人の目が気にならなくなる、安全に人生を生きる方法 心理学:カウンセリング講座 1.2

Overcoming Anxiety & Taking Action: A Deep Dive into Personal Growth

Are you struggling with constant worry, fixating on problems, or feeling overwhelmed by the world's issues? Do you find yourself overly concerned with what others think, or perhaps drawn to conspiracy theories without feeling empowered to act? This insightful discussion with psychological counselor Tomoya Katada and Kenji Ogus (representative of The Change) explores the root causes of inaction and how to cultivate a more positive and proactive life.

This engaging conversation delves into fundamental questions: Why do we hesitate to take positive action? What truly motivates us to act? And most importantly, How can we break free from patterns of avoidance and start solving problems?

Drawing on principles from psychology, evolutionary biology, philosophy, and neuroscience, Katada and Ogus provide practical strategies for personal growth and well-being. Learn how to manage anxiety, overcome negative thought patterns, and develop the resilience needed to navigate life's challenges. The insights shared are applicable to both individual self-improvement and professional counseling.

This course builds upon "The Change Theory," specifically "The Indisputable Theory" (Change Theory #1). For a deeper understanding, consider enrolling in that foundational course. As a tribute to that work, we also offer a focused module: "Overcoming the Gap Between Knowing and Doing: Psychology: Why Do We Procrastinate on Positive Action?" (Module 1.1).

About the Speakers:

Kenji Ogus

• Representative, The Change: A multifaceted individual with a background in filmmaking, social entrepreneurship (founder of the NGO Jiko-Sapo Japan), and competitive martial arts (former world #2 in Shooto, Asian Championship winner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu).
• Author: Author of 26 books.
• Mental Health Advocate: A practitioner dedicated to building mental health infrastructure in Japan, co-founding The Change with Tomoya Katada.

Tomoya Katada

• Psychological Counselor & Career Consultant: Experienced in business development and management after working in manufacturing and venture capital.
• Personal Transformation: A survivor of glaucoma, Katada personally navigated profound feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. He used this experience to study psychological recovery and growth.
• Dedicated to Mental Wellness: Inspired by the loss of his sister to suicide, he transitioned to a career in psychology.
• The Change Program Developer: Collaborates with Kenji Ogus to develop "The Change Program," having provided counseling to over 5,000 individuals through municipal mental health consultations and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's stress check system.
• Extensive Corporate Training Experience: Lectured for companies including KDDI Group, LEC Tokyo Legal Mind, Human Holdings, and SMBC Consulting.
• Certifications: Holds numerous certifications including Certified Analyical Psychologist, Certified Industrial Counselor, CDA Career Counselor, NLP Master Practitioner, and LAB Practitioner.