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Facing down the demons on the boat
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Dr. Pat featured in BBC Worklife on Catastrophising
I was recently consulted by BBC science writer David Robson for his research and article on catastrophising, “How toxic thinking leads you down dark paths”. In the article, David does an excellent job...
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Dealing with computer issues: A chance for this psychologist to use stress...
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Is it good to be a perfectionist? It depends on how you define it
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Health anxiety: How to use cognitive and behavioural strategies to address it
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Test anxiety: How to manage it and benefit from it
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How to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder following a traumatic event
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Exposure and response prevention: It’s not just used to treat OCD
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Exposure versus avoidance: Striking a balance
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The three laws of emotional mastery
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The United States presidential debate: A lesson in the value of rehearsal
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How to address the fear of making mistakes
In this article, I discuss psychological strategies you can use to address the fear of making mistakes in various endeavours. Estimated reading time: . As someone who is learning to play the piano, I...
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