Workout Your Anxiety Class: Understanding and Overcoming Catastrophising

In this 85-minute session, hosted by Claire Anstey, we will dive deep into understanding catastrophising—a common thought pattern where we fixate on the worst possible outcomes and treat them as inevitable. Anxiety often magnifies this habit, making even small concerns feel overwhelming. Today, you’ll learn how to challenge and reframe these anxious thoughts using a powerful CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) technique.

Instructor: Claire Anstey

Duration: 85 minutes

Replay of a live Class Recorded: 7th October 2024

What Will You Learn in This Class?

In this class, we will:

• Recognise and understand catastrophising: We’ll break down how this thought pattern works and why it fuels anxiety.

• Explore a simple, CBT-based journaling exercise: You’ll learn how to reframe your catastrophic thoughts by exploring three key outcomes—the worst case, the best case, and the most realistic scenario.

• Embody your new belief about the situation you are catastrophising about : At the end of the session, we will solidify our new balanced beliefs through a guided visualisation and a calming EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping sequence.

What Do You Need?

All you’ll need for this class is a pen and paper for our journaling-style exercise. We’ll use this to work through your anxious thoughts, step by step, helping you to create more balanced, manageable outcomes.

Benefits of This Class:

• Gain control over your anxious thoughts: Learn how to stop catastrophising in its tracks by grounding yourself in reality.

• Develop a self-soothing strategy: Our journaling and tapping exercises will give you practical tools to calm your mind and body.

• Build emotional resilience: By reframing your thoughts and embodying new beliefs, you’ll strengthen your ability to handle life’s challenges with more confidence and ease.