It might be worth discussing with her what solutions there could be for her to overcome or at least lessen these anxieties. The remainder of the book describes 10 habits which help us to manage our chimp and how to build the habits into our life. I would say that, personally, dual process theory is the most useful thing that I have learnt under the umbrella of rationality.

The book could have been written with my son in mind so if it was going to work for anyone it was going to work for him. So it's important for you to appreciate this and to work with the situation and not to become frustrated yourself.Recently she had to go to after school club at the last minute because I was running late getting home from work and she will cry and get really upset because she didn't expect to have to go.

The examples given in the book are of circumstances where the chimp is having a negative effect on our lives (not sharing, telling lies to parents, being unkind to friends). Being kind includes: encouraging words, listening, thoughtfulness, putting someone first, thank yous, a gift, nice surprises.

Personally I feel Anxiety UK offers a fantastic service which fills that much needed gap between being referred to NHS and your actual appointment time which nowadays due to Covid can be up to a year in waiting time.

He holds degrees, higher degrees and postgraduate qualifications in medicine, mathematics, education, medical education, sports medicine and psychiatry.If the chimp model doesn’t resonate with you, find another approach, says Steve, but whatever you do, don’t do nothing. In fact, The Silent Guides began as a guide for parents to the children’s book, before it morphed into a standalone book. His accompanying adult book - The Silent Guides - is for grown ups to read to understand their own minds and to support their children reading My Hidden Chimp. A simple apology can diffuse many complicated and stressful situations and make everyone feel better.