Overcoming Fear: Face It, Attack It

A program designed to help you confront and overcome your fears by facing them head-on, rather than avoiding them. Based on the principles of confronting fear used in the SEAL Teams.

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Program Modules

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Understanding Fear

Recognize that most fear is a mental construct, not reality. Explore the psychological roots and physical manifestations of fear. Learn about different types of anxieties and phobias. Reflect on personal experiences with fear.

Personalized Fear Hierarchy

Weekly

Create a personalized fear hierarchy by listing your fears in order of intensity, from least to most frightening.

reflection

Case Study: Overcoming Paralyzing Fear

Weekly

Read a short case study about someone who overcame a paralyzing fear. Analyze the strategies they used and how they can be applied to your own situation.

reflection
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Confronting Your Fears

Develop a strategy to face your fears head-on. Learn about exposure therapy and systematic desensitization. Practice relaxation techniques to manage anxiety during confrontation. Build a personalized action plan.

Exposure Therapy: Small Steps

Weekly

Based on your fear hierarchy, choose the least frightening item and develop an exposure plan. Start with small, manageable steps.

reflection

Breathing Exercises for Anxiety

Daily

Practice deep breathing exercises to help manage anxiety symptoms during exposure.

reflection
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Maintaining Courage

Prevent fear from growing by consistently confronting it. Develop strategies for relapse prevention and long-term maintenance of courage. Integrate courage-building practices into your daily life.

Habit Stacking for Courage

Weekly

Identify existing habits and stack new courage-building challenges onto them.

reflection

Support Group Connection

Monthly

Connect with a support group or mentor to share experiences and receive encouragement.

discussion