In this 26th episode, Dr. Knabb discusses one of the defining experiences of the present age: anxiety. First, he explores a secular psychological perspective on anxiety and anxiety disorders, including popular interventions in secular clinical psychology for better managing and relating differently to anxiety-related disorders and symptoms. Then, Dr. Knabb discusses a biblical view of worry and anxiety, before offering a short contemplative practice to surrender to God's providence as a response to Christian worry and anxiety in the 21st century.
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Colombiere, C. (1980). Trustful surrender to divine providence: The secret of peace and happiness. Tan Books.
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Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.
Knabb, J. (2022). Faith-based ACT for Christian clients: An integrative treatment approach (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Knabb, J., & Frederick, T. (2017). Contemplative prayer for Christians with chronic worry: An eight-week program. Routledge.
Knabb, J., Frederick, T., & Cumming, G. (2017). Surrendering to God’s providence: A three-part study on providence-focused therapy for recurrent worry (PFT-RW). Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 9, 180-196.
Terlizzi, E., & Villarroel, M. (2020). Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder among adults: United States, 2019. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db378-H.pdf