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Insights from Psychological Science

How Avoidance Maintains Anxiety

2025-11-17 18:00:00 2025-11-17 19:00:00 America/Chicago Insights from Psychological Science Gather insights and practical takeaways from experts in the field of psychological science on a variety of topics related to your mind, behavior, and health. Fayetteville Public Library - Walker Community Room (3rd Floor)

Monday, November 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-17 18:00:00 2025-11-17 19:00:00 America/Chicago Insights from Psychological Science Gather insights and practical takeaways from experts in the field of psychological science on a variety of topics related to your mind, behavior, and health. Fayetteville Public Library - Walker Community Room (3rd Floor)

Fayetteville Public Library

Walker Community Room (3rd Floor)

Gather insights and practical takeaways from experts in the field of psychological science on a variety of topics related to your mind, behavior, and health.

How Avoidance Maintains Anxiety
This talk will review the purpose of anxiety and how avoidance of things that scare us can maintain anxiety. It will also highlight some skills that might help folks confront the "monster in their minds".

About the presenter

Morgan Middlebrooks, MA, is a doctoral student of clinical psychology where she studies the neural correlates of anxiety and cognitive control. In her clinical work she tends to work with individuals who have been diagnosed with anxiety disorders and/or personality disorder.

This program is free and open to the public. No registration required.

All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan your visit by viewing our building map and details on accessibility services.


AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Author Talks & Lectures |

TAGS: | #psychology | #livestream |

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