A formulation based on Wells' metacognitive model of GAD — mapping the role of positive and negative beliefs about worry in maintaining the worry cycle.
GAD Metacognitive Formulation (Wells)
PreviewTrigger
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Type 1a: Practical Worry
Real current problems you can take action on
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Type 1b: Hypothetical Worry
'What if' worries about future events that can't be solved now
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Positive Meta-Beliefs About Worry
Beliefs that worry is helpful
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Type 2 Worry (Meta-Worry)
Worry about worry itself
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Negative Meta-Beliefs About Worry
Beliefs that worry is uncontrollable or dangerous
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Emotional Response
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Unhelpful Coping Strategies
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What resources, strengths, and supports might help in recovery?
Protective factors
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Strengths & resources
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What stands out to you about this formulation?
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Learn to distinguish between practical worries (that you can act on) and hypothetical worries (that are about "what if") to respond differently to each.
Work through a structured process to decide whether a worry is practical (take action) or hypothetical (practise letting go).
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