about how to interpret anxiety-provoking situations. You and your loved one should 
discuss what role he or she would like you to have, and how you can best facilitate the 
process of change.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem:  I have difﬁculty identifying my anxious thoughts.
Solution:   Ask yourself questions such as, “What might           think 
about me?” and “What do I think will happen in this situation?” If, after 
trying to answer these questions, you are still unable to identify your 
anxious beliefs, try to detect your thoughts while you are actually in 
the situation you fear. If you are unable to identify speciﬁc thoughts and 
predictions, don’t worry. You can still beneﬁt from the exposure-based 
strategies discussed in chapters 7 through 9.