Mastering Fear & Anxiety with Damian Fearns

About this class

It can be very difficult to maintain a sense of calm and grow in a world where our personal circumstances, social and family circle, world events and the news try to convince us that we should be living in fear and anxiety.

This two-hour masterclass offers you a brief, but deep dive into the causes of fear and anxiety and how you can play an active role in controlling your own responses and helping those around you to control theirs.

After the Mastering Fear and Anxiety masterclass, you’ll have the knowledge and ability to manage your emotions and maintain a sense of emotional well-being, even in the face of adversity.

Why should I attend?

Fear and anxiety can prevent us from living our lives fully, sometimes even paralysing our decision-making and limiting our ability to take up opportunities that could be a great source of pleasure, success and connection.

Mastering Fear and Anxiety will teach you practical ways to move beyond your internalised fears and anxiety with a solid understanding of your body and brain.

You’ll also gain an understanding of the concepts of placebo and nocebo which can revolutionise your orientation to the world and supercharge your ability to move beyond fear and anxiety, think more clearly and empower you to take an active role in creating a more peaceful world.

What will I learn?

This virtual masterclass is packed full of useful information and easy-to-learn techniques. You’ll learn:

• The causes of anxiety and how anxiety and stress are related
• What’s happening in your body and brain when you feel fear and anxiety, and why
• How to control anxiety with a combination of physiological, psychological and social tools and practices
• How to remain clear in a crisis, lower your baseline anxiety level and achieve deep relaxation
• The meaning of Placebo and Nocebo thinking, and their associated bio-psycho-social effects
• How to use the power of your imagination to manage your thoughts and feelings and to create appropriate responses to stressful situations

The session incorporates teaching, discussion and self-assessment, and some guided relaxation and visualisation. Questions are encouraged, and you’ll be offered references and further reading to extend your learning.