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PSYCHOLOGY OF FEAR IN A PANDEMIC with Sacha Khan MSc

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English - May 05, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB
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How is Global Psychology being affected by the COVID pandemic and how can we re-frame the situation to emerge with positivity? I speak with Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Sacha Khan about the possible psychological effects of fear and isolation and we discuss ways to change perspective for a happier future.

Show notes

Difference between anxiety and fearPlacebo and nocebo effects and the portrait of pandemic presented by mediaEmpowering by means of fear vs. facts and Swedish approach to handling pandemicKinds of responses to fearful triggerCBT psychotherapy in a nutshell, the ABC modelWays of reframing the negatives of the pandemicIsolation and lonelinessBreathing techniques to work with anxietyReal change of behaviour happens when we're feeling good about itBenefits of meditation and practical advice on how to get startedLifestyle advice on how not to lose grip of realityThe psychology of the police nanny state

Sacha Khan: http://sachakhan.co.uk/