What is Overthinking?
Overthinking is common, there are times when we all do it.
But what is it?
The key features of overthinking are:
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The going over or coming back to the same situation, repeatedly, dwelling on things, unable to them shake off.
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Thoughts are often concerned with:
a. Future consequences of a situation -
what could happen.
b. Alternative paths you could / should have taken -
questioning of your choices or actions.
Signs & Symptoms
Even though overthinking is common it can become overwhelming and lead to:
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Difficulty sleeping: Either early waking or difficulty falling asleep.
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Poor concentration: Thoughts can be intrusive, popping up when they are not wanted and difficult to get away from.
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Feeling irritable or on edge.
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Seeking reassurance: Going over the situation with other people to get their opinion.
Coaching Plans
Six 1-1 sessions tailored to your individual needs based on assessment and discussion of goals
Overthinking:
Assessment
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Assessment of your patterns of overthinking and the impact it has for you.
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Setting goals for what you want to achieve through sessions.
5 Sessions
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Helping you to understand what triggers and maintains your overthinking; common themes, learning to spot what actions you take that are less helpful.
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Finding techniques which will help you manage your overthinking.
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Support to test techniques between sessions.
Living with Uncertainty:
Assessment
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Assessment of the situations which cause you to feel uncomfortable or worry, and the impact it has for you.
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Setting goals for what you want to achieve through sessions.
5 Sessions
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Helping you to understand why you may feel uncomfortable in unfamiliar situations and what actions you may be taking that keep you feeling this way.
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Building a plan to help build confidence and tolerance to uncertainty.
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Support to test techniques between sessions.