Today we look at deactivating trigger reactions and the cognitive and behavioral approaches to doing that.

In today's episode I talk about trigger reactions, what they are and how they develop in relationship to anxiety.

Today I go back in my memory to teaching Intro to Psych classes for Lake Land College and the concept of Classical Conditioning, but I tie this concept to the development of anxiety triggers.  Here are a couple of links to YouTube videos: Pavlov and his Dogs and Little Albert.

Today I answer this question, "Do I need a diagnosis to get help?"  Take a listen to find out my answer.

Today I give a very brief overview of the difference key anxiety and trauma disorders.

Last time I talked about when anxiety was good, so today I'll be talking about when anxiety is bad.  Four things I look for when assessing a personal for bad anxiety is if it is lasting too long, interfering with daily life, excessive in nature especially in comparison to others, and if it has turned into obsessions.

Can anxiety every be good, or is it always bad?  Good question.  The answer is that anxiety can be good, but if it meets the criteria of being short, focused, and effective.