Khawla Al-Anzi Leads Attendees from the Spiral of Overthinking to Inner Calm in “The Anxious Mind” Workshop in Riyadh
Yesterday, Wednesday, February 11, psychological specialist and behavioral therapist **Khawla Al-Anzi** delivered a specialized training workshop titled *“The Anxious Mind: From the Spiral of Overthinking to Inner Calm”* at **Motma’enna Center** in Riyadh. The event attracted a notable audience of mental health professionals and individuals interested in psychological well-being, both in person and via online platforms.
The workshop witnessed strong engagement from attendees, reflecting the high level of trust and credibility Khawla Al-Anzi enjoys among her audience. Participants are keen to attend her programs whenever they are offered, regardless of the intervals between them, due to her distinctive approach that combines deep scientific insight, clear and accessible language, and a human-centered style that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application.
During the session, Al-Anzi presented a scientific framework for understanding anxiety as a natural human emotion experienced at various stages of life. She emphasized that anxiety becomes problematic when it turns chronic, excessive, or begins to negatively affect daily functioning and quality of life. She also shed light on the “anxious personality,” explaining that anxiety is often associated with positive traits such as high sensitivity, deep thinking, a strong sense of responsibility, and a drive for perfection—challenging the common stigma that frames anxiety as a personal weakness or character flaw.
Al-Anzi further provided a structured and in-depth explanation of the anxiety cycle, starting with negative thoughts, moving through emotional responses, and culminating in safety-seeking and avoidance behaviors. She illustrated how this cycle sustains itself in the absence of awareness. The workshop introduced practical tools to help participants manage anxious thoughts and regulate emotions, including mindful observation exercises, emotional labeling techniques, and a simplified explanation of gradual exposure therapy as an effective method to reduce anxiety sensitivity and reframe “mistakes” as learning opportunities rather than threats.
The workshop was marked by interactive discussions and applied questions that reflected the audience’s strong connection to the content. By drawing on real-life examples, Al-Anzi infused the session with a practical and deeply human dimension, transforming the workshop into an integrated educational and therapeutic experience. This further reinforced her position as a leading figure in cognitive-behavioral therapy and as an educator whose work continues to earn the trust and loyalty of a growing audience.
