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Inner clarity, resilience, meaning
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Module 2
The Architecture of Anxiety
1
Anxiety: Sensation, Signal, Not Story
Analyze anxiety as a bodily sensation and a signal, distinct from its narrative content.
2
Fear vs. Existential Anxiety
Distinguish between fear (a response to a concrete threat) and existential anxiety (unease from facing freedom, mortality, and meaninglessness).
3
Understanding Defense Mechanisms: Rumination, Avoidance, and Projection
Define rumination, avoidance, and projection as common psychological defense mechanisms.
Understanding Your Anxiety Triggers
Identify your personal anxiety triggers and the psychological mechanisms they activate.
Mindful Anxiety Observation
Practice sitting with the physical sensation of anxiety for a short period without attempting to resolve or escape it.
Unmasking Your Core Fears
Write a reflection exploring: What am I really afraid of beneath my daily worries?
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