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Exercise 3.a - Analyze The Probability of A Feared Event

This exercise helps analyze fears in a rational way by considering: 1) The nature and cause of the fear 2) The probability of the feared outcome occurring 3) Ways to control the feared situation Analyzing fears from multiple perspectives helps reduce their intensity and increase ability to cope. The participant is guided to analyze two of their greatest fears and discuss them with a counselor to reinforce coping skills.

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Exercise 3.a - Analyze The Probability of A Feared Event

This exercise helps analyze fears in a rational way by considering: 1) The nature and cause of the fear 2) The probability of the feared outcome occurring 3) Ways to control the feared situation Analyzing fears from multiple perspectives helps reduce their intensity and increase ability to cope. The participant is guided to analyze two of their greatest fears and discuss them with a counselor to reinforce coping skills.

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EXERCISE 3.

ANALYZE THE PROBABILITY OF A


FEARED EVENT
Many of our fears grow in their intensity without us ever stopping to
analyze their exact nature, their causes, their probabilities of occurrence, the
amount of control we might have over the situation, and the very real outcomes
that are possible if our fears were realized. This exercise will help you
thoroughly review your fears. As you rationally analyze the nature and cause of
your fear and its real outcome, the fear will dissipate and your ability to cope
will increase. Take this step-by-step approach in looking at two of your greatest
fears and then bring this analysis to your counselor for a thorough processing
and reinforcement of coping skills.
1. My First Fear is
A. What is the fear or anxiety about?

B. What is the possibility on a scale of 1 (very unlikely) to 10


(inevitable) that the feared outcome will actually happen?
Circle one number.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

C. What self-talk messages do you give yourself that make the


fear grow?

D. What are the very real consequences if the feared outcome did
occur?

E. What can you do to control the outcome of the situation that


you fear?
F. What is the worst possible real outcome if your fear was
realized?

G. How would your life be affected if your feared outcome


actually happened? How would you cope or continue to
function?

2. My Second Fear is
A. What is the fear or anxiety about?

B. What is the possibility on a scale of 1 (very unlikely) to 10


(inevitable) that the feared outcome will actually happen?
Circle one number.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

C. What self-talk messages do you give yourself that make the


fear grow?

D. What are the very real consequences if the feared outcome did
occur?

E. What can you do to control the outcome of the situation that


you fear?

F. What is the worst possible real outcome if your fear was


realized?

G. How would your life be affected if your feared outcome


actually happened? How would you cope or continue to
function?

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