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- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
- Motivational Interviewing
- Applied relaxation
- Biofeedback
- Psychodynamic therapies
- Non-directive supportive therapy 
- Spiritual therapy
- Guided self-help therapies

Psychological treatment options for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in Adults

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Applied Relaxation Reference

Applied relaxation is a therapy method used for general anxiety disorder and it consists of teaching the patient to notice the early symptoms of anxiety and to respond to it in a different way than they usually do, mostly in a relaxed way. This prevents the anxiety cycle from strengthening.

Applied relaxation 

Guided Self-Help Therapy Reference

Guided self-help therapy allows patients to use the skills and concepts learned from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to overcome minor psychological dilemmas. 

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