, unsolvable, or abnormal. This video not only outlines a problem-solving recipe that works, but also shows you how to shift your mindset so that you're more willing and able to use the tools you already possess. Whether you’re stuck in a recurring pattern or just need a better approach to a challenging situation, these techniques are designed to help you take action, reduce uncertainty, and worry less. To help with problem-solving steps, you can download a worksheet here: https://tinyurl.com/y52zob93 For more information about excessive worry and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, see my long form video: https://tinyurl.com/y4yqthap #GAD #Worry #CBT Videos in the worry management series: Overcoming Worry 1: Defining Worry: 3 features of worry and 2 types of worry - https://tinyurl.com/y2ox4z9n Overcoming Worry 2: Understanding a model of worry and worry awareness training - https://tinyurl.com/y5awco8l Overcoming Worry & Anxiety 3: The Role of Intolerance of Uncertainty in Worry - https://tinyurl.com/y6ohak2y Overcoming Worry & Anxiety 4: Manifestations of Intolerance of Uncertainty - https://youtu.be/kxZhnoO23iM Overcoming Worry & Anxiety 5: Two Ways to Build Tolerance for Uncertainty - https://youtu.be/UL8ayC0Fe9Y Overcoming Worry & Anxiety 6: Five Myths about Worry - https://youtu.be/Ss-lybWi5wE Overcoming Worry & Anxiety 7: Challenging Worry Myths - https://youtu.be/x0c4Am9gj4I Overcoming Worry & Anxiety 8: What do you do when you hate dealing with problems? - https://youtu.be/CwnlOXtnn58 Overcoming Worry & Anxiety 9: Problem-Solving Skills to Defeat Worry - https://youtu.be/hyWDgTiVVfY Overcoming Worry & Anxiety 10: Why we worry about things that haven’t happened - https://youtu.be/n2u3jpGl81Q Overcoming Worry & Anxiety 11: The most surprising tool to help you worry less - https://youtu.be/mkYxVWlwuk0 Overcoming Worry & Anxiety 12 - A Worry Management Recipe - https://youtu.be/nr68o7eBmBQ Overcoming Worry & Anxiety 13 - Dealing with Complex Worries - https://youtu.be/rXeISzGK71Q Overcoming Worry & Anxiety 14 - Maintaining Progress and Preventing Worry Relapse - https://youtu.be/KRk9aRjr0XI For more information about Dr. Rami Nader, visit: https://tinyurl.com/y3eu5dfw For more information about Dr. Michel Dugas' work on Generalized Anxiety Disorder and an excellent workbook, visit: https://tinyurl.com/yxf78mnt DISCLAIMER: The videos provided here on this YouTube Channel are for informational use only. The video content provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. These videos do not establish a psychologist/client relationship. Always seek the advice of your doctor or mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on this channel. Dr. Rami Nader assumes no duty to correct or update the video content nor to resolve or clarify any inconsistent information that may be a part of the video content. Reliance on any content is solely at the viewer’s risk. Dr. Rami Nader hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the said video content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.