Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The key to successful treatment of panic disorder is to help people recognize, and disarm, their persistent efforts to oppose and control it, and the use of humor and paradox can greatly facilitate that work. Learn strategies to help patients view panic and anxiety differently.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
7:34 Humor for Anxiety and Panic
20:24 Use Case
31:47 Belly Breathing
38:46 Rule of Opposites
53:08 Cognitive Defusion
1:07:54 Strategies for Implementation
1:27:58 Conclusion