Metacognitive Theory and Therapy for Worry and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Review and Status

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. jep.007910 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Wells
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Generalized Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Negative Thinking ◽  
Negative Beliefs ◽  
Negative Appraisal ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Applied Relaxation

The metacognitive model of pathological worry and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) makes a crucial distinction between two types of worry and explains the persistence and uncontrollability of negative thinking as an effect of specific metacognitions. The negative appraisal of worry (meta-worry) and negative beliefs about worry are central to the development of GAD. Furthermore, GAD is associated with paradoxes in mental control such as the use of extended thinking to reduce thinking. Evidence is reviewed that supports major tenets of the model. A specific treatment, metacognitive therapy is described that focuses on modifying metacognitive beliefs and reducing the use of worry to cope with thoughts. The empirical status of the model is reviewed and evidence from recent trials of this treatment is summarized. The treatment appears to be effective and initial trials suggest it is associated with greater levels of recovery than approaches comprised of applied relaxation or cognitive-behavioural treatment focused on intolerance of uncertainty.

Cognitive therapy versus exposure and applied relaxation in social phobia: A randomized controlled trial.

2006 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 568-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. Clark ◽  
Anke Ehlers ◽  
Ann Hackmann ◽  
Freda McManus ◽  
Melanie Fennell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Social Phobia ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Applied Relaxation

A Case Study of the Behavioural Treatment of Chronic Stomach Pain in a Child

1986 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven J. Linton
Keyword(s):  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Adolescent Girl ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Stomach Pain ◽  
Applied Relaxation ◽  
And Coping

Behavioural treatment of an adolescent girl with chronic stomach pain is described. The client was treated with a broad spectrum behavioural package including applied relaxation and coping skills. Results indicated considerable improvements in ratings of down-time, nausea, health, and mood. Moreover, she was nearly pain-free, and her activity and depression levels were substantially improved. The effects of treatment generalized to the natural environment and were sustained at a 9 month follow-up.

Applied relaxation

2005 ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Rosemary A. Payne
Keyword(s):  
Applied Relaxation

Applied Relaxation

2002 ◽  
pp. 95-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars-Göran Öst
Keyword(s):  
Applied Relaxation

scholarly journals Effects of acupuncture, applied relaxation, estrogens and placebo on hot flushes in postmenopausal women: an analysis of two prospective, parallel, randomized studies

Climacteric ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Zaborowska ◽  
J. Brynhildsen ◽  
S. Damberg ◽  
M. Fredriksson ◽  
L. Lindh-Åstrand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Hot Flushes ◽  
Randomized Studies ◽  
Applied Relaxation

Shear Properties of Wool Plain-Knitted Fabrics

1976 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 265-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. Hamilton ◽  
R. Postle
Keyword(s):  
Shear Force ◽  
Hysteresis Loops ◽  
Shear Behaviour ◽  
Knitted Fabric ◽  
Shear Rigidity ◽  
Knitted Fabrics ◽  
Fabric Structure ◽  
Applied Tension ◽  
Constant Tension ◽  
Applied Relaxation

An instrument is described for the measurement of shear in knitted fabrics under conditions of constant tension and “equal length of side.” Shear hysteresis loops were obtained for a series of wool plain-knitted fabrics of different tightness factors. Typical curves and fabric parameters (shear rigidity and coercive shear force) are presented for the fabrics tested in two states of relaxation using several values of applied tension. The results have been analyzed statistically and a simple friction-elastic rheological model of the shear behaviour is examined. This model is interpreted in terms of the knitted fabric structure and the changes that occur when a shear deformation is applied. Relaxation was found to reduce the values of both the shear rigidity and the coercive shear force. The effect of tension was investigated, and suitable levels of tension are recommended for testing knitted fabrics in shear.

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