Anxiety Algorithm: Turning Your Pattern of Worry and Stress into a Pattern of Peace and Joy

Imagine a Life Where Anxiety and Stress No Longer Control You

Experiencing a recurring pattern of anxious thoughts or becoming gripped by worry over a sudden difficult situation can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to stay under the control of your anxiety. You can create a specific plan to relieve your anxiety and stress—one that is just right for you. It’s what father-and-son authors Ronnie Kent (a medical doctor and behavioral specialist) and James Kent (a therapist) call The Anxiety Algorithm. It is based on Philippians 4:8 in the Bible and is supported by other passages of Scripture and trusted counseling techniques.

An algorithm is “a step by step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing some end.” Once you understand the foundational principles of The Anxiety Algorithm, you can tailor it to fit your special needs and your particular worry triggers. This book will help you to:

• Use simple exercises to immediately begin to alleviate anxiety
• Discover the “Two Steps Back” method to reorient your focus
• Reshape the way you see and interact with the world
• Make constructive thoughts your go-to way of thinking
• Invite the God of peace into your life

The Anxiety Algorithm provides a clear, effective plan you can turn to whenever you need a mindset of peace or as you seek to address long-standing anxiety and worry. Even in the midst of life’s hurts, setbacks, and challenges, you can experience true fulfillment and joy.
 

James Kent, PsyD, has over ten years of clinical experience. He is Executive Vice President of Faith and Wellness with the Moore-West Center for Applied Theology. James has worked in healthcare as a psychotherapist and with patients to treat a variety of mental illnesses. He has experience in treating individuals, couples, and families, and as a consultant. He has a special interest in working with faith-based organizations and communities to further equip the church to help individuals and families with mental health challenges and well being. James and his wife, Jessica, have four children and live in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Ronnie Kent, M.D., recently retired after a forty-one-year practice as a board-certified pediatrician and behavioral health specialist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He spent twenty-five years focused on treating children and adolescents with problems at school and related disorders, primarily ADHD, learning disabilities, behavioral issues, anxiety, and depression. He currently leads the ministry Faith & Wellness. Ronnie is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and the UM School of Medicine, has been teaching Bible classes in churches for decades, and is the father of three and grandfather of ten. He and his wife, Anne, have been married for forty-five years.