I found this article after learning about Albert Ellis's Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). I am a major advocate of the 'one-size-does-not-fit-all' movement in the Education system and am therefore drawn to therapies that combine multiple ideologies to best fit their client’s needs. REBT is based out of the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. It connects our actions or behaviours with our thought processes such as values and meanings. This therapy made me question how I could apply this therapy to someone with anxiety. I felt that this therapy would be particularly effective with anxiety issues because with anxiety, our cognitive processes may result in negative behaviours such as panic attacks. I found this article on the Psychology Today website. This site covers a wide span of topics which are supported by multiple articles. It is my go-to when looking for articles on specific issues.  

The article "Steps to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety" begins by discussing that the root of the issue lies in Jake's personal beliefs and insights on what might happen if he fails in his presentation. Because of this belief, Jake feels anxiety. This is a concrete example of Ellis's belief that how we feel is a result of how we interpret things around us. Jake feels that he will be judged if he fails. It is suggested that Jake go through some "shame-attacking exercises" so that he will realize that failing is not the end of the world. Jake then puts himself through situations where he gets both positive and negative reactions. By the end, the negative reactions have little to no effect on him because he realizes he can move on from it. 

Based on this article, it seems that if someone is dealing with anxiety, it is important to show them that there is another side to what they are afraid of. I believe that when you are feeling anxiety about something like public speaking, the thought of making that presentation and failing will occupy the majority of your thoughts. When this happens, you cognitively put up a wall in front of you that you cannot see behind. The realization that needs to occur is that if you mess up on a presentation, assignment or experience rejection with a classmate, the world does not end. This realization will help you see beyond the wall in front of you and will allow you to take control of your reactions again.