dr-claire-weekes
Dr. Hazel Claire Weekes was an Australian general practitioner, health writer, and former research scientist.
She is considered a pioneer in modern anxiety treatment through Cognitive Therapy.
Her books on anxiety disorders continue to be influential, with many contemporary self-help books citing her work.
Weekes' approach emphasized understanding and managing nervous fatigue, breaking cycles of suffering, and developing confidence.
Her methods, which include facing, accepting, and floating through anxiety, are seen as precursors to mindfulness techniques.
Weekes' work has had a lasting impact on the field of anxiety treatment, bridging earlier approaches with current cognitive-behavioral therapies.