When it feels like so many people are in need of compassion, how do we decide where to direct it?
- Associate Professor in Psychology, The University of Queensland
Every day, drivers get angry and aggressive, and the evidence is mounting that this can put themselves and others at great risk.
If presented with a client who has death anxiety, we ask them to tell us what exactly they fear about death. Once we have this information, there are several approaches to treating fear of death.
You’re at the park with the kids. Everyone’s having fun, and then a strange dog appears, baring its teeth. Your protective response is the evolutionary function of anger.
Many who suffer from anxiety tend to blame themselves for their “tricky” brains. Compassion-focused exercises can soothe horrible bouts of anxiety, as they did for me on a recent trip home from Bali.
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