How many times have you been sitting down, reading a book or watching TV, and all of a sudden a feeling of dread and constant worry overcomes your senses? One minute you are relaxing, and then the next, you feel that something isn’t right. But what is it? You run through everything that it could […]
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What Is Toxic Stress? And How Can It Be Managed?
There is an old saying that claims nothing is certain except death and taxes. These days, however, another certainty should be added to that saying: stress. There always seems to be something that demands our attention. Stress is constant, and no matter how care-free and relaxed we try to live our lives, stress has a […]
The Benefits of Mindfulness in Therapy
Therapy has become more and more accepted today, which means that many terms used in therapy, as well as many techniques, have been seen on television, in news articles, and even on magazine covers. Many of the terms have become buzzwords that have been thrown around in everyday conversation. And many people don’t give a […]
Back-to-School Anxiety and How to Manage It
The carefree days of summer are coming to an end, and the school year is about to begin. The responsibility of homework–lots and lots of homework–will resume. The busy schedule of organized, after-school activities will return. While your child may groan and protest the annual first day of school, sometimes back-to-school anxiety is more than […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Its Benefits
There are various types of therapy to help us with the mental health issues that affect our everyday lives. Each has its benefits, but not every method helps everyone. Each type of therapy is as unique as the people they strive to help. One type of therapy that has become more common for treating a […]
Managing Self Esteem in a Self-Obsessed Society
We have all heard it before. The youth of today has become too focused on themselves. Social media is a plague that needs to be eradicated. The selfies and the self obsession have become too much. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with showing off your new outfit, a new hairstyle, or a picture of […]