Deconstructing Anxiety: A Breakthrough Approach to Relief
Anxiety often feels like an invisible wall — keeping us from the peace, confidence, and clarity we long for. Yet beneath every anxious thought, there’s a deeper story waiting to be heard and healed.
In this free masterclass, you’ll be guided into a new way of understanding anxiety — one that doesn’t just manage symptoms but gently unravels them at their roots. This isn’t about “coping” better; it’s about uncovering the hidden patterns that keep anxiety in place, and discovering how real, lasting change is possible.
Whether you’re a healing professional or on your own personal growth journey, this event offers tools for accessing greater freedom, presence, and peace within yourself and those you support.
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Why Attend “Deconstructing Anxiety”
If you’ve ever felt frustrated watching clients (or yourself) cycle through anxiety despite therapy, techniques, or best efforts, you’re not alone.
Many traditional approaches address the surface layers of fear without reaching the deeper emotional drivers underneath. As a result, progress can be slow — and true healing elusive.
In this training, you’ll discover a compassionate, practical model that reveals the five core fears beneath all forms of anxiety — and the protective patterns that unknowingly reinforce it. Instead of fighting against anxiety, you’ll learn how to listen to its deeper message and open the door to real transformation.
What You’ll Learn During “Deconstructing Anxiety”
You’ll be introduced to the Deconstructing Anxiety model — a groundbreaking approach developed from decades of clinical experience. Rather than managing anxiety, this method helps uncover and resolve the core fears that create it, offering a pathway toward deeper healing.
Dr. Todd Pressman will guide you through identifying the five universal core fears and show how the defenses we build against them — though once protective — often lock us in cycles of anxiety. You’ll also learn a powerful principle called Doing the Opposite of the Chief Defense, a gentle yet profound way to dissolve old patterns and restore natural calm.
Throughout this session, you’ll gain clear, teachable tools you can apply immediately — whether you practice IFS, EMDR, somatic work, CBT, or coaching.
Here’s what you’ll explore:
- Understand the 5 universal core fears that drive anxiety
- Recognize common protective patterns and how they reinforce fear
- Learn the “Fear-Defense” cycle and how it keeps clients stuck
- Discover the principle of Doing the Opposite of the Chief Defense
- Gain a clear, step-by-step framework for interrupting anxiety loops
- Learn how to integrate this method with other therapeutic modalities
- Receive practical insights for creating lasting, deeper healing
- Experience a live demonstration to see the model in action
- Understand how anxiety signals unmet core needs — and how to meet them
- Access a free bonus guide: What to Do in an Anxiety Emergency
Who Should Attend “Deconstructing Anxiety”
If you feel called to support deeper healing — whether in your clients, your community, or yourself — this training was designed with you in mind. The Deconstructing Anxiety model offers practical, compassionate tools for those who are ready to move beyond symptom management and into true transformation.
Wherever you are on your professional or personal journey, you’ll find insights here that can enrich your practice, deepen your understanding, and open new pathways to lasting change.
Coaches, Healers, and Somatic Practitioners
Whether you support emotional breakthroughs, body-based healing, or personal growth, the Core Fear/Chief Defense model will enrich your practice. These tools integrate beautifully with somatic and trauma-informed approaches, empowering your clients to move beyond stuck patterns with greater clarity and resilience.
Therapists and Counselors
If you’re ready to go beyond managing symptoms and want to help clients reach the true roots of their anxiety, this training offers a compassionate and practical model to deepen your work. You’ll learn how to integrate the Deconstructing Anxiety method with your existing modalities, offering clients a pathway to lasting change.
Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals
For those supporting diverse populations, this approach offers a structured yet adaptable framework to identify the deeper fears and defenses that shape anxiety. You’ll gain insights that allow you to craft more effective, attuned interventions for healing.
Clinicians Exploring New or Integrative Approaches
If you feel called to work at the heart of anxiety — not just its surface — this masterclass offers the insight, tools, and inspiration to transform your work. Whether you’re experienced or new to anxiety-focused healing, you’ll find practical wisdom to enhance your path forward.
About Your Hosts
Todd Pressman, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, international speaker, and the creator of the Deconstructing Anxiety model. With over 40 years of experience, his work weaves together depth psychology, spiritual principles, and clinical excellence.
Dr. Pressman’s approach centers on the discovery that all anxiety can be traced to five core fears — and that healing is possible when we dismantle the defensive patterns these fears create. His bestselling book, Deconstructing Anxiety: The Journey from Fear to Fulfillment, has been acclaimed by clinicians worldwide.
Known for his clarity, compassion, and deep insight, Dr. Pressman empowers both clients and practitioners to move beyond symptom management into true emotional freedom.
Diane Poole Heller, PhD, is an internationally recognized expert in adult attachment and trauma resolution. As the developer of the Dynamic Attachment Re-patterning experience (DARe) model, she has dedicated her life to helping people heal from relational trauma and rediscover secure connection.
Her work bridges psychology, somatic healing, and spiritual awareness — offering accessible, experiential tools for transformation. She is the author of The Power of Attachment: How to Create Deep and Lasting Intimate Relationships and has helped thousands of professionals and individuals around the world.
Dr. Heller’s approach is heart-centered, grounded, and deeply restorative — empowering others to move from disconnection to wholeness.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does the event take place?
This free masterclass happens live online on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10am Pacific.
Who is this event for?
Therapists, coaches, healing professionals, and anyone seeking deeper tools for lasting anxiety relief.
What if I can’t attend live?
No worries — if you register, you’ll receive a free replay link the following day.
Is there a cost to attend?
No. Click here to register for free.
Will there be a live demonstration?
Yes! A live demo session is included to show the Deconstructing Anxiety model in action.
Can I use this method with my current modalities?
Absolutely — it complements IFS, EMDR, somatic work, CBT, and other approaches beautifully.
Will I receive additional resources?
Yes, you’ll receive a free bonus guide: What to Do in an Anxiety Emergency.
Is the training suitable for beginners?
Yes, this model is practical and accessible, whether you’re new to anxiety work or seasoned in the field.
What if I don’t work with clients? Can I still attend?
Yes! Individuals on personal healing journeys will also find deep insight and tools for self-growth.
How do I register?
Click here to register for free. You’ll receive all access details by email once you register.
Will Dr. Todd Pressman be teaching the full method, or just an overview?
You’ll learn the core principles and practical steps of the Deconstructing Anxiety method, giving you a strong foundation you can begin applying right away.
How is Deconstructing Anxiety different from traditional anxiety treatments like CBT?
Unlike symptom-focused approaches, this model identifies and works directly with the root causes of anxiety — the five universal core fears — creating opportunities for deeper, lasting healing.
Can the Deconstructing Anxiety model be adapted for group therapy or workshops?
Yes — while designed for individual work, the model’s principles are easily adapted for group settings to foster collective insight and healing.
Is this event appropriate if I experience significant anxiety myself?
Absolutely. The tools shared are valuable for both personal healing and professional application, offered in a compassionate, supportive environment.
Will there be an opportunity to ask questions during the live event?
Yes, there will be a live Q&A session where you can submit your questions to Dr. Pressman and Dr. Heller directly.
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- May 06 2025
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