Anticipatory Anxiety: Wait to Worry and Other Suggestions for Coping
It is more than just a course – it's your ultimate guide to mastering anticipatory anxiety in the veterinary field. Developed by a mental health expert and discussed with experienced veterinary professionals, this course offers a unique blend of understanding and principles to help you navigate it. This empowers you to manage anticipatory anxiety effectively and enhance your overall well-being. Discover strategies and techniques to stop worrying about things that haven't happened and reclaim your confidence in veterinary medicine.
Sound Familiar?
You're not alone. 45% of veterinarians battle high anxiety - much of it anticipatory: worry about mistakes you haven't made, complaints you haven't received, and disasters that haven't happened.
The good news? You can train your brain to stop catastrophizing.What You'll Learn
- The "Wait to Worry" technique so that you can stop catastrophizing and make clear decisions under pressure
- How to identify your specific anxiety triggers which means you'll stop avoiding difficult cases and start showing up confidently
- The AAA Mantra so that you can reset your nervous system in seconds, even during your busiest shifts
- CBT journaling methods which means you'll break the worry cycle and finally stop taking work stress home with you
- Practical strategies you can use immediately so that you'll feel more in control during tomorrow's first appointment
Why This Works
Anticipatory anxiety is a learned pattern - and patterns can be unlearned. This course combines evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles with practical strategies designed for the high-stress environment of veterinary medicine.
The result? You'll learn to catch anxious thoughts before they spiral, challenge catastrophic thinking in real-time, and approach each day with confidence instead of dread.
Ready to Take Control?
What's Included:
✓ 1-hour training presentation by Dr. Barry Feldman, PhD
✓ BONUS 1-hour discussion with Dr. Hawley, Renee, and Dr. Feldman
✓ Downloadable CBT journaling templates
✓ AAA Mantra card (printable)
✓ Dr. Feldman's published DVM 360 article
✓ Lifetime access